I hate to admit it, but I probably spend more time surfing YouTube than I probably should. You know how it goes: A friend sends you a link to some funny or random video on YouTube, then you find another video to watch and then you’re hooked. As someone who manages PPC accounts for a living, I wondered, why am I not on YouTube trying to grab a share of this captive … [Read more...] about Integrating YouTube Promoted Vidoes Into Your PPC Accounts
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Breaking Free from Misleading Ad Results: Using First-Party Data for Smarter Measurement
As marketers, we’re all familiar with the sinking feeling when a client asks, “So… how do we know this is working?” You’re not alone — according to recent research, 39% of marketing decision-makers struggle to measure the impact of each marketing channel. Personally, I think that number is conservative. Measurement has always been difficult, but in the last few years, it’s … [Read more...] about Breaking Free from Misleading Ad Results: Using First-Party Data for Smarter Measurement
Lessons From 15 Years in Paid Media: The Mistakes That Still Haunt Me (and How You Can Avoid Them)
I started my career in paid media back in 2011 at a small PPC agency called Periscopix. It was, in many ways, a much simpler time. Performance Max didn’t exist. Campaign management meant making one bid change a day. You had full control. It was also the year that Prince William and Kate Middleton got married, and the year Charlie Sheen made headlines for all the wrong … [Read more...] about Lessons From 15 Years in Paid Media: The Mistakes That Still Haunt Me (and How You Can Avoid Them)
Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
From Google reliance to Microsoft Ads innovation, advertisers must embrace multi-platform strategies. Advertising, at its core, is about connecting people with valuable products and services. It’s the act of calling attention to something to attract interest, engagement, and sales. In practice, however, the industry has evolved into a highly complex auction where billions of … [Read more...] about Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
The aim of this article is a simple one: To cause you to make UX a core part of your marketing strategy, not an afterthought. It shouldn’t be a separate team hidden in a corner that nobody talks to. It needs to sit at the heart of your marketing efforts because that’s how businesses win today. What UX Really Means When I first started in UX about seven … [Read more...] about Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
How AI is increasing the threat from ad hijacking & impersonation fraud – And how to fight back
AI makes it increasingly easy to fool people. It can manipulate truth, create convincing fakes, and erode trust. And nowhere is this more dangerous than in digital marketing, where ads, brands, and budgets are on the line. In this article, I’ll explore three major ways fraudsters exploit paid advertising - impersonation fraud, brand bidding, and phishing ads - and how … [Read more...] about How AI is increasing the threat from ad hijacking & impersonation fraud – And how to fight back
LinkedIn Ads Analytics: B2B Metrics That Matter
LinkedIn is the go-to place for professionals looking to connect, share, and do business. Now, it has become a powerful resource for B2B marketers. But running ads here isn't enough. You must pay attention to the right B2B metrics. Otherwise, you could be wasting time and money. With 1.1 billion users globally, LinkedIn is an essential tool for B2B social media. It often … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Ads Analytics: B2B Metrics That Matter
Video Retargeting: Converting Warm Leads in Your PPC Funnel
Someone checked out your product video, browsed your pricing page or stayed on your site longer than most people do. All good signs, but… Then they left. What now? That gap between interest and commitment is where your warm leads hang around. Unless you go after them with something that catches their interest, they might just never come back again. At this point, they … [Read more...] about Video Retargeting: Converting Warm Leads in Your PPC Funnel
The Converged Frontier: How Google AI is Reshaping PPC and SEO
The digital marketing landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift, a revolution driven by Google's aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence into its core search and advertising products. This isn't just another algorithm update; it's a fundamental reimagining of how users find information and how businesses reach them. The introduction and rapid expansion of AI … [Read more...] about The Converged Frontier: How Google AI is Reshaping PPC and SEO
16 tips to shake up and optimise your Google Ads Performance Max campaigns
If you’re running Google Ads, it’s likely you’ve already tested Performance Max (pMax) and, just as likely, enjoyed mixed results. That's because, unfortunately, it’s not a ‘set it and forget it’ feature. You will need to invest considerable effort to achieve good results. What is Google Ads Performance Max (pMax)? In theory pMax should work like a dream. You get more … [Read more...] about 16 tips to shake up and optimise your Google Ads Performance Max campaigns
Store Visit Tracking: How to Use Google Ads to Drive Footfall to Your Local Business
How do you optimise campaigns when in-store visits are more valuable than online conversions? This is particularly pertinent for restaurant, retail store, and service businesses clients; where the real magic happens face-to-face. The answer is with store visit tracking. Whether you love it or loathe it, Performance Max has transformed how we measure and optimise for physical … [Read more...] about Store Visit Tracking: How to Use Google Ads to Drive Footfall to Your Local Business
Best practices to boost results with Performance Max
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, performance marketers are increasingly challenged to rethink their strategies, reimagine tools, and reinvent the way they connect with audiences. Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaign type, despite representing one of the most significant shifts to the broader advertising landscape in recent years, is still not as well … [Read more...] about Best practices to boost results with Performance Max
