In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Import Google Ads Data into Google Sheets Details: A Google Ads add-on is now available for Google Sheets. Navigate to the “Add-ons” drop down menu in order to install. Impact: The Add-On eliminates a degree of manual work and opens the door for improved custom … [Read more...] about November 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
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What Marketers Need to Understand About Automated Bid Algorithms
In conversations with clients, I find myself using a phrase like, “We can do that, but we need to make sure we grease the wheels of the machine first.” What my Industrial-age jargon actually means is, we need to make sure that we’re not forcing the algorithms to have to relearn in a way that will be detrimental to our performance. I’m going to spare you arguments as to why you … [Read more...] about What Marketers Need to Understand About Automated Bid Algorithms
October 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Attribution updates on Google including Youtube and Data-Driven Measurement Details: Youtube has been added to Google Ads attribution reporting. Additionally, their data-driven attribution model is now available to more advertisers. Impact: Youtube’s addition to Google … [Read more...] about October 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google limits Search Terms transparency due to privacy concerns Details: In early September, Google began withholding information on low impression search query results. Moving forward, that data will “only include terms that were searched by a significant number of users”. … [Read more...] about September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
How To Transfer Google Campaigns to Microsoft Ads
Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising have always been near mirror images of each other when it comes to search engine marketing. Generally, Google is the innovator and Microsoft follows along with similar updates a few months later. Even though there are some differences between the two, many advertisers set up their ad accounts in similar manners. Considering this fact, … [Read more...] about How To Transfer Google Campaigns to Microsoft Ads
August 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google expands lead forms to Youtube and Discovery Campaigns Details: Lead form extensions (which are currently active in search) now extend to Youtube and Discovery campaigns. Impact: Google has become increasingly B2B friendly over the past couple of years. The success … [Read more...] about August 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
The Most Underutilized Microsoft Advertising Features
Microsoft Advertising is the underdog of the advertising world. With Google having a stronger market share, most advertisers will often overlook the capabilities of Microsoft, thinking of them as a secondary option at best. But this horse is definitely worth placing a bet on. Microsoft Advertising is a game-changer for many businesses. It’s the underutilized … [Read more...] about The Most Underutilized Microsoft Advertising Features
July 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Buy on Google is now commission-free Details: Following the addition of free product listings a couple of months back, Google Shopping will offer commission-free access to their native checkout within product listings via “Buy on Google”. With the announcement, came a … [Read more...] about July 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
In the Fall of 2019, the PPC Twitter-verse was newly abuzz with a question that has been around for as long as the industry has existed: is it worth it to bid on brand keywords? At the time, we wrote about that topic extensively - see Matt Umbro’s “The Great Brand Keyword Debate: What You Need To Consider” for a detailed recap. As with many questions, the answer to the … [Read more...] about How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Resources For Managing Campaigns through COVID-19 Details: Google has created a centralized space for their resources in managing paid ad campaigns in the mix of global pandemic. This page is chock-full of resources and tips on strategy for each network, platform, and … [Read more...] about June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Sustaining Client Relationships When Marketing Budgets Are Low [3 Tips]
As we all know, the COVID season has been a trying time for all, and during these times everyone needs someone they can trust. Agency clients are no exception. As a result of COVID-19, it has been commonplace for brands to decrease their paid media budget or cut all advertising budget as a whole. Many brands have even gone through hard times on their teams, including pay cuts … [Read more...] about Sustaining Client Relationships When Marketing Budgets Are Low [3 Tips]
Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
Even today, people find it hard to trust online shopping. It makes sense, though: you can’t touch, try or test the product with your own hands. Not to mention that, all too often, you don’t get what you thought you would get. And is there anything more frustrating than that? Luckily, eCommerce marketers found a great solution to bridge the gap, foster trust, and prompt … [Read more...] about Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
