Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
- Define digital advertising.
- Explain the role of paid media in digital marketing.
- Identify major digital advertising channels.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of digital advertising.
1.1 Meaning of Digital Advertising
Digital advertising is the practice of paying to promote products, services, or brands through digital channels.
Examples
- Google Search Ads,
- Facebook Ads,
- Instagram Ads,
- YouTube Ads,
- Display banner ads,
- LinkedIn Sponsored Content.
1.2 Role of Paid Media
Paid media supports:
- Rapid visibility,
- Lead generation,
- Sales campaigns,
- Product launches,
- Event promotion,
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Paid advertising often works alongside SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing.
1.3 Major Advertising Channels
|
Channel |
Example |
|
Search Advertising |
Google Search Ads |
|
Social Media Advertising |
Facebook Ads |
|
Display Advertising |
Website banner ads |
|
Video Advertising |
YouTube Ads |
|
Native Advertising |
Sponsored articles |
|
Mobile Advertising |
In-app ads |
1.4 Advantages
- Immediate visibility,
- Precise targeting,
- Flexible budgeting,
- Measurable results,
- Scalable campaigns.
1.5 Limitations
- Requires budget,
- Traffic may stop when ads stop,
- Competitive industries can be expensive,
- Poor targeting wastes money.
1.6 Paid, Owned, and Earned Media
|
Media Type |
Example |
|
Paid |
Google Ads |
|
Owned |
Company website |
|
Earned |
Customer reviews |
1.7 Common Advertising Terms
|
Term |
Meaning |
|
Impression |
Ad display |
|
Click |
User click on an ad |
|
CTR |
Click-through rate |
|
CPC |
Cost per click |
|
Conversion |
Desired action completed |
Lesson Summary
Digital advertising uses paid online channels to achieve marketing objectives through targeted, measurable campaigns