Eye Focus December 2017 | Page 8

SHOULD I ADVERTISE ON FACEBOOK? By Trudi Charest, RO Facebook is still the largest and busiest social network with over two billion people using it on an ongoing basis. According to Hootsuite, businesses spent more than $9 billion on Facebook ads in the second quarter of 2017 alone, an increase of 47 per cent (nearly $3 billion) from the same period the previous year. So is Facebook the right media space for an eyecare business to advertise? The answer is YES, if it is done properly. With all those people to target, you can burn through a lot of money if you don’t target well. Knowing exactly how to focus on the right audience for your business and geography is crucial in ensuring the best return on investment. The branding and exposure you can obtain from a simple ad for a small budget will show you marketing on Facebook should be a part of your yearly marketing plan. 8 EYE FOCUS December Digital 2017