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 Aug 5, 2019

## Why Facebook Ads are more Effective Than Boosted Posts

[Jenny Campbell, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.viamediatv.com/author/jenny-campbell-marketing-coordinator)

[It's evident that there is still confusion in the industry about the benefits of boosting a post vs. utilizing Facebook Ads. The bottom line is that by simply boosting posts, you're not leveraging the full power of Facebook’s advertising system. Boosted posts can be beneficial if all you are looking for is likes and comments but with access to so many more targeting options, placement and creative options with Facebook Ads, it's definitely worth it to give Ads a shot to see what kind of results you garner.](https://blog.viamediatv.com/facebook-ads-vs.-boosted-posts)

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 Jun 6, 2019

## 3 Ways To Heat Up Your Sales This Summer

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[Summer doesn’t mean you have to take a break from advertising.](https://blog.viamediatv.com/3-ways-to-heat-up-your-sales-this-summer)

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 May 29, 2019

## 4 Last Minute Father's Day Marketing Campaign Ideas

[Jenny Campbell, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.viamediatv.com/author/jenny-campbell-marketing-coordinator)

[Father’s Day is right around the corner, and while spending isn’t quite to the Mother’s Day level, people are starting to invest more and more in honoring dear ol’ Dad.](https://blog.viamediatv.com/4-last-minute-fathers-day-marketing-ideas)

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