Pinterest Ads

Pinterest Ads is a dynamic marketing platform that enables brands to connect with a visually-oriented audience through engaging, image-driven content. Its primary purpose is to leverage Pinterest’s unique user base, who actively seek inspiration, to drive brand awareness, product discovery, and conversions. Key features include Promoted Pins, Video Ads, and Shopping Ads, offering robust targeting options like interest and keyword targeting. Typical use cases involve promoting lifestyle products, fashion, home decor, and DIY projects, appealing to Pinterest’s predominantly female audience who are planners and decision-makers. This platform complements broader marketing strategies by driving high-intent traffic and nurturing potential customers through the inspiration-to-action journey. Overall, Pinterest Ads is a valuable tool for marketers aiming to enhance brand visibility and engage with an actively searching audience.

Related Tactics

Name Description Difficulty Cost
Collaborate with influencers for pin content Partnering with influencers to create pin content can boost your bran…
Intermediate
Medium
Create long, vertical pins that are more eye-catching Long, vertical pins stand out in the Pinterest feed, catching the eye…
Intermediate
Medium
Create visually appealing pins that align with popular trends Make eye-catching pins that tap into what's trending right now. This …
Intermediate
Medium
Optimise pin descriptions with relevant keywords Boost your Pinterest visibility by optimizing pin descriptions with k…
Intermediate
Medium
Participate in Group Boards to increase reach Engaging in group boards on Pinterest can help you reach a wider audi…
Intermediate
Medium
Pin consistently to keep the audience engaged Pinning regularly is a great way to keep your audience interested and…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Carousel Ads Pinterest Carousel Ads let you showcase multiple images or videos in …
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Collection Ads Pinterest Collection Ads offer a visually engaging way to display mul…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Idea Pins Ads Pinterest Idea Pins Ads can showcase your brand in a creative and vis…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Promoted Pins Promoted Pins on Pinterest are basically ads that fit right into the …
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Shopping Ads Pinterest Shopping Ads allow businesses to showcase their products di…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Slideshow Ads Pinterest Slideshow Ads are great for capturing attention with eye-ca…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Story Pins Ads Pinterest Story Pins Ads are immersive, multi-page ad formats that co…
Intermediate
Medium
Pinterest Video Ads Pinterest Video Ads help you showcase your products and services thro…
Intermediate
Medium
Use Rich Pins to provide more context and drive traffic Rich Pins adds extra details to pins on Pinterest, making them more i…
Intermediate
Medium
Utilise Pinterest Analytics to track performance Track how your Pins and campaigns are performing with Pinterest Analy…
Intermediate
Medium
Utilise Pinterest Boards to organise content thematically Pinterest boards can help you organize content by themes, making it e…
Intermediate
Medium
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Quick Facts

Launched

April 2013

Pros

  • Leverage visually-driven, high-intent user base
  • Drive product discovery with Promoted Pins
  • Enhance brand visibility through Video Ads
  • Engage decision-makers with Shopping Ads
  • Target audience with interest and keyword options
  • Complement marketing strategies with inspirational content

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • Limited integration with smaller marketing platforms
  • Higher pricing tier for essential analytics features
  • Complex campaign setup process for beginners
  • Occasional delays in reporting data updates
  • Restricted customization options for automated workflows