Efficient targeted advertising: modern marketing for the educational sector

Keywords: targeted advertising, education marketing, higher education, target audience, target advertising strategies, effectiveness measurement, case study

Abstract

In the 21st century, an era of deep digital penetration into all spheres of life, targeted advertising is becoming a necessary and influential marketing tool. The purpose of the study is to carefully analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of targeted advertising in the conditions of pandemics and martial law in Ukraine and is aimed at determining the optimal strategies for using this marketing tool to attract and retain the target audience in the online learning environment, as well as to analyze the impact on the quality of education and overall effectiveness of the educational process.This article explores the role and significance of targeted advertising in contemporary marketing, with a focus on the education sector. It provides a detailed overview of marketing peculiarities within education and elucidates how targeted advertising aids universities in attracting students. Additionally, methods for defining and analyzing target audiences are examined, along with the selection of optimal platforms and tools for conducting advertising campaigns. The article highlights the primary benefits of targeted advertising: increased conversion probability (from viewing to action), advertising cost optimization, and improved message relevance for the target audience. The article also furnishes strategies for developing effective targeted advertising campaigns, along with methods for evaluating their effectiveness and essential metrics for universities. Furthermore, it scrutinizes a successful case study of a specific university advertising campaign and offers recommendations for optimizing targeted advertising campaigns. Practical guidance for configuring targeting through the Ads Manager application is provided.

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2023-12-30
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Aleieksieiva, H., Ostenda, A., Kravchenko, N., Antonenko, O., & Ovsyannikov, O. (2023). Efficient targeted advertising: modern marketing for the educational sector. Scientific Notes of the Pedagogical Department, (53), 6-15. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8167-2023-53-01