When that reality was, though, was a matter of extreme debate ~ Iliad & Odyssey The idea of Paid Search and SEO being one, has been debated for years. Paid search is pay per click (PPC) traffic that is not free. You have to pay a cost dictated by Amazon, Microsoft Ads, Google, Oath. SEO is free search engine optimized organic traffic, think Yahoo, Google … [Read more...] about Paid and Organic are Indistinguishable
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Solve Attribution Woes: Adjust Your Settings & Expectations for a More Comprehensive Marketing Strategy
Very rarely in my PPC life do I bring up the subject of attribution with clients, colleagues, or industry friends without seeing a look of pain cross a face that may have been perfectly congenial a moment ago. Much teeth-sucking and drink sipping ensues when the difficult topic of attribution enters the discussion. We all fear we aren't properly attributing our conversions … [Read more...] about Solve Attribution Woes: Adjust Your Settings & Expectations for a More Comprehensive Marketing Strategy
[Hero Academy Video] How to Pull a Search Query Report in Under 10 Minutes
Search Query Reports (SQRs) can be overwhelming, but they are a really important tool for your paid media campaigns. You should be using them to do regular checkups on your account and to help eliminate irregular traffic. They are especially important if you have limited spend for your accounts or are worried that you have cross-pollination in your account. Plus there are many … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] How to Pull a Search Query Report in Under 10 Minutes
Predictions for Online Marketplaces in 2020
Shoppers and merchants alike are flocking to online marketplaces for everything from groceries to cars. We expect this trend to continue into 2020 and beyond. This webinar will bring you the latest updates on the major players like Google Shopping and Amazon, as well as some lesser-known (but highly effective) platforms like Verizon Media and Pinterest. We’ll even be sharing … [Read more...] about Predictions for Online Marketplaces in 2020
Programmatic for Beginners: 5 Resources
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
[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
[Hero Academy Video] A Breakdown of Ad Extensions for Google Ads
Google Ad extensions are all about helping the advertiser provide more information to people searching on Google. The number of relevant extensions you’re running can greatly affect the appeal of your ads. The more appealing the ad, the more likely it is to receive clicks. As we know, clicks help lead to sales, leads, conversions, bookings, or whatever you are offering. If you … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] A Breakdown of Ad Extensions for Google Ads
[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
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
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
3 Killer Strategies for Custom Affinity Audience Campaigns
Below we dig into 3 killer strategies for using custom affinity audience targeting, performance results and key lessons learned from managing custom affinity targeting. Affinity audience targeting is not new. Facebook, Google, and Amazon have been using them for some time and have seen huge success. Affinity Audiences are TV-style audiences that are designed to help connect … [Read more...] about 3 Killer Strategies for Custom Affinity Audience Campaigns
Hero Academy Live!
We’re bringing our new video series, Hero Academy, live for a special event. Showcasing three new sessions, you’ll learn a scientific process on how to improve your ad copy with Microsoft’s Purna Virji, a breakdown of ad extensions on Google and how you should be using them with Hanapin’s Elliot Kemp, and an overview on what frequency capping is and how to use to your advantage … [Read more...] about Hero Academy Live!