Introduction to the Digital Advertising Landscape

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of the digital advertising landscape and its various components, including search engine optimization, social media marketing, and programmatic advertising. Students will learn how to develop effective digital ad campaigns that can reach and engage customers across multiple channels.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of digital advertising and its impact on business
  • Learn how to develop effective ad campaigns that engage customers
  • Explore various digital advertising channels, including social media, search, and programmatic

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop effective digital ad campaigns that engage customers
  • Understand the different channels of digital advertising and their impact on business
  • Apply digital advertising strategies to improve business outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic familiarity with digital marketing
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

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  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

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Description

The digital advertising landscape is complex. There are many different types of ads, including: display, video, audio, sponsored, native, social media and search. Consumer data and the ad tech that action on that data are both ubiquitous and complicated. As a result the sheer number of options available to digital marketers is hard to comprehend and manage. This course covers the major forms of digital advertising, from basic display ads to search to cutting-edge programmatic advertising concepts. The Trade Desk, the leading programmatic advertising provider, joins us as our programmatic experts and offers an actionable roadmap on how small businesses can leverage state of the art advertising technologies to accomplish business objectives. In all, this course leaves students with an understanding of digital advertising in its various forms, and how to strategically identify digital advertising opportunities.

Knowledge

  • Identify key digital advertising types in digital advertising
  • Understand key terms and metrics in digital advertising
  • Comprehend the advertising lumascape, including: advertising agencies, DSPs, DMPs, and SSPs. 
  • Be critical of pros and cons of various digital platforms, and how to be critical of claims made by demand side platforms

Outline

  • Introduction: Display Advertising
  • Course & Specialization Introduction
  • 1) Digital Advertising Basics
  • 2) How Advertising Works
  • 3) Advertising Metrics
  • 4) Key Terms
  • FCB grid
  • Seven things you should know about digital advertising this year
  • A Note About Discussions
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • Search Advertising
  • 5) History of Search Advertising
  • 6) Process of Search Advertising and Some Key Terms
  • 7) Advantages and Disadvantages of Search Advertising
  • Sponsored search: an overview of the concept, history, and technology
  • What is search advertising and how does it work?
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 2.3
  • Banner and Video Advertising
  • 8) Video Advertising Basics
  • 9) Advantages and Disadvantages of Video Advertising
  • 10) Banner Advertising and Rich Media
  • How video advertising will dominate the next decade
  • Is the static banner’s demise finally near?
  • What is rich media?
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • Social Media Advertising
  • 11a) History of Social Media
  • 11b) Future of Social Media
  • 12) Social Media Basics
  • 13) Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media Advertising
  • 14) Social Media Tips for Small Businesses
  • Social network sites: Definition, history, and scholarship
  • Seven simple social media moves that work
  • 4.1
  • 4.2
  • 4.3
  • Mobile Advertising
  • 15) Mobile Advertising Basics
  • 16) History of Mobile Advertising
  • 17) Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Advertising
  •  Eleven companies that are doing mobile advertising right in 2019
  • Mobile advertising: The shift from data-driven to choice-first
  • The future of digital advertising: How mobile-first is turning into mobile-only
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • Programmatic Advertising
  • The Trade Desk Programmatic Advertising Certification

Summary of User Reviews

This course on digital advertising landscape has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciate the practical and up-to-date content of the course. The course covers a wide range of topics and provides relevant examples that make it easy to apply the knowledge learned. Overall, users recommend this course to anyone interested in digital advertising.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical and up-to-date content

Pros from User Reviews

  • Covers a wide range of topics
  • Provides relevant examples that make it easy to apply the knowledge learned
  • Engaging and interactive course material
  • Great instructor with extensive knowledge and experience
  • Good balance between theory and practice

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Lack of depth in some topics
  • Limited interaction with other students
  • No certificate of completion for free users
  • Some technical issues with the platform
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Chris J. Vargo, Harsha Gangadharbatla
University of Colorado Boulder
Coursera

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Chris J. Vargo

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