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Is paid social advertising still worth it in 2023?

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Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. After a few months, my cost per lead (CPL) was $3k, and I was in a frenzy. I hired an agency. Either way, I was ready to launch paid social into the sun—until I met my now-teammate Joe Hill.

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More Than a Button: The Best CTAs for Paid Social Advertising (Based on $130M in Ad Spend)

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We’re talking about calls to action (CTAs) and how they make or break paid social campaigns. In the context of paid social advertising , a call to action encourages someone in your target audience to do something next, such as download an ebook, request a demo , or learn more about your product. CPO N/A $21,378.29

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3 Ways to Maximize Your Demand Gen Budget Fast

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A study found that companies that focused on aggressive recession marketing grew during the 1980s recession by 256%, unlike those who slashed or eliminated their budget. CMOs for companies with more than 500 people? Fresh-faced Directors just starting at a new company? What the heck is a “good” CPL? It’s subjective.

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Using Data to Build a Demand Generation Engine

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Google PPC ads still drive a solid cost per lead (CPL)? Shiv Narayanan, Founder and CEO of How to SaaS, dove into this topic during DEMAND 2022. Using these tactics without regard for company dynamics and marketing maturity is reckless. Most B2B companies do. Some marketers see ROI on TikTok ? Sign me up.

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The Best Offer Types for Facebook and LinkedIn Campaigns

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What did $42M in spend on Facebook and LinkedIn tell us about successful paid social ads? A lot—but mainly, it showed us the four elements of paid social ads —the ad format, channel, audience and offer type—must work in harmony to drive leads, pipeline and ROI. LinkedIn’s edge in CPC and CPL supports that as well.

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How To Make Big Demand Gen Bets That Beat the House (and Deliver ROI)

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As efficiency takes center stage, companies are shifting from a grow-at-all-costs mindset to one that involves growth with…very few resources. Where the axe comes down will vary based on factors like company maturity, but more than likely, “hot channels” feel it. We’re in the era of efficiency. The pivot itself wasn’t surprising.

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9 Best Practices to Get the Most Out of Your Image Ads

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Google anything related to digital advertising in 2022 (and beyond) or talk to any B2B marketer, and you’ll get nothing but love for video. In fact, they drive a better cost per lead (CPL) than video ads. So, why the heck are marketers still asking this question? Because both video and image ads shine in different situations.