This post comes to us from our friend Ruth Derby, a Paid Advertising Executive at The Tomorrow Lab. Her post was originally shared here. Hear more from Ruth on Twitter - @ruthcowan5. (Note: This post has been lightly edited from its original version) Last [year], I had the opportunity to attend Hero Conf London at etc.venues, St Paul’s. Spending two full days in buzzing … [Read more...] about 5 Heroes of Hero Conf London 2016
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Geo Targeting on Facebook
Geo Targeting. It’s something us marketers hear about all of the time in regards to search. Whether it’s tailoring your ads for high performing cities, adjusting for products only available in certain markets or just singling out North Dakota for no reason; I’m sure you’re well versed in how to apply it to your search campaigns. If not, I recommend Discovering 3 Levels of Geo … [Read more...] about Geo Targeting on Facebook
The Great Rollover: Google Pushes Universal App Campaigns
Earlier this month, Google notified AdWords customers that all app install campaigns will be migrated to Universal App Campaigns (UAC). On October 16, new app install campaigns created in AdWords will begin running on UAC. And on November 15 of this year, existing app promo campaigns for search, display and YouTube will stop running. So what are UACs, and why does Google … [Read more...] about The Great Rollover: Google Pushes Universal App Campaigns
Austin
This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Austin
Making the Case for the Customer Journey as an Important Piece of the Digital Puzzle
Let’s face it. We live in a fast-paced era and work in a technology-driven industry where the ability and expectations to quickly make changes can inhibit critical thinking. In fact, when speaking to the pros of paid search, the speed at which marketers are able to make changes based on data is typically a highlight. We can increase bids, change budgets, update ads, migrate to … [Read more...] about Making the Case for the Customer Journey as an Important Piece of the Digital Puzzle
A Strategic Overview For Getting Started With Twitter Ads
Thinking about advertising on Twitter for yourself or for a client? In this article, I will briefly cover a strategic overview for getting started with Twitter Ads. The topics I will touch on are the very first questions that I came to mind for me when I knew I was going to be managing ads on Twitter for the first time. They are also the first questions your client will most … [Read more...] about A Strategic Overview For Getting Started With Twitter Ads
Why Manual Bidding Will Slowly Ride Into The Sunset
Throughout the evolution of AdWords, we have seen so many rollouts and changes to how we manage our campaigns and strategy. Removal of close variant controls, the removal and then re-introduction of device bidding, ETA’s, the dread of changing to the new UI. Despite all of this, one thing has always remained a constant: Control of our bids and the choice to use automation if … [Read more...] about Why Manual Bidding Will Slowly Ride Into The Sunset
Comparing AdWords & Real Estate: Understanding CPC Inflation
There are many surprising similarities between AdWords auctions and real estate markets. What can one ancient industry teach us about one that is so new to us? By comparing the two we'll try and understand more about CPC inflation, effective investment strategies and where the industry could be heading. AdWords auctions are like real estate auctions in many ways. A savvy … [Read more...] about Comparing AdWords & Real Estate: Understanding CPC Inflation
3 Easy Landing Page Updates To Improve Quality Score
If you are immersed in the world of PPC, then quality score is surely a term that you’ve heard time and time again. Many advertisers know that quality score is important and that it needs to be addressed, but many don’t know exactly where to start. What’s in our control and what’s out of our control? What changes can we make that can have an impact on quality score? In today’s … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Landing Page Updates To Improve Quality Score
Ads in Mobile Apps: Not Just For Other Mobile Apps
A week ago I was researching ad placement ideas for a client trying desperately to deliver something deliciously new and creative. I am admittedly, not much of an “app” person, but as I kept stumbling upon apps related to my client’s industry, I got wide-eyed at the thought of deliberately placing an ad in a related app. Typically in my display efforts, I purposely avoid in-app … [Read more...] about Ads in Mobile Apps: Not Just For Other Mobile Apps
Automate Your Manual Bidding Strategy Using Supermetrics
One of the most important parts of our job as PPC’ers is bidding. We place bids to win auctions to gain conversions and leads. A big part, then, of our PPC strategy is optimizing bidding. There are several bidding strategies out there, but they can be simplified down to two categories: automated bidding and manual bidding. Automated bidding can be helpful, especially in … [Read more...] about Automate Your Manual Bidding Strategy Using Supermetrics
Why Hero Conf Calls London Home – Year After Year!
Easy to get to but hard to leave, London is a uniquely diverse city with some of the world’s best sites. Whether you are looking to take in the iconic skyline from the London Eye or immerse yourself in culture at the British Museum, London has something for everyone. Which is why it's been so easy to make the decision to bring Hero Conf back to the UK capital, again and … [Read more...] about Why Hero Conf Calls London Home – Year After Year!