Video advertising. Nearly every brand wants to test it, but nearly every brand struggles to create compelling video assets. “We don’t have anyone on our team that can create video.” “We don’t have the budget to hire a creative agency.” “Our creative team doesn’t have time or the expertise to create the videos we need.” “There are too many legal hoops to jump … [Read more...] about Creating Compelling Video with YouTube’s Video Builder
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Maybe you think of robots taking over the world, like in the movies, or self-driving cars. Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence as 1) a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers and 2) the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human … [Read more...] about How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
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
Competitor Strategies for Lead Generation – A Case Study
As a result of COVID-19, many brands have been competing aggressively to drive the most leads possible in Google Search. I was recently approached by a brand team who was getting pressure from upper management to do just that in March. The team had a new responsibility of bringing in ? of their business’ revenue by increasing sales form submissions, which garner leads with high … [Read more...] about Competitor Strategies for Lead Generation – A Case Study
3 Ad Copy Considerations That Actually Make a Difference
When I first started online advertising, I thought ad copy was everything. In my mind, a slight change in wording such as “buy now” vs “shop now” could change the world. Then, I saw ad copy tests where the adjustments did nothing to improve performance. I’m not saying ad copy is completely irrelevant now but seeing instances where ad copy adjustments did not change … [Read more...] about 3 Ad Copy Considerations That Actually Make a Difference
Cross-Platform Lead-Gen Strategy That Lowers CPL
A strong lead-gen funnel is more important than ever especially considering the COVID time period in which I am writing this. Informing users and helping guide them through the funnel is the best way to continue to drive qualified leads. One of the better strategies I have recently implemented is a cross-platform play between LinkedIn and Facebook - gaining qualified users … [Read more...] about Cross-Platform Lead-Gen Strategy That Lowers CPL
How To Maximize eCommerce Revenue When Demand Skyrockets
There is no doubt the recent stay-at-home orders have impacted businesses in a big way. Some businesses have experienced significant revenue loss, while some eCommerce companies are seeing record revenue months. The current pandemic has changed search behavior as more people shift to buying online. Many eCommerce businesses have experienced an increase in conversion rate … [Read more...] about How To Maximize eCommerce Revenue When Demand Skyrockets
3 Forecasting Strategies For PPC Data Anomalies
COVID-19 is impacting every area of our lives. Working for an agency, or within a marketing department, I imagine it impacted your client’s marketing budgets (or your own) for the immediate future and most likely, for the rest of the year and into next year. I have a client that was severely affected by COVID-19 in an extremely positive way - they could not keep up … [Read more...] about 3 Forecasting Strategies For PPC Data Anomalies
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
UPDATED! The Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
We're tracking COVID-19's impact on the paid media industry with our Paid Media Pulse dashboard, a report which shares survey data from marketers across the globe every month. The dashboard gives you insights on where paid media dollars are being invested and what predictions look like for the next month. We just updated the dashboard with the newest data! Here are … [Read more...] about UPDATED! The Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
Reduce Ad Copy Mistakes With Ad Content Calendars
When working with paid search campaigns, we sometimes work in a silo and get sudden demands from content or merchandise teams. These requests are usually centered around changing ad copy to reflect upcoming sales, promotions, or sponsored events. As many of you know, ads written under stress and with short turnaround times are far more likely to have mistakes or be misaligned … [Read more...] about Reduce Ad Copy Mistakes With Ad Content Calendars
How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
“Data data everywhere, nor any report to view” Data comes in all shapes and sizes, from multiple platforms and in various formats. When it comes time to build a report or run an analysis, it oftentimes is very cumbersome to merge data sources. This post will describe common methods of PPC data aggregation. Combining Data In Google Sheets Perhaps the simplest method of … [Read more...] about How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
