Earlier this year, Social Fresh published the 2012 Facebook Advertising Report, an analysis of how advertisers are using Facebook’s advertising tools.
For the report, 347 Facebook advertisers were surveyed, and the results were analyzed by leading industry experts from Likeable Media, WebTrends, Buddy media, BlitzLocal, and Social Fresh. The follow is a recap of some of my favorite sections of the report.
Why Do Companies Advertise on Facebook?
Based on the report, companies advertise on Facebook for four reasons:
- Brand awareness
- Engagement
- Conversions
- Audience Growth
In addition, companies set their advertising goals based on these same four reasons. Continue reading