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Reddit Ads Succeeding Where So Many Have Failed
• Raised $50 Million ($500 Mil) • Upvoted.com Launched • Growth Team created • New AMA Video Channel Launched • New Podcast • Projects with Google + Wired • Promotional Rules Set to be Reviewed • Shadowbans removed
Reddit Ad Guide http://bit.ly/1O71TTZ
• Self Server starts at $20 • CPM based starting at $1.50 CPM • Country - $2.00 CPM • US City - $5.00 CPM • Managed at $30,000 • Video, Banner Ads, Mobile Targeting • First come, First Serve • Auctions coming very soon
• Interest or Subreddit Targeting • Interest = Front Page • http://bit.ly/1O71TTZ
• Create Ads for Reddit • Personalize
• Engage users • Identify frustration points to solve • Invite interaction • Ask questions • Offer a deal / coupon
• Be Engaged • Be human • Answer questions • Participate in comments • Monitor constantly • Don’t be defensive
• Be Creative • Witty titles • Reddit Gold • Reddit only contest
• Misc Tips • Include a thumbnail • Create a custom landing page • Research • Different ads for each Subreddit • Test
Designed for Reddit Connects their Brand with Redditors Uses Self Post format /r/finance/
Stayed involved the entire time Light hearted / humor
We want to go towards that captive audience and just kind of have them be a mini-focus group in terms of what they wanna know about financial terms and how can we help.
• Brand Awareness • Content Ideas (beyond reddit) • Direct customer engagement • Focus Group Feedback • Articles / Links
Designed for Reddit Uses Self Post format Peaks User Interest with Title Suggest Social Sharing
317 Comments Stayed fully engaged Light hearted Friendly
317 Comments Stayed fully engaged Light hearted Friendly
• Brand Awareness • Direct customer engagement • Articles / Links • Awards
• /r/Toronto • Easy to digest title • 53% Converted • 8800% ROI • 5x Traffic
Identify the right people to run your campaign Review similar campaigns to see what worked and failed Be genuine, transparent, and engaged (through entire campaign) Embrace tough questions Identify the right Subreddit and Target Audience Create your campaign for Redditors Know the right format for your audience
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