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    AdEspresso by Hootsuite

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAdEspresso by Hootsuite is tool that allows you to perform split tests on every aspect of an advertising campaign. The platform also allows you to create, analyze and optimize Facebook Ads, Instagram, and Google campaigns. Understanding from AdEspressos analytics of what is performing best allows one to optimize campaigns both manually and automatically.N/A

    Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASizmek Ad Suite, from Amazon Advertising since being acquired, was a multichannel ad server used to create, distribute, customize, measure, and optimize campaigns. It was rebranded to Amazon Ad Server, but later discontinued in 2024.N/A
    Pricing
    AdEspresso by HootsuiteSizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    AdEspresso by HootsuiteSizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Features
    AdEspresso by HootsuiteSizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Ad Network Integration
    Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of AdEspresso by Hootsuite and Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Feature
    AdEspresso by Hootsuite
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    4.4
    5 Ratings
    50% below category average
    Data Transfer7.02 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    DSP integration7.01 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Ad Campaigns
    Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of AdEspresso by Hootsuite and Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Feature
    AdEspresso by Hootsuite
    6.6
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    7.0
    9 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Ad campaign creation7.52 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Ad deployment7.52 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Display advertising7.02 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Ad display and retargeting segmentation6.02 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Sequence targeting4.92 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Ad Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of AdEspresso by Hootsuite and Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Feature
    AdEspresso by Hootsuite
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Sizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    7.8
    9 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Ad dashboards7.62 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Ad performance reports8.62 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Ad conversion tracking7.62 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Ad attribution reporting6.52 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Cross-channel ad management6.02 Ratings8.98 Ratings
    Ad forecasting and optimization4.42 Ratings8.06 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AdEspresso by HootsuiteSizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    AdEspresso by HootsuiteSizmek Ad Suite (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hootsuite
    [AdEspresso is] great if you have a smaller budget or are just getting started with Facebook advertising. You can easily create ads and publish them in minutes after everything is set up for your account. I would recommended trying it if you don't have a lot of experience, but not to manage a large account with multiple clients (10+)
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    Discontinued Products
    I've use Sizmek as media analytics and reporting tool. Unless a site doesn't work properly with Google DoubleClick, I rarely recommend Sizmek over DoubleClick. It can do everything DoubleClick does, but with almost twice the hassle. One Area that makes it easier to track is that ads are given individual tracking ID's that creative can look up and search by when indexing and testing to make sure all ads are working and input.
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    Pros
    Hootsuite
    • A/B testing
    • Mass advertising
    • Budget and finance
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Easy Dashboard Navigation - Search bar allows user to quickly locate details about any campaign
    • Insightful Analytics Tools - Platform provides users customizable graphs to leverage for reporting presentations
    • Extensive Reporting Metrics - Ability to pull ad performance reports on all aspects of campaign
    • Simple Creative Hosting - Easy upload and path location details for creative files
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    Cons
    Hootsuite
    • It is a bit limited in features, for example can't do everything that you can do in Facebook's Business Manager
    • There are certain levels, depending on budget, so you'll have to pay more to use it the higher your budget is
    • Could use an update for Lead Ad creation, found it very tough and couldn't get things to synch correctly.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Sizmek's trading desk was a total miss when I tested it a few years ago.
    • I briefly used Abakus and did not find it intuitive, accurate or helpful. It has a long way to go before it can compete with the likes of VisualIQ.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Hootsuite
    I find it a lot more detailed in creation and ad reporting, but not very user friendly or helpful if you encounter an error or something happens that needs to be fixed. AdEspresso [by Hootsuite] is better if you want an easier experience and less to look at while you're creating your ads.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    For me the main point here is the support, all the adservers offer more or less the same functionality and capabilities. The real advantage you will gain using Sizmek will be their customer support team and their open approach with other vendors.
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    Return on Investment
    Hootsuite
    • They have helped us greatly in lead generation for internal marketing efforts
    • Big focus on lead generation for clients, have helped sell dozens of homes for them!
    • Engagement and lead gen saw a big increase while using AdEspresso
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Sizmek has had a positive impact on ROI because it delivers the reports our clients want and need
    • Sizmek has had a postive impact on employee morale due to ease of use
    Incentivized
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