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Facebook Marketing Masterclass

Unlock the future of Facebook marketing with the updated and expanded Facebook Marketing Masterclass, a course that explores how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative technologies are reshaping the platform for marketers and users alike.

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What will you learn?

Develop Effective Facebook Content Strategies

Learn how to craft engaging content that aligns with Facebook’s evolving algorithm and TikTok-style discovery model, boosting organic reach and engagement.

Harness AI and Generative Tools

Explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionising Facebook marketing, from content creation to personalised ad delivery.

Optimise Meta Business Suite

Master Meta’s suite of tools, including Meta Ads Manager, Pixel, and CAPI, to enhance campaign performance and track key metrics across platforms.

Leverage Messenger and WhatsApp for Growth

Unlock new content marketing opportunities by using automated chatbots, messaging strategies, and creative formats to build customer relationships, enhance engagement, and drive conversions on Messenger and WhatsApp.

Master Meta Ads Optimisation

Stay ahead with cutting-edge ad optimisation techniques, from using machine learning for automated bidding to applying generative creative strategies for high-performing, targeted campaigns.
Overview

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Course Overview

Unlock the future of Facebook marketing with the updated and expanded Facebook Marketing Masterclass, a course that explores how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative technologies are reshaping the platform for marketers and users alike. As Meta integrates more advanced AI algorithms, content discovery, creation, and delivery are being transformed, offering new opportunities for personalised ad experiences and automated social commerce. Discover how generative tools are revolutionising the creative process, allowing marketers to develop tailored content with less effort, while Facebook’s enhanced search functionality, powered by these innovations, is changing the landscape of discoverability and social media SEO.

SMK’s new masterclass takes a deep dive into the latest advancements and tools available for optimising your marketing strategies and campaigns. You’ll learn to deploy the Meta Pixel and Conversion API (CAPI) to improve user behaviour tracking and ad performance. Explore how Meta Ads Manager is incorporating automation to streamline campaign execution, while leveraging generative content tools to produce dynamic, highly relevant ad creatives that speak directly to your audience. These developments are enabling marketers to push the boundaries of what’s possible, enhancing engagement and improving ROI.

From refining content strategies with automation-driven content creation to implementing bots and machine learning for customer interactions on Messenger and WhatsApp, this course equips you to fully harness the latest tech innovations. You’ll also discover how algorithmic insights are driving improvements in data reporting, A/B testing, and campaign optimisation, enabling marketers to make smarter, real-time decisions. With these emerging technologies transforming Facebook for both businesses and users, this masterclass ensures you’re prepared to navigate and thrive in this rapidly evolving social media landscape.

Join us for an in-depth exploration through eight engaging modules, where you’ll gain practical experience and expert insights into the latest B2B marketing trends and tools. Designed to enhance your skills and strategic thinking, this masterclass will empower you to navigate the complexities of B2B marketing, boost your professional capabilities, and deliver tangible results in your marketing campaigns.

Detailed Course Breakdown

MODULE ONE:

2024/25 Facebook Marketing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

  • 2024/25 Marketing Investment: Examine the shifts in marketing budgets towards Facebook. Where have businesses cut back, and where are they looking for new growth.
  • Emerging Technologies: How is Meta’s wholesale adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI transforming Facebook.
  • Attracting Back Gen Z: Understand how and why Facebook seeks to re-engage Gen Z audiences through search, video, AI and social commerce.
  • Rise of Social Search: Understand Facebook’s evolving role as a search engine, leveraging its growing search functionalities to enhance discoverability and how businesses can optimise content for in-app search results.

MODULE TWO:

Facebook Page & Meta Business Suite Optimisation

  • Optimising Business Pages: Techniques for improving page visibility, discoverability, and engagement.
  • Meta Business Suite Overview: Master the tools for managing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in one
  • Meta Ads Manager Integration: Streamline ad creation and management directly through Meta Business Suite, ensuring seamless campaign execution across platforms.
  • Meta Pixel and CAPI Best Practices: Learn how to implement Meta Pixel and Conversion API (CAPI) to track user behaviour, measure campaign performance, and optimise targeting in a post-cookie world. Understand the importance of server-side tracking for more accurate data collection.

MODULE THREE:

Content Strategy, Engagement & Algorithm Updates

  • Algorithm Essentials: Understand the latest updates to Facebook’s algorithm and how it impacts organic reach.
  • Engagement-Driven Content: Craft content that drives likes, comments, shares, and ongoing engagement.
  • Facebook’s TikTok-Style Algorithmic Focus: Explore how Facebook is adopting a TikTok-style algorithm prioritising content discovery, pushing personalised, engaging content to users based on interests rather than just connections.
  • AI Content Generation: Integrate automation tools for content creation, including AI-generated copy and visuals, to streamline workflows.

MODULE FOUR:

Meta Advertising Essentials

  • Ad Objectives & Campaign Types: Overview of Facebook’s ad objectives and when to use each format.
  • Targeting & Audience Creation: Master targeting options, including custom audiences, lookalike audiences, and behavioural segmentation.
  • Ad Copy & Creative Best Practices: Create compelling ad copy and visuals that convert.
  • Machine Learning for Ad Optimisation: Utilise machine learning algorithms to automate ad optimisation, bid adjustments, and audience targeting refinements.

MODULE FIVE:

Unlocking Messenger and WhatsApp Marketing

  • Messenger for Business: Use Messenger for automated customer service, direct sales, and lead nurturing.
  • WhatsApp Business API: Leverage WhatsApp Business tools to streamline customer communication.
  • Messaging Ads: Create ad campaigns driving users into Messenger or WhatsApp conversations.
  • Chatbot Automation: Implement AI-powered chatbots to enhance customer interactions, handle queries, and nurture leads in real time.

MODULE SIX:

Facebook Reels, Stories, and Video Marketing

  • Reels Best Practices: Create engaging Reels that resonate with Facebook’s video-first audience.
  • Stories Strategy: Utilise Facebook Stories for short-form, high-engagement content.
  • Video Content Creation: Produce videos optimised for Facebook, focusing on length, format, and storytelling.
  • AI Video Editing & Recommendations: Use AI tools to streamline video editing, automate captions, and recommend high-performing video topics.

MODULE SEVEN:

Advanced Meta Advertising Techniques

  • Latest Ad Strategy Developments: Examine how Meta Ads strategies are evolving, how to build and optimise ad funnels that nurture prospects from awareness to conversion and the latest developments in social ads attribution.
  • Creative Testing for Ads: Run experiments to find the most effective ad variations and improve overall campaign performance with data-driven insights.
  • Generative AI in Ads: Harness the power of generative AI to create dynamic, engaging ad visuals and copy, automatically tailored to different audience segments for more impactful campaigns.
  • Automated Ads & Campaign Optimisation: Use dynamic ads to target users based on their behaviour, interests, and shopping patterns, driving more personalised ad experiences.

MODULE EIGHT:

Facebook Analytics and Reporting

  • Analysing Organic and Paid Activity: Integrate and evaluate the performance of organic content and paid campaigns, identifying key trends and opportunities to enhance both approaches.
  • Meta Pixel and CAPI Integration:Leverage Meta Pixel and Conversion API (CAPI) for more accurate data tracking and reporting, ensuring full visibility of user interactions across devices and platforms.
  • Custom Reports: Build detailed reports for stakeholders, combining data from Facebook and third-party tools.
  • Automation for Reporting: Use AI-driven tools to automate data collection, trend analysis, and visualisation, making insights more actionable and timely.

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Your SMK Instructor

James Fitzgerald
Executive Director of Programming, SMK

James Fitzgerald is the Executive Director of Programming at SMK. SMK is a specialist learning and development organisation which exists to help businesses use social media, mobile and digital channels more effectively. As Executive Director of Programming James is responsible for devising and developing all blue chip and corporate education programs.

James is one of the most widely respected figures in digital marketing in APAC, having educated over 15,000 senior business decision makers on how they can use these channels more effectively, including leaders from: United Nations, Air NZ, MYER, McDonalds, NAB, P&G, Tourism Australia, Ralph Lauren, Westfield and various Government departments, to name just a few.