Leverage LinkedIn ads to build your pipeline

Show Notes

• 01:58
  Getting started with LinkedIn ads

  First, it's crucial to grasp how the platform operates. While similar to other advertising platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn has its nuances and potential pitfalls, but understanding these can help you avoid overspending and maximize your advertising budget effectively.
• 02:37
  Benchmarking LinkedIn campaign costs against other platforms

  LinkedIn ads are 2-3 times more expensive per click than Facebook ads when targeting B2B audiences in North America. However, the high quality of leads from LinkedIn can justify the cost for businesses with higher-value products and high customer lifetime value.
• 04:07
  Targeting on LinkedIn ads vs. other platforms

  While platforms like Facebook and Instagram recommend broader targeting, LinkedIns strength is its precise targeting options. The ability to define specific criteria upfront ensures that only the most qualified leads and ideal customers see your ads.
• 05:20
  Leveraging data to create warm audiences

  Using your own data allows you to reach warm audiences who are closer to making a purchasing decision and get results faster. To scale, incorporate LinkedIn's targeting capabilities for cold audiences to help nurture leads and expand warm audience segments over time.
• 07:25
  Recommendations for new advertisers on LinkedIn

  If you're not seeing conversions despite spending on LinkedIn ads, it's likely a sign of early-stage demand. Start with direct CTAs to gauge latent demand, and warm up audiences through cold targeting and retargeting for continued nurturing.
• 08:57
  Supplementing LinkedIn ads with cross channel marketing

  When supplementing LinkedIn ads with other marketing efforts, it's crucial to track not only direct conversions but also view-through conversions. These insights provide valuable information about the influence of LinkedIn ads across different channels.
• 10:24
  Addressing low click through rates on LinkedIn ads

  A low click-through rate often indicates a messaging issue. Testing different messaging and imagery can help identify what resonates with the audience, and adjusting the offer to provide more value or information before prompting action can improve click-through rates over time.
• 11:42
  Optimizing high performing ads on LinkedIn

  For an ad with a click-through rate above the minimum threshold, it's beneficial to prioritize it over other creatives within the campaign. LinkedIn's algorithm automatically allocates more impressions to top-performing ads, streamlining the process of maximizing ad performance.
• 12:32
  Nurturing leads and driving conversions on LinkedIn

  To move leads through the sales funnel on LinkedIn, start by targeting warm audiences such as past leads, or website visitors. Simultaneously, engage cold audiences to build familiarity and trust, ensuring your retargeting efforts resonate when they're ready to convert.
• 13:39
  Leveraging video to engage cold audiences

  Engage cold audiences on LinkedIn with videos to build rapport and trust quickly compared to static images or text. Tailor the video content to address the audience's pain points or interests, and use retargeting to continue engaging those who have shown interest in the initial videos.
• 15:17
  Educating and converting a cold audience

  Convert cold audiences with a phased approach focusing on the "know, like, and trust" stages. While a comprehensive video may generate initial leads, subsequent nurturing campaigns are vital to educate and build trust, ensuring higher-quality conversions in the long run.
• 16:45
  Remarketing strategies for LinkedIn campaigns

  To maintain engagement and help prospects through the pipeline, remarket across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, Google, and Meta. Focus on providing a seamless and ungated content experience to maximize engagement and build trust at each stage of the funnel.
• 18:51
  Cost per acquisition for B2B transactions on LinkedIn ads

  CPAs vary widely depending on the business and its customer lifetime value. A CLTV over $10,000 makes LinkedIn Ads a potentially attractive option, but testing with a small budget is recommended to gauge the platform's effectiveness for your business.
• 19:47
  Optimizing cost per click on LinkedIn ads

  When building your campaigns, manually set the bid for cost per click significantly lower than LinkedIns recommended rate. This approach allows you to pay five to seven dollars a click rather than the $10 to $16 that others are paying.