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Social Media Advertising

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Jademi Jude
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June 27, 2025

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Social Media Advertising Definition

Social media advertising uses paid placements on social platforms to reach targeted audiences based on demographics, interests, and behaviors. It supports brand awareness, lead generation, and sales through highly visual and interactive ad formats.

How Social Media Advertising Works

  • Advertisers create ad campaigns in platforms like Meta Ads, LinkedIn, or TikTok.

  • Targeting is set using demographic, behavioral, or lookalike audience options.

  • Ads are served in users’ feeds, stories, or messaging apps.

  • Performance is tracked and optimized in real time.

Example of Social Media Advertising

A skincare brand runs Instagram Stories ads targeting women aged 18-34 interested in beauty products.

Why Social Media Advertising Matters in Advertising

  • Provides powerful targeting and retargeting options

  • Supports visually engaging, interactive ad formats

  • Enables direct engagement with audiences on popular platforms

  • Drives measurable brand awareness, traffic, and conversions

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