Have you heard a lot about programmatic advertising, but you're not sure what it means or where to start? If so, we've got some handy resources to help you better understand the programmatic landscape. All of these resources are free, ungated, and actionable! I've listed them in the order that I'd recommend reading them. The first guide and second blog will help you get … [Read more...] about Programmatic for Beginners: 5 Resources
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[Hero Academy Video] Overview of Frequency Capping
At one point or another, we all have browsed the internet, Facebook, or any other online source and have been pelted with digital advertisements whether we wanted them or not. Most of us have been hit with certain ads so many times that we become numb to the company serving those ads. This is where frequency capping comes in. Ad frequency is the number of times your … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] Overview of Frequency Capping
The Case for PPC Scripts
How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice! Hi, I’m Connor Regan, an Account Manager here at Hanapin Marketing. Today we’ll be going over scripts, what they are, how they work and how we might best use them with PPC advertising. Neat! What Are Scripts & How Do They Work? Starting with the technical definition given by Google, “Google Ads scripts provide a … [Read more...] about The Case for PPC Scripts
Paid Search Marketing: What To Consider
IMO, one of the best advantages of PPC marketing is the ability to analyze the online behavior of your target audience and quickly expand your reach to generate revenue for your business. Pay-Per-Click ad campaigns are a great way to optimize branding exposure and implement seasonal marketing strategies. If you are thinking of starting a pay-per-click ad campaign, here are some … [Read more...] about Paid Search Marketing: What To Consider
The Great Brand Keyword Debate: What You Need To Consider
Earlier this week, Jason Fried, the Co-founder and CEO of Basecamp, caused waves in the PPC community by expressing his displeasure with brands who buy competitor’s brand keyword(s). Here is the statement he made on LinkedIn. He also tweeted a similar message which included a sample ad making fun of the situation. Fried’s frustration is twofold. He believes that … [Read more...] about The Great Brand Keyword Debate: What You Need To Consider
[Hero Academy Video] How to Turn Ad Copy Brainstorming Into a Science
Writing ad copy isn’t the most thrilling thing to do. While almost any ad copy you write will be ok and do ok, that’s not what you want to settle for. Great ad copy will not only help you stand out amongst your competitors, but will get you the performance you’re looking for out of your paid search campaigns. In this new, short video on Hero Academy, the Senior Manager … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] How to Turn Ad Copy Brainstorming Into a Science
August Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google Ads releases phrase match and broad match modifiers Details: Last year, Google Ads started allowing exact match keywords to match to close variants. To keep advertisers from needing to build exhaustive keyword lists, Google Ads is extending close variant matching to phrase … [Read more...] about August Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
Frequency Capping in Digital Advertising
At one point or another, we all have browsed the internet, Facebook, or any other online source and have been pelted with digital advertisements whether we wanted them or not. Most of us have been hit with certain ads so many times that we become numb to the company serving those ads. Currently, I see this the worst on Hulu, where I have seen the same 4 ads on rotation for … [Read more...] about Frequency Capping in Digital Advertising
Data Studio Showdown: Dashboards vs Reports
You work hard all month to get your clients great paid search results. What’s the best way to help them understand - and appreciate - the performance you’re driving? Whether you need a “hands-off” automated dashboard solution, or a curated, high-impact report, you can build it with Data Studio, Google’s data visualization platform. While Data Studio does not distinguish … [Read more...] about Data Studio Showdown: Dashboards vs Reports
Ogilvy + PPC = Heroic Results
Ogilvy has helped build some of the most valuable brands in the world – IBM, Dove, IKEA and Coke Zero to name a few – and this year, Ogilvy and PPC collide at Hero Conf London, 21-22 October. Vice Chairman, Rory Sutherland, and Senior Consultant, Andrew Van Aken, are taking the Hero Conf stage to share best practices learned from years of experience in the business of … [Read more...] about Ogilvy + PPC = Heroic Results
The Future of Paid Social: Is Your Marketing Team Ready?
If you're planning your 2020 marketing budget, there are a lot of trends you should be considering. As a paid media agency, we're already planning our marketing budgets for 2020. We're also starting those conversations with our clients. It's a time-intensive process for all of us. The cycle of making projections, pitching, and deliberating can take months before a final … [Read more...] about The Future of Paid Social: Is Your Marketing Team Ready?
New Releases on Hero Academy! Starting Pinterest & Apple Search Ads
Hero Academy is Hanapin's newest initiative featuring short and basic how-tos on paid advertising in a variety of platforms. Current topics include the basics of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook, Quora, Excel, + more. AND NOW, we've released 2 BRAND NEW videos! Along with videos that show you the basics of getting started in different platforms, Hero Academy will … [Read more...] about New Releases on Hero Academy! Starting Pinterest & Apple Search Ads
