Google is updating its policy limiting personalized advertising to include more restrictions on ads related to consumer financial products and services. Google’s personalized ads policy prohibits targeting users based on sensitive categories like race, religion, or sexual orientation. Over the years, Google has continued updating the policy to introduce new limitations. The latest update to … Read more
Performance Max has taken Google’s center stage in the last few years. Originally launched in 2021, this PPC campaign type has been met with both praise and criticism among advertisers. But with AI and machine learning in full force Performance Max isn’t something to ignore anymore. Keep reading to understand the ins and outs of … Read more
Performance Max has taken Google’s center stage in the last few years. Originally launched in 2021, this PPC campaign type has been met with both praise and criticism among advertisers. But with AI and machine learning in full force Performance Max isn’t something to ignore anymore. Keep reading to understand the ins and outs of … Read more
In a post on X, Google AdsLiaisons answered the top questions about automatically created assets (ACA). Now that automatically-created assets (ACA) for responsive search ads have rolled out in 8 languages, I wanted to answer some FAQs we’ve heard…. — AdsLiaison (@adsliaison) November 20, 2023 Google recently rolled out ACA for Responsive Search Ads (RSA) … Read more
Navigating PPC isn’t easy. No one has all the answers, but get enough experts together, and you can discover powerful PPC trends. Which is exactly what we did. As pay-per-click (PPC) marketing evolves with new trends constantly emerging, it can be hard to know where to focus your efforts. What worked for your PPC campaigns … Read more
Google has launched new generative AI capabilities in its Performance Max advertising product. Currently rolling out in beta to all U.S. advertisers, the features will allow you to create and scale new text and image assets for your campaigns using AI. Performance Max, first introduced in 2021, is Google’s AI-powered solution spanning search, YouTube, display, … Read more
There are two very big considerations when taking on a new PPC client: Will you make money by helping this client, and will you enjoy working with them? Both of these questions factor into SQLing (sales qualified lead-ing) a prospective client. Yet they should be asked of existing clients, too. Scope creep (being asked to … Read more
As digital advertising grows more invasive, DuckDuckGo offers marketers a privacy-focused alternative through its partnership with Microsoft. In an exclusive interview with Search Engine Journal, DuckDuckGo explains how its contextual advertising model respects user privacy while providing relevant ads and analytics to advertisers. This article provides key insights into DuckDuckGo’s privacy-first approach, contrasting it with … Read more
Google has launched a new advertising product called AR Beauty Ads, which allows beauty brands to promote their products using augmented reality (AR) technology. The interactive ads feature virtual try-on capabilities that aim to showcase items in a more engaging way. AR Beauty ads are now available for lip and eye makeup products, with foundation … Read more
Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., held its third quarter 2023 earnings call, offering insights into how its major products and services are performing. Specifically, the earnings call transcript reveals how Alphabet’s investments in AI and new generative search capabilities positively impact its business, with implications for marketers and advertisers. Search Ads Google Search ads remain … Read more
To tackle user privacy concerns, Google will test a new IP Protection feature during a phased rollout for Chrome users to safeguard their identities online. What Is IP Protection? Initially introduced as “Gnatcatcher,” IP protection proposes to mask users’ original IP addresses by routing their web traffic through privacy proxies. The goal is to limit … Read more
Part of what makes digital advertising challenging is that UIs change just as constantly as algorithms. It can be tough to stay on top of all the changes and tasks required for peak account performance. While these may be known to some, they represent the most common “hidden levers” I see in account audits. Hidden … Read more
Microsoft Advertising has launched a comprehensive guide to aid marketers in devising efficient ad strategies for the holiday season. The guide, “Your Festive Season Marketing Playbook,” aims to assist advertising teams in understanding and responding to evolving customer behaviors and trends as we approach the much-anticipated holiday shopping period. Early Planning & Clever Budgeting The … Read more
In its latest article, Microsoft Advertising highlighted a series of updates to various features aimed at helping advertisers maximize ad campaign budget, reach new audiences, and increase ad options for specific verticals. 6 Updates To Audience Ads This month’s news featured six updates to Audiences Ads, which leverage consumer intent signals, such as searches, web activity, … Read more
Like it or not, the Google Analytics 4 migration deadline has come and gone. For someone who’s used Google Universal Analytics for the past 10 years, dealing with this change has been tough. The previous platform provided easy-to-use reports at marketers’ fingertips in an instant. It’s easy to have a love/hate relationship with Google Analytics … Read more
Microsoft Advertising and Snap have announced a pivotal partnership that positions both tech giants at the vanguard of advertising innovation. Using Microsoft’s Chat Ads API, Snap aims to serve sponsored links in Snapchat’s My AI chatbot, augmenting a dynamic user experience. Snapchat My AI Chatbot Displays Ads To 150 Million Users Snapchat boasts an impressive … Read more
More and more companies are discovering the benefits of a well-run PPC program. PPC can be so much more than just a lead generation tool. With many different campaign types available in Google and Microsoft Ads, a sophisticated PPC program can support potential buyers in every part of their journey. However, competitive keywords in certain … Read more
Microsoft announced a series of generative AI updates to its search and advertising platforms to redefine how we interact with search engines and online ads. Earlier this year, the tech giant revealed its plans to implement generative AI into its services to change how we work. It’s doing that with features like Compare & Decide … Read more
