A recent Dentsu study, in partnership with TikTok, shows that advertisers on the platform achieve strong returns on investment (ROI) for both short-term and long-term sales. The analysis (PDF link) focused on 15 brands in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland and compared TikTok’s performance with other media channels. Dentsu found: “With a short-term ROI of … Read more
Click fraud in lead generation can drain your marketing budget and corrupt your data, leading to misguided strategic decisions. While automated detection tools serve as a first line of defense, relying solely on them is not enough. This guide presents practical, hands-on approaches to identify and combat click fraud in your lead generation campaigns in … Read more
Expanding your Google Ads campaigns to international markets sounds exciting – until you realize just how many settings can make or break your results. If you assume that what works in your home country will work everywhere, think again. From currency mismatches to targeting mishaps, international PPC comes with a unique set of challenges. To … Read more
Google Ads just rolled out an update to Responsive Search Ads (RSAs), and while it may not seem groundbreaking at first glance, it could have a noticeable impact on how advertisers optimize their campaigns. This update focuses on how Google assembles ad assets, giving marketers more control over messaging while still leveraging AI-driven automation. If … Read more
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In an increasingly data-driven advertising world, getting your ads in front of the right people can make all the difference. One powerful way to achieve that is through audience layering in Google Ads. By stacking multiple audience signals like remarketing lists, in-market segments, and more, you can deliver highly relevant ads and zero in on … Read more
Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, … Read more
Google’s new ads rules demote confusing landing pages and reward those aligned with user intent. Google Ads now prioritizes landing pages that are easy to navigate. Ads with confusing pages are demoted. Straightforward design drives better ad performance. Source link
New data shows what many marketers already suspect: it’s getting harder and more expensive to convert online visitors. A study of 90 billion sessions shows organic traffic is down from last year, pushing more brands toward paid channels to make up the difference. This information comes from Contentsquare’s Digital Experience Benchmark Report, which examines changes … Read more
As a marketing leader with experience at several different tech companies, I’ve become an expert at real-time bidding (RTB) for programmatic ads. This process is often one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to purchase ad inventory online. But, even for experienced marketers, real-time bidding can be confusing. That’s why I wrote this article: … Read more
In an increasingly data-driven advertising world, getting your ads in front of the right people can make all the difference. One powerful way to achieve that is through audience layering in Google Ads. By stacking multiple audience signals like remarketing lists, in-market segments, and more, you can deliver highly relevant ads and zero in on … Read more
Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, … Read more
Big news from Meta: Threads, the platform everyone rushed to last summer, is officially testing ads. In its announcement today, Threads is launching an image ads test with select brands in the United States and Japan. For now, this is just a trial run with a handful of brands, but it’s a clear sign that … Read more
Google Ads updates Performance Max with advanced controls, improved reporting, and smarter targeting to optimize campaign performance. Advertisers get more control over AI with new targeting and exclusion tools. Improved reporting provides clearer insights into search and asset performance. Updates focus on transparency, actionable data, and high-value customer targeting. Source link
When we hear the word “organic,” we usually think natural, pure, and unaltered. A delicious juice, perhaps. Well, the same goes for organic marketing — minus the juice part. Organic marketing is all about naturally attracting your audience to your brand or business. It’s about grabbing their attention and winning them over without “paying” for … Read more
Following on the footsteps of Performance Max campaigns, Microsoft Ads launched multi-format campaigns for Audience Ads. This new feature allows advertisers to create a single campaign that seamlessly integrates various ad formats, including native, display, and online video ads. Upon its launch, multi-format campaigns for Audience ads are available globally and now the default selection … Read more
TikTok isn’t just a place for dance challenges or trendy lip-sync videos; it’s now one of the most powerful platforms for advertisers. With its unique mix of authenticity and creativity, TikTok offers marketers a golden opportunity to reach engaged audiences in fresh ways. But setting up a campaign is only the beginning. Once your ads … Read more
This year brought a steady stream of updates in Google Ads that spanned across campaign types and creative, media activation, and measurement solutions – many informed directly by advertiser feedback. I won’t cover every big update here, but building on a talk I gave at Hero Conf in San Diego recently, I’ll highlight some of … Read more
