Pinterest and Linkedin

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What is the main reason Pinterest was founded?

  • To offer a platform for advertising products
  • To provide a search engine for images
  • To compete with other social media platforms
  • To create a social networking site for sharing interests (correct)

How many monthly users does Pinterest currently have?

  • Exactly 240 billion
  • Over 445 million (correct)
  • Around 500 million
  • Less than 100 million

Which component of Pinterest focuses on the quality of the images shared?

  • Domain quality
  • Pinner quality
  • Relevance
  • Pin quality (correct)

What is one way for brands to improve visibility on Pinterest?

<p>Engage with other users regularly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do Pinterest trends differ from trends on other platforms?

<p>They last longer and inspire more across audiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Pinterest advertising according to the text?

<p>To help people find new ideas and products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Pinterest's algorithm emphasizes the quality of the content shared by users?

<p>Pin quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Pinterest trends from trends on other platforms regarding their duration?

<p>They last longer than trends on other platforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can brands capitalize on Pinterest trends effectively?

<p>By leveraging the trends to promote their products or ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Pinterest a great platform for B2C brands in terms of advertising?

<p>Opportunity for people to find new ideas and products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Pinterest Ad Objectives?

<p>Enhance brand awareness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature allows LinkedIn users to engage in a camera-free conversation during live events?

<p>LinkedIn Audio Events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of LinkedIn Career Pages?

<p>Highlight job opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of content on LinkedIn results in a 98% higher comment rate?

<p>Videos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus for the future of Pinterest?

<p>Owning visual search (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'My Company Tab' on LinkedIn?

<p>Provide a space for employee interaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Things you are interested in' is a key factor in determining the ranking of posts on LinkedIn due to:

<p>Members' interests tracking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Standard', 'Video', 'Shopping', and 'Carousel' are examples of:

<p>Pinterest Ad Formats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Offline sales' is an objective primarily focused on:

<p>'Conversions' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dwell time refer to in the context of the text?

<p>The time users spend on each LinkedIn post (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can mobilizing employees on LinkedIn benefit a company's visibility?

<p>By having at least 60% of employees like, comment, and share company-related content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Carousel Posts on LinkedIn?

<p>They are interactive and can showcase various types of content like blog posts and videos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can LinkedIn Ads help B2B companies?

<p>By allowing customized targeting based on job title, function, industry, etc. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature makes LinkedIn a popular platform for business influencers?

<p>The growth of long-form written content and an active influencer community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of Sponsored Content on LinkedIn?

<p>To target specific professional audiences with paid content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Newsletters mentioned in the text as a tool for brands?

<p>To build communities around topics relevant to a brand's customers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LinkedIn's Customized Targeting with Matched Audiences feature allow advertisers to do?

<p>Target specific audiences based on job title, function, industry, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'LinkedIn Articles for Pages' allows businesses to publish what type of content?

<p>Longform professional content to spark conversations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of LinkedIn Advertising for B2B companies?

<p>Customized targeting by job title, function, industry, etc. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Pinterest Founding & Growth

  • Founded in 2009 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp
  • Boasts over 445 million monthly users with over 240 billion Pins
  • Components of Pinterest:
    • Home feed
    • Pin Board
    • Watch tab
    • Browse tab

Pinterest Algorithm

  • Factors affecting Pinterest algorithm:
    • Domain quality
    • Pin quality
    • Pinner quality
    • Relevance

Tips for Brands on Pinterest

  • Use high-quality, visually appealing images and videos
  • Add keywords in pin descriptions to appear in search results
  • Be active on Pinterest, pinning regularly and engaging with other users
  • Capitalize on trends, as Pinterest trends take off 20% faster and last 20% longer than other platforms

Pinterest Advertising

  • Helps people decide what to do or buy next
  • With Pinterest Ads Manager, brands can create, edit, and manage Promoted Pins
  • Targeting options:
    • Automated Targeting
    • Demographics
    • Interests
    • Keyword
    • Customer Lists
    • Actalikes
  • Ad objectives:
    • Awareness
    • Consideration
    • Conversions
    • Offline sales
  • Ad formats:
    • Standard
    • Video
    • Shopping
    • Carousel
    • Collections
    • Ideas
  • Bidding and budgets:
    • Custom Bids
    • Automatic Bids

The Future of Pinterest

  • Aspires to own visual search and help move consumers from inspiration to action
  • Video will continue to be a key focus
  • Investing in creators and monetization

LinkedIn Introduction

  • World's largest professional network with over 828 million users in 200 countries
  • Founded in 2002 by Reid Hoffman
  • Acquired by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 billion

LinkedIn Company Pages

  • Build brand awareness
  • Engage with employees and customers
  • Foster engagement
  • Attract and interact with a target audience

LinkedIn Career Pages

  • Highlight job opportunities
  • Intelligent targeting to attract top talent
  • Show users personalized job recommendations based on interests, location, and current job titles
  • Provide candidates with authentic views into the culture of a company

LinkedIn Post Anatomy

  • Post text should be 150 characters or fewer
  • Call-to-action links can include a link to an eBook, blog post, case study, company webpage, third-party article, video, and more
  • Images result in a 98% higher comment rate
  • Use company branding themes and colors for brand recognition and consistency
  • Use visual appeal and real people or unexpected images
  • Native video function allows auto-play within the newsfeed
  • Can use a YouTube or Vimeo link

LinkedIn Polls

  • Engage with followers
  • Gain insights
  • Create community

LinkedIn Audio Events

  • Create events ahead of time for members to RSVP to
  • Participants can join the camera-free conversation from anywhere
  • Attendees can raise their hand to speak, or react to the content they are listening to using emojis

LinkedIn Algorithm

  • Factors affecting LinkedIn algorithm:
    • People you know
    • Things you are interested in
    • Things you engage with
    • Dwell time

LinkedIn Content Strategy

  • Variety of content types, including:
    • eBooks
    • Slideshare presentations
    • Infographics
    • Blog posts
    • Case studies
    • Third-party industry articles or reports
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Whitepapers
    • Tip sheets
    • Customer success stories
    • Product how-tos
    • Webinars
    • Events/Guides

LinkedIn Features

  • LinkedIn Articles for Pages
  • Newsletters
  • Carousel Posts
  • Mobilize Employees
  • LinkedIn Advertising for B2B companies

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