On the heels of another Google Marketing Live event, we are reminded that our beloved PPC world is always “under construction.” As the industry giants aim to grow and retain market share, competition on the advertiser level remains just as fierce as ever. Advertising costs are perpetually rising, but KPI targets tend to remain static. Savvy account managers recognize the … [Read more...] about 3 Alternative Paid Social Platforms to Diversify Your PPC Investment
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Ad Copy Must-Haves That Make or Break a PPC Campaign
Writing ad copy isn’t sexy. Typically done using a program like Excel (boring), it’s easy to just go through the motions and write copy that “will do.” While almost any ad copy you write will probably be okay, that kind of mediocrity won’t help you stand out and get the kind of performance you expect out of your paid search campaigns. Remember, your ad is competing with 10 … [Read more...] about Ad Copy Must-Haves That Make or Break a PPC Campaign
Visual Search – Could It Be The Next Big Thing?
Images are the way of the future - will it be the future of search? We think so. Paid search is always on the move. Advertising platforms are constantly looking for the next big thing, the best way to target consumers, the newest way to make a profit - usually with Google leading the charge. With these constant changes, updates, and shifts in the industry, how are marketers … [Read more...] about Visual Search – Could It Be The Next Big Thing?
4 Ways to Harness Detailed Demographic Data
Introduced in February 2018, we’ve had access to the detailed demographic lists for about a year (as of this writing). That should mean more than enough data has been collected if you’ve layered them across your search accounts and we can really start digging into some detailed strategy moves to leverage that data. If you’re unfamiliar with the detailed demographic lists, I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Harness Detailed Demographic Data
We Want Brand New & Seasoned Speakers! Submit to Speak at Hero Conf
There's less than a week left to submit your speaking pitch for a chance to lead the most dynamic and innovative training event in the industry. Hero Conf London Speaking Pitches Close May 1st We're searching for speakers on paid media topics, including a variety of topics like attribution, AI and machine learning, shopping ads, programmatic and more. We're looking for topics … [Read more...] about We Want Brand New & Seasoned Speakers! Submit to Speak at Hero Conf
The Top 3 Updates From Bing in 2019
Is it just me, or has every platform been rolling out some serious changes (improvements!) the first quarter of this year? While we couldn’t possibly review every single change that has been released just these first few months of 2019, and the impact it could have on performance, we can review some key updates from Bing. Bing Integrates with Yahoo & AOL Search In case you … [Read more...] about The Top 3 Updates From Bing in 2019
Last Chance! Hero Conf 2019 Starts Next Tuesday, April 23
Time is running out to get your ticket to Hero Conf Philly! The conference is Tuesday, April 23 - Thursday, April 25 and includes two full, action-packed days of sessions and a 3rd day of workshops. You'll see a variety of speakers; top-rated veterans that have roamed the world offering up valuable tip and tricks, as well as the newest up-and-comers in the digital marketing … [Read more...] about Last Chance! Hero Conf 2019 Starts Next Tuesday, April 23
Analyzing the Impact of Multi-Brand Shared Keywords
In recent years, account and client complexity have increased. As we sign big companies that advertise in multiple accounts for multiple brands, it’s important to keep a pulse on how these accounts are interacting with each other. The Situation Let’s pretend we have a Company X, which owns brands 1,2, and 3. Each of these brands advertises in their own accounts, on similar … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Impact of Multi-Brand Shared Keywords
Why You Need A Process For Integrated Marketing
What is Integrated Marketing? Besides being a buzzword, like "synergy", "freemium", or "snackable". Integrated marketing is basically sending the same message via all of your marketing communications. It's about consistently portraying your brand's truth. All the time. In every communication. Integrated Marketing isn't a new concept, but it's discussed more and more due to … [Read more...] about Why You Need A Process For Integrated Marketing
Upgrade Your Data, Upgrade Your Analysis
It’s easy to hit a rut in your analysis. Problems become stale, questions feel like they will never be resolved, and there isn’t anything left to find in the data. This is where adding extra data sources or facets can help. More often than not, this will come down to your unique situation and needs. This means there is no perfect system for getting this right. Some of these … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Data, Upgrade Your Analysis
Diagnose High CPL In PPC Search
Cost per leads (or cost per sale, cost per acquisition) is what you as an account manager are optimizing towards. You and your client have a set goal of what you think you can hit to remain profitable. You may also find yourself in a position where you are not hitting your CPL threshold and it is higher than you and your client approve. So how do you diagnose what the problem … [Read more...] about Diagnose High CPL In PPC Search
How to Use RSAs with Limited Data
RSAs, or Responsive Search Ads, are the newest ad type by Google (still in beta) to help improve relevancy and ad performance. There is hesitancy for implementation due to some lack of reporting and ability to understand what variation and how they improve performance. So, today, I’d like to share some specific ways to start testing RSAs when there is limited visibility into … [Read more...] about How to Use RSAs with Limited Data