“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” - John Maxwell The onset of COVID-19 and the resulting economic changes have left a mark on the paid media industry. Some companies have flourished during this time, especially e-commerce brands, but many others have not. In fact, according to our survey respondents, 64% of marketers are spending less during COVID-19 and some have … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Will Paid Media Ever Be the Same Again?
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How A Conversion Action Sets Funnel Drove A 160% Increase in Revenue
Conversion Action Sets are one of the greatest in the evolution of Google products, and I’m surprised at the seeming lack of adoption across the industry. For this lover of B2B Marketing, my client’s funnels have never looked better and it’s because I can tightly control what lead types I want to generate from campaigns and I can control the cost through automated … [Read more...] about How A Conversion Action Sets Funnel Drove A 160% Increase in Revenue
3 Areas Of Digital Advertising That Are STILL Problematic
My passion for digital advertising comes from one particular item: data. The amount of information that we have the opportunity to look through and analyze is astonishing. From basic metrics like impressions and clicks to more intriguing insights such as website navigation paths or adds to cart, everything seems to be in place for complex questions and problems to be tackled … [Read more...] about 3 Areas Of Digital Advertising That Are STILL Problematic
Optimizing Podcasts for The Local Businesses
With the world now saturated with products and services, you have to find a way to touch base with your target audience so you can effectively stand out from your competition. Podcasting is one way to get that done, as it can efficiently engage with your consumers while informing them about your brand. It is now common practice for businesses to rely on these audio files for … [Read more...] about Optimizing Podcasts for The Local Businesses
Build Custom Reports in Google Analytics
When I first started working in PPC, I loved building reports - I was new, I had the time, I loved getting into the weeds of all the data for that month. As my career progresses, I’m finding less and less time to sift through data to create my own reports manually. Here’s the bright side! Since I am a data nerd and love learning new things, I invested in … [Read more...] about Build Custom Reports in Google Analytics
Why You Should Layer Affinity Audiences on your Google Ads Search Campaigns
By now, I would hope you’re making ample use of Google’s curated lists across paid search, Display, & YouTube. If not, I recommend reading why it’s important to be taking full advantage of layering audiences on search campaigns. With the addition of affinity audiences to Google search campaigns, we now have the ability to continue to hone our top-of-funnel audiences and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Layer Affinity Audiences on your Google Ads Search Campaigns
Navigating A Successful “Difficult Conversation”
There are few things that instill such fear as the four words: We need to talk. Why is that? What tells us that we should first worry and start assuming it’s for the worst? Our human brains are created with an amygdala rooted in the need to protect us from danger. And even the simplest of questions “Hey, can we talk?” elicits a lightning bolt of fear and uncertainty … [Read more...] about Navigating A Successful “Difficult Conversation”
Data Studio Tips Part 2: Intermediate
Welcome to Part 2 of our favorite Data Studio tips! If you missed part 1, check it out here - Data Studio Tips Part 1: Beginner. Custom Metrics & Dimensions It’s likely that at some point in your report creation, you’ll need a calculated metric or dimension that isn’t already included in your data set. Common ones are cost per lead (CPL) and click-through-rate (CTR), … [Read more...] about Data Studio Tips Part 2: Intermediate
Reach Out to the Right Decision-Makers on LinkedIn Ads
LinkedIn Ads is among the best marketing platforms for advertising to B2B audiences. This is due to both extensive user base and functional capabilities offered by the platform. However, with the multitude of tools available, we sometimes opt for the most straightforward out-of-the-box techniques, failing to adjust our tactics for the specific task at hand. This, in turn may … [Read more...] about Reach Out to the Right Decision-Makers on LinkedIn Ads
Three Basic Categories of Google Ads Bidding
There are only two certain things in life: death and Google Ads updates. Google makes updates to its ads platform on a monthly basis and most of these are small changes or new features types to test out. However, every year or so Google loves to rock the boat with removing or adding a new bid strategy. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed any big news recently! However, given … [Read more...] about Three Basic Categories of Google Ads Bidding
An Essential Rundown On Twitter Ads
In their 2019 review, Twitter stated that on average their platform holds 139 million monetizable daily active users. Combine this with a 20% rise in engagement rate year on year and it’s a recipe for success in reaching your target audience. If you want to utilize what Twitter can do for you and maximize your investment in the platform, read on. Campaigns: Awareness, … [Read more...] about An Essential Rundown On Twitter Ads
Data Studio Tips Part 1: Beginner
Welcome to Part 1 of our favorite Data Studio tips! Google’s Data Studio is a great tool for visualization and reporting, but it comes with its own learning curve. Below are 3 beginner tips that will make your Data Studio life a lot easier. Learn How to Manage Data Sources Data sources are the foundation from which Data Studio can work its magic. Without an … [Read more...] about Data Studio Tips Part 1: Beginner