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01.25.10
By Gabriel GoldenbergIf you pay attention to the ads that monetize most of the web, you've likely noticed a trend towards ads that promote content. Glance at these nifty alternatives to traditional banner ads, make some observations of your own, and then join me again at the end for my own analysis. Is web 2.0 moving marketers to view community-building is a desirable goal? ![]() AMEX The AMEX ads above are the strongest affirmative answer to that question. The ads' main goal is to drive entrepreneurs to AMEX's Open Forum initiative, where the business owners can pick up expert tips to manage their businesses. Not only that, but AMEX has developed a 'Connectodex' service that helps SMB owners make connections amongst themselves.
In exchange, AMEX gets brand awareness with excellent targeting, filling the top of the sales funnel. They've also got a direct response effort going on at the site itself that succeeds in balancing AMEX's revenue goals with visitors' learning goals. You might have also noticed the subtle 'Apply Now' call to action in the banner's upper right corner that ties into this. ![]() This co-branded ad with the Glam network tries to target 20- and 30-somethings, judging by the models and the text of the ad. And instead of talking about "me," the ad focuses on "you" by offering tips presumably geared towards their audience's interest. Continue reading this article. About the Author: Gab Goldenberg writes on SEO at his SEO blog. Check out his services if you're in the market for something professional. |
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