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The 6 Most Important Social Media Trends of 2017

Contently

eMarketer’s latest report on social media, the US Social StatPack , brings some much needed clarity to the space. By 2020, eMarketer predicts that 59 percent of U.S. By 2021, eMarketer predicts that mobile will rise from 24 percent of total media ad spending to 37 percent. users will access the app only through mobile.

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The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing Social Marketers in 2017

Convince & Convert

Our just-released 2017 State of Social Marketing Report shares survey results from 2,738 social media marketing professionals from 111 countries. percent of marketers in 2017, compared to 61.1 By the end of 2017, social network ad spending could reach $35.98 ROI, Once Again. percent in 2016. Tying Social to Business Goals.

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The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing Social Marketers in 2017

Convince & Convert

Our just-released 2017 State of Social Marketing Report shares survey results from 2,738 social media marketing professionals from 111 countries. percent of marketers in 2017, compared to 61.1 By the end of 2017, social network ad spending could reach $35.98 ROI, Once Again. percent in 2016. Tying Social to Business Goals.

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Forecast Shows Mobile Ad Spend in China Growing Significantly

KoMarketing Associates

New forecast numbers from eMarketer show mobile ad spend in China will increase significantly over the next five years. In discussing overall digital ads, eMarketer reports just over $50 billion was spent, which represents a 27 percent increase over the previous year. percent of total digital ad spend in 2017, but will grow by 35.8

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How B2B Brands Can Drive More Leads This Year

Webbiquity

In fact, according to the 2017 State of Inbound report , lead generation is the biggest challenge for 63% of marketers. Image Source: The 2017 State of Inbound Report. According to the Email Marketing & Marketing Automation Excellence 2017 report, about 54% of marketers consider email an effective channel.

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Why Facebook Should Be Worried About Other Social Networks

Contently

According to data from a February 2017 Sprout Social report , Facebook has had no trouble maintaining its grasp on older generations, as an overwhelming majority of Gen X and baby boomers favor the platform. Thirteen years after its humble dorm-room beginnings, it has managed to stay relevant and powerful.

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How AARP Media Sales Mastered a Trillion-Dollar Market with Native Content

Contently

In 2017, native content has accounted for more than half of all digital display advertising spend, according to eMarketer. Over the last few years, native advertising has become a crucial part of brands’ business models. Next year, that share will grow even bigger.