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  • Showtime! LinkedIn Video Ads Best Practices

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover everything in the world of LinkedIn video ads! From strategic insights and technical tips for effectively leveraging video ads to creative video ad ideas to measurement and optimization, this episode is your go-to source for planning and strategically creating your LinkedIn video ads.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. Video Ad on LinkedIn
    2. Best Practices for Video Ads
    3. Retargeting for LinkedIn Ads
    4. LinkedIn’s Dwell Time
    5. Descript: Video Editor
    6. Canva
    7. We are Hiring! Be part of Speedwork

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. Understand the strategic applications of LinkedIn video ads, which are ideal for product demonstrations and tutorials but less effective for driving traffic or leads.
    2. Learn the importance of technical specifications, like recommended video lengths and the impact of thumbnails and captions on viewer engagement.
    3. Explore the common video ad pitfalls, functionality, and user experience.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    1:01 - New Companies Tab in LinkedIn Campaign Manager

    2:46 - Retarget by Conversions API Data

    3:35 - Video Prioritization on LinkedIn

    5:05 - When Does Video Ad Work Best

    7:41 - Common Video Ad Pitfalls

    10:29 - Top 3 Uses of Video Ad

    14:43 - Technical Components of Video Ad on LinkedIn

    15:58 - Pros and Cons of Video Ad on Mobile & Desktop

    17:46 - Video Duration and File Size Limits

    20:56 - Chargeable Clicks on Video Ad

    21:54 - Personalized the Video Ad with a Thumbnail & Captions

    24:16 - Functionality of Video Ad: Mobile Viewing Experience & Video Looping

    25:56 - Creative Strategy on Video Ad

    27:27 - Great Video Ad Ideas

    29:20 - Video Editor for Non-Video Editor

    30:00 - Measurement Analysis and Optimization

    32:43 - Episode Recap


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    36 min
  • All About Text Ads, Spotlight Ads, Dynamic Ads - The Cheapest Ads on LinkedIn

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover the small but mighty ad units on LinkedIn, Text and Dynamic Ads. From key component details to best practices and tips, this episode is your go-to source for mastering the cheapest ads on LinkedIn and creating new opportunities to increase your business growth.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. LinkedIn Text Ads
    2. LinkedIn Spotlight Ads
    3. LinkedIn Followers Ads
    4. LinkedIn Marketing Lab Certification
    5. LinkedIn Certified Marketing Insider Experts
    6. LinkedIn LinkedIn Audience Network (LAN)

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. Learn how to leverage text and dynamic ads to achieve some of the lowest CPMs on LinkedIn.
    2. Understand how to use text and spotlight ads effectively to increase brand visibility and engagement.
    3. Discover best practices and tips for optimizing your LinkedIn ad campaigns for maximum impact.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:13 - Overview of Text and Dynamic Ad Formats or β€œSpotlight Ads”

    0:37 - What’s New on the LinkedIn platform

    1:38 - LinkedIn Beta Testing LAN-only campaigns

    2:51 - Additional thought leader ad metrics

    3:14 - Introduction to Text and Dynamic Ads

    4:09 - Text ads components

    4:41 - Spotlight or Dynamic ads components

    8:34 - 2 subtype of Dynamic ads

    10:40 - Pros of Using Text and Dynamic Ads

    14:55 - Cons of Using Text and Dynamic Ads

    17:48 - Tips and Best Practices for Text and Dynamic Ads

    22:12 - Wishes for LinkedIn Ads enhancements

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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    24 min
  • The New Built-in Attribution Tool: Revenue Attribution Report (RAR) with Liz Gentile and Joanne Lee from LinkedIn Ads

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we invited Liz Gentile and Joanne Lee from LinkedIn Ads to uncover the powerful new LinkedIn Revenue Attribution Report. From understanding the challenges in B2B Revenue Attribution and the benefits of RAR to ways of setting up and securing accurately useful reports, this episode is your go-to source for mastering and optimizing LinkedIn's newest measurement tools.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    • Liz Gentile on LinkedIn
    • Joanne Lee on LinkedIn
    • LinkedIn Revenue Attribution Report
    • CRM data handling and protection in the Revenue Attribution Report

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    • Learn how LinkedIn's Revenue Attribution Report helps B2B marketers connect LinkedIn ad engagements to actual revenue, providing deep insights into campaign effectiveness.
    • Discover the tool that addresses challenges like long sales cycles and complex B2B buyer journeys by allowing attribution windows of up to 180 days.
    • Find out how RAR enables marketers to set clear expectations with stakeholders by providing accurate data on LinkedIn's impact on pipeline and deal sizes.


    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:26 - Liz & Joanne's roles at LinkedIn

    2:16 - The Challenges in B2B Revenue Attribution

    5:35 - LinkedIn Revenue Attribution Report (RAR)Β 

    7:59 - Benefits of the RAR for Business and Marketers

    9:13 - Detailed overview: How RAR works and its key metrics

    14:36 - The simplicity of the RAR dashboard

    18:13 - Secure way of setting up the Revenue Attribution Report

    22:01 - 2 key things to ensure an accurate and useful report

    26:45 - Lookback window on calculating metrics

    28:49 - Case Study: Enterprise B2B SaaS Success Story

    33:27 - What's next for LinkedIn's Revenue Attribution Report

    36:01 - Granular campaign-level reporting for better insights to enable optimization


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    41 min
  • Mastering LinkedIn Sponsored Message Ads & Conversation Ads

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover the ins and outs of LinkedIn-sponsored messaging ads and conversation ads. From insightful details on optimizing B2B ads for conversions to LinkedIn Ads best practices and practical tips for crafting engaging messages, this episode is your go-to source for mastering this targeted ad format and driving conversions effectively.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. Sponsored Messaging Ad
    2. Anthony Blatner on Linkedin: The new Average Dwell Time metric is out

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. LinkedIn's new "dwell time" metric helps track how long users engage with ads, offering deeper insights into ad performance.
    2. LinkedIn campaigns will soon optimize for qualified leads rather than all leads.
    3. Sponsored messaging ads provide a highly targeted ad format, perfect for personalized invites and high-value offers.
    4. Effective use of sponsored messaging ads can drive conversions but also can be costly if not used correctly.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:10 - Introduction to Messaging Ads

    0:45 - LinkedIn's new metric "Dwell time"

    2:52 - Optimizing for qualified leads

    4:53 - Overview of Sponsored Messaging and Conversation Ads

    6:13 - Difference between Sponsored Messaging ad and other ad format

    7:51 - Objectives and how Sponsored Messaging Ads works

    9:42 - Components of Sponsored Messaging Ads

    14:15 - Key features of using message ads

    17:14 - Frequency caps for Messaging Ads

    18:49 - Writing an effective Message Ad

    22:20 - Best practices in running a Message Ad

    24:52 - Real-life examples of Sponsored Messaging Ads Usage

    27:34 - Sponsored Messaging Ads recap


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    30 min
  • Mastering ABM Marketing with LinkedIn Ads

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover how to best use Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies on LinkedIn Ads. From insightful details of these marketing features to maximizing its potential ROI, this episode is your go-to source for reaching the right accounts at the right time with ABM in your LinkedIn campaigns.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. Apollo
    2. Snov.io
    3. 6 Sense
    4. HubSpot
    5. Episode Suggestion: Goodbye Lookalikes, Hello Predictive Audiences powered by AI
    6. Episode Suggestion: Triple Threat Document Ads

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. ABM (Account-Based Marketing) focuses marketing efforts on a specific list of target accounts.
    2. The new LinkedIn marketing features include predictive audiences and AI-generated campaigns.
    3. Best practices for ABM involve personalized marketing efforts tailored to target accounts.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:40 - B2B marketing current events and LinkedIn news

    2:22 - The sunset of lookalikes and rise of predictive audiences

    4:57 - Sales audiences for campaign manager & document ads

    6:22 - Understanding and defining Account Based Marketing (ABM)

    9:57 - Ways to use ABM list: Setting a target accounts list

    10:48 - Ways to use ABM list: Funnel stages list

    12:37 - Ways to use ABM list: Exclusion lists

    15:57 - Reporting and Tracking Progress on ABM campaigns

    18:03 - Case Studies and Practical Implementation

    20:12 - Platforms for Building ABM Lists

    23:47 - Pitfalls to Avoid in ABM Marketing

    25: 41- Recap and Upcoming Episodes

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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    29 min
  • New Connected TV Ads (CTV) with Robert Yanik from LinkedIn

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover LinkedIn's newest ad feature: Connected TV advertising options through the LinkedIn Ads platform with one of LinkedIn's senior product marketing managers, Robert Yanik. From insightful details of this new ad feature to practical tips on creating an effective video ad, this episode is your go-to source for reaching your B2B target audience through streaming content they love.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. Robert Yanik on LinkedIn
    2. LinkedIn's Connected TV Ads
    3. LinkedIn Connected TV - Help Page
    4. Connected TV Advertising Specifications
    5. Everybody's Business: LinkedIn's B2B Marketing Documentary
    6. The 95-5 Rule Will Improve Your B2B Advertising, with Ty Heath from The B2B Institute

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. LinkedIn now offers Connected TV (CTV) ads, expanding B2B marketing reach.
    2. CTV allows LinkedIn to leverage its first-party data for precise targeting.
    3. LinkedIn Premier's partnership with NBCUniversal ensures premium content delivery on NBC's inventory at a fixed CPM rate.
    4. Easy campaign setup via LinkedIn's Campaign Manager offers familiar targeting features.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:45 - Robert Yonick career background and role at LinkedIn

    3:35 - Overview on Connected TV (CTV)

    4:31- Benefits of CTV ads for businesses in reaching their target audience

    5:27 - Unique Elements of CTV Ads

    7:25 - Differences between LinkedIn video ads and CTV ads

    10:08 - NBC Universal Partnership and LinkedIn Premier

    12:06 - Targeting setup, measurement and reporting on CTV ads

    14:20 - CTV campaign setup walkthrough

    15:48 - Managing placements and brand safety

    17:09 - Tips for creating effective video ads

    21:36 - Examples of effective B2B video ads

    22:57 - Future developments and roadmap for LinkedIn CTV


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/

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    25 min
  • Goodbye Lookalikes, Hello Predictive Audiences powered by AI

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover LinkedIn's shift from Lookalike Audiences to Predictive Audiences. From insightful details of this new feature to best practices, this podcast episode is your go-to source for expanding your campaign's reach with the new AI-powered audience targeting tool.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. LinkedIn Predictive Audiences
    2. HubSpot CAPI Integration

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. LinkedIn is replacing Lookalike Audiences with AI-driven, dynamically updated Predictive Audiences.
    2. Predictive audiences can be created from lead gen form submissions, contact lists, or conversion events.
    3. Using Predictive Audiences enables precise targeting by adapting to user behavior and market changes in real time.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:24 - LinkedIn's transition from lookalike audiences to predictive audiences

    0:53 - New updates: Conversions API (CAPI)

    2:47 - Difference between predictive audience and lookalike audiences

    3:28 - Challenges of lookalikes on LinkedIn's B2B marketing

    5:44 - Three options to create a predictive audience: Lead gen form submission, Contact list, Conversion

    7:09 - Creating Predictive Audiences: Options and Recommendations

    10:16 - Two use cases to reach ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) successfully

    13:25 - Scenarios where predictive audiences may not be suitable

    14:34 - Recap of predictive audience features and upcoming episodes


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/


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    17 min
  • Dominate LinkedIn Organic Social with AI

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we uncover the strategies and techniques for maximizing LinkedIn Organic Social. From insightful details about AI writing the right way to practical tips on boosting social media post engagement, this episode is your go-to source for mastering organic social by writing with AI and having a dominating presence on LinkedIn.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. The Wizard of Odd Marketing
    2. Alex B Sheridan on LinkedIn

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. Building a strong LinkedIn presence requires consistent posting and engagement.
    2. Leveraging AI can speed up content creation without losing the personal touch.
    3. Focus on building community and communicating with people at a scale
    4. Understand the "Dark side of LinkedIn" and their pitfalls

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    3:06 - Importance of personal branding and visual content on LinkedIn

    5:16 - Write with AI, but don't lose your soul

    9:40 - Investing in LinkedIn Organic Social

    13:01 - LinkedIn organic social can provide value and connection

    15:42 - Communicate with people at scale

    16:51 - Organic attribution techniques

    21:38 - Focus on community building in the first 3 months on socials

    24:12 - How to get people engage in your posts

    31:16 - The "Dark Side of LinkedIn"

    37:47 - Writing with AI the right way

    40:57 - Posting recommendations on socials

    46:54 - Rapid fire questions

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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/


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    50 min
  • The 95-5 Rule Will Improve Your B2B Advertising, with Ty Heath from The B2B Institute

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration, where we invite Ty Heath, Director at LinkedIn B2B Institute, to uncover the intriguing "95-5 Rule" in B2B marketing. From insightful details to practical tips on how to balance short-term B2B advertising with long-term brand building, this episode is your go-to source for creating new opportunities and enhancing your B2B marketing efforts.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    1. Ty Heath on LinkedIn
    2. LinkedIn's 95-5 Rule
    3. The B2B Institute
    4. Ty's Aston Martin Video
    5. The Brand-ABLE framework
    6. The ABLe Change Framework
    7. LinkedIn Brand Lift Studies
    8. LinkedIn: Situational Awareness
    9. SAS Viya's Drowning in Data video campaign
    10. B2B Edge consultancy program
    11. Reach Maximalism
    12. Situational Awareness

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    1. Only 5% of the potential market is actively looking to buy, while the other 95% are not; therefore, marketing efforts should address both.
    2. Brand advertising is essential in reaching the "out-market" customers to prepare them for future buying decisions.
    3. Building a brand isn't just about creating immediate sales; it's about creating memory and recognition that pay off in the long term.
    4. Incorporating mental models and distinctive brand assets enhances brand recall and consumer connection.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:23 - Ty Heath's career background and role at LinkedIn

    5:29 - The poor mental model of how people operate at the B2B institute

    6:28 - Research ideas and new types of opportunities that work in B2B

    10:20 - 95-5 Rule model in B2B marketing

    13:29 - The ability to build memory with future customers

    16:50 - Effectively reach out-market customers

    18:54 - How to measure the success of brand-oriented memory marketing efforts

    22:05 - Research about the CMO scorecard

    26:02 - Attention x Branding x Linkage = Equity

    28:57 - Balancing short-term lead generation with long-term brand building

    34:09 - Understand how long-term efforts work from the sales standpoint

    39:06 - Brand that is making the 95-5 rule right and the future of B2B marketing


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    πŸ”— More About Us:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/


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    44 min
  • B2Believe and LinkedIn's New Product Announcements

    ✨ Dive into our latest exploration where we uncover the highlights and insights from the recent LinkedIn's B2Believe event in New York City. From impactful discussions on new product features and APIs to lively panel sessions and networking opportunities, this podcast episode is your go-to source for the latest trends and strategies in LinkedIn advertising.

    πŸ“Special Episode Links:

    • Everybody's Business: LinkedIn's B2B Marketing Documentary
    • Episode Suggestion: Triple Threat Document Ads
    • Episode Suggestion: Measuring What Matters: LinkedIn Ad's New Measurement Tools
    • Episode Suggestion: Thought Leader Ads with Taina Palombo-Price from LinkedIn
    • Trevor Fellows on LinkedIn
    • Β Liz Rutgersson on LinkedIn
    • Melissa Selcher on LinkedIn
    • Jim Habig on LinkedIn
    • Ben Proudfoot on LinkedIn

    πŸ”‘ Key Takeaways:

    • Learn LinkedIn's new APIs and how they will transform B2B marketing.
    • Exciting new product announcements like the LinkedIn Connected TV and live event ads.
    • Expert discussions on the importance of creativity and diversity in advertising.

    πŸ•’ Timestamps:

    0:13 - Overview happening to the recent B2Believe event

    2:06 - Deep dive into the evolution of LinkedIn APIs and their impact

    4:34 - The messaging workflows that potentially come to LinkedIn

    5:26 - Exploration of LinkedIn's new advertising API and measurement tools

    9:16 - LinkedIn's new event features and product announcements

    10:35 - New ability for companies for better tracking and measurement of maturity index

    11:58 - LinkedIn Connected TV and LinkedIn Premier

    14:21 - Highlights from keynote speeches and panel discussions

    17:42 - LinkedIn documentary about B2B marketing


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    πŸ”— Learn More:

    🌐 Top LinkedIn Ads Agency in the US, Speedwork: https://speedworksocial.com/

    πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Ads Certified Expert, Anthony Blatner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyblatner/


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    22 min

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