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Content

Promote your content and digital products to a wider audience using Outbrain’s native advertising platform. Ultimately, it’s a paid service, but you get increased engagement and brand awareness. However, it requires ongoing budget and monitoring.

Tools

Name Description Pricing Ease of Use
Outbrain Outbrain is a leading content discovery platform that enhances digita…
Paid Only
Moderate

Objectives

Name Description
Brand Awareness Brand awareness is the marketing objective of increasing a brand's vi…
Engagement Engagement in marketing refers to the interactions between a brand an…
Lead Generation Lead generation is a vital marketing objective that focuses on identi…
Reach Reach is a key marketing objective focused on maximizing the exposure…
Traffic Increasing website traffic is a fundamental marketing objective focus…
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Demographics

Name Description
Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs are typically characterized by their innovation, risk-t…
Gen X
Gen Z Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is a cohort characterized b…
High-Income Earners High-Income Earners are characterized by their significant financial …
Millennials Millennials, or Generation Y, are individuals born between 1981 and 1…
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Promotes

Name Description
Brand Brand represents the unique identity of a business, encompassing its …
Content Content is a fundamental element of contemporary marketing, encompass…
Event The 'Event' is a strategic platform that enables marketers to connect…
Podcast Podcasts are digital audio files available for streaming or download,…
SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based service where instead o…
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Sectors

Name Description
Arts and Entertainment The Arts and Entertainment sector is a dynamic industry encompassing …
Education The Education sector encompasses institutions such as schools, colleg…
Financial Services The Financial Services sector is a vital part of the global economy, …
Food and Beverage The Food and Beverage sector is a vital part of the global economy, e…
Healthcare The Healthcare sector is a critical pillar of the global economy, enc…
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Strategy

Name Description
Content Marketing Strategies Creating valuable content attracts and engages customers, building tr…
Customer Acquisition Strategies Attracting new customers involves various tactics like ads, social me…
Digital Marketing Strategies Using online channels to reach customers can boost your visibility an…
Multichannel Marketing Strategies Reaching customers through multiple channels, like social media, emai…

Sub-strategy

Name Description
Omnichannel Strategy Creating a seamless customer experience across all channels—online an…
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Technologies

Name Description
Advertising & Paid Media Advertising & Paid Media technology encompasses tools and platforms d…

Channel

Name Description
Content Content marketing is all about creating and sharing valuable content …

Sub-channel

Name Description
Blogs Blogs are a versatile way to connect with your audience by sharing va…
Newsletters Newsletters are an effective way to keep your audience informed and e…
Magazines Magazines are a unique way to reach targeted audiences through engagi…
Newspapers Newspapers offer a tangible way to reach a wide, often loyal audience…

Quick Facts

Channel

Content

Advertising Type

Native

Company

Outbrain

Platform

Outbrain

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Tags

B2B
B2C
Paid

Pros

  • Increased brand visibility due to native ads appearing in relevant content.
  • Higher engagement rates as ads are contextually placed in content users are already consuming.
  • Targeted advertising allows reaching specific demographics and interests.
  • Scalability enables running campaigns of various sizes and budgets.
  • Enhanced credibility since ads appear alongside trusted content.
  • User-friendly platform with tools for tracking and optimizing campaigns.
  • Cross-device compatibility ensures ads are visible on multiple devices.

Cons

  • Expense as it’s a paid service which can get costly over time.
  • Ad fatigue if the same content is shown frequently to the same audience.
  • Time-consuming management due to the need for constant monitoring and optimization.
  • Variable click-through rates depending on content relevance and audience interest.
  • Competitive space due to high demand for ad placements on popular platforms.
  • Initial setup complexity which may require expertise or learning curve for new users.
  • Dependence on content quality which means poor content might not perform well.