Canceling our 2020 events left us missing you: the shakers and movers of digital marketing. We aren’t patient enough to wait until we’re back face-to-face... So we are bringing together our networks, virtually, with 20+ sessions aimed at arming the marketers of today with the newest updates, strategies, and efficiencies available in SEO & paid media. Without … [Read more...] about NEW Hero Conf & SearchLove Virtual Summit
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Google Ads Remarketing Step-By-Step
Remarketing in Google Ads consists of static images, animated images, video, responsive ads, and text ads that are placed on the Google Display and Google Search Network. What makes remarketing different from standard Display and Search advertising is the targeting. Remarketing consists of using a special tracking code to place cookies on the browsers of people visiting your … [Read more...] about Google Ads Remarketing Step-By-Step
Our Commitment to Diversity Begins with Paying Speakers
We’re committed to figuring out diversity. Our Diversity & Inclusion consultants recommended paying our speakers a stipend, and Hero Conf Austin, June 2-3, is where we'll start! The stipend amount is still being determined, and the goal of the stipend is to make the impact of travel costs negligible for our speakers. You might be surprised to learn that it’s … [Read more...] about Our Commitment to Diversity Begins with Paying Speakers
4 Pillars of Paid Media Growth
Paid media is straightforward. “Growth,” however, is very dependent upon the role you play in paid media, so let’s start by defining who these four pillars are intended for and what I mean by “growth.” My paid media experience is 100% agency-based. Naturally, my experience shapes my viewpoint and definition of growth. From the agency perspective, growth equals managing … [Read more...] about 4 Pillars of Paid Media Growth
Running Smart Shopping Alongside Regular Shopping [Test Results]
Hello there, my loyal followers! In this blog post I’ll walk you through my experiences with Google’s Smart Shopping campaigns and why I’ve recently become a fan of them. To start, according to Google, smart shopping campaigns will, “Simplify your campaign management, maximize your conversion value, and expand your reach…” This campaign subtype combines standard shopping … [Read more...] about Running Smart Shopping Alongside Regular Shopping [Test Results]
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
LinkedIn Ads & Hubspot Integration: The Rundown
Today we’ll cover how to integrate your brand’s LinkedIn Ads account with the Hubspot CRM and all of the ancillary benefits that come along with the integration. Connecting A LinkedIn Ads Account to Hubspot The first step in connecting a LinkedIn Ads account within Hubspot is ensuring that the user in charge of connecting the platforms has the necessary permissions. The … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Ads & Hubspot Integration: The Rundown
Top Tips To Get The Most From Microsoft’s New Shutterstock API
In July, Microsoft Advertising announced its new partnership with Shutterstock. This partnership gives its advertisers access to 330 million free images to use in their display campaigns on the Microsoft Audience Network. The move was intended to help advertisers by saving them both time and resources when creating their advertising. With the Shutterstock API, they … [Read more...] about Top Tips To Get The Most From Microsoft’s New Shutterstock API
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
Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
Do you remember what you were doing one year ago? It was a simpler time - the Toronto Raptors were in the midst of an NBA championship run, activists were gearing up to storm Area 51, and a little diddy called “Old Town Road” was burning up the airwaves. You may also remember May 2019 for Google announcing the availability of “Discovery Campaigns”, which were subsequently … [Read more...] about Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
PPC Audiences: What Are They and How Does Google Determine Them?
If you’ve found your way to this blog post, you’re likely like me in the sense that you’re curious about Google’s audiences and how they’re created. The exact algorithm which Google uses to create audience lists is a heavily guarded secret, much like the recipe of Coca-Cola and Colonel Sander’s Original KFC recipe. Personally, I’m fascinated by the fact that Google can take … [Read more...] about PPC Audiences: What Are They and How Does Google Determine Them?
Google Local Campaigns How-To
Looking for a way to drive customers through the front door? Welcome to the world of Google Local campaigns. Designed to promote your businesses’ stores across Search, Maps, YouTube, and the Display Network, you simply add a few lines of text and let Google do the rest. This overview will include what requirements are needed before being able to run these campaigns and how … [Read more...] about Google Local Campaigns How-To