Google Ads is currently experiencing a widespread outage that has affected several components of its platform. The incident, which began on August 1, 2024, at 15:27 UTC, has left many advertisers unable to access vital tools and reports. According to the Google Ads Status Dashboard, multiple features are currently unavailable: Report Editor Dashboards Saved Reports … Read more
Google has released an update to its Publisher Tag Ads Library, introducing a new feature to improve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) scores. The update focuses on yielding during out-of-viewport ad slot insertions when using Single Request Architecture (SRA). INP Improvement: Focus On Ad Loading Efficiency The new feature allows for more strategic ad loading, … Read more
PPC ads are at the core of many marketers’ digital media mix, so it is critical to stay on top of new features and ad tech advancements. The hot topic and major changes involve AI to automate and improve the efficiency of pay-per-click campaigns. However, it’s unsurprising that AI is not replacing the marketing strategist … Read more
With the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris officially opening today, DAIVID used its advanced content testing platform to see which ads from the global sporting event have elicited the most intense positive emotions of all time. Procter & Gamble (P&G) dominates DAIVID’s chart, with five of the top seven ads – including the top three … Read more
There are often times when more than one keyword (and/or search theme) in your account will be eligible to match for a search term. Yet only one will be selected to compete in each auction. So, how does Google choose which of your keywords to put forward? There’s a prioritization framework for that! We’ve also … Read more
Google announced an update to the advertising section within Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The enhancement aims to clarify and align user counts eligible for remarketing and ad personalization. Under the change, advertisers can now quickly view the size of their “Advertising Segments” within GA4’s interface. These segments represent the pool of users whose data can … Read more
Are you tired of pouring money into Google Ads campaigns with poor conversion rates? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to convert ad clicks into meaningful actions like purchases, sign-ups, or leads. But fear not, because in this article, we’re diving into real-life tips and tactics that can make a tangible difference to your conversion … Read more
This month’s Ask A PPC comes from Vijay, who asks: “Why are my Google Ads approved but have no impressions? How do you fix it?” We’re going to go into the timely question of why a Google Ad entity (keyword, ad, ad group, and campaign) might not have impressions. We will tackle the main and … Read more
Are you tired of pouring money into Google Ads campaigns with poor conversion rates? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to convert ad clicks into meaningful actions like purchases, sign-ups, or leads. But fear not, because in this article, we’re diving into real-life tips and tactics that can make a tangible difference to your conversion … Read more
I know, we can’t go two minutes without hearing “AI” – much like in the early days (years) of “mobile” and “social media.” In these early days of the generative AI era, creatives is an area where we’re seeing rapid development for advertisers. We saw this at Google Marketing Live this year, too, with new … Read more
One of the most essential aspects of a profitable Google Ads strategy is reaching the right people, with the right message, while they’re searching. To do this correctly, you need to know exactly how your ads are doing and what words potential customers are using to search. This is where the Google Ads search terms … Read more
Google has an incentive to encourage users to click its sponsored ads – but this should not be to the detriment of user experience. This aspect of Search seems to have gone awry in recent years, with Google engaging in activities that negatively impacted users. Historically, search engine users are accustomed to ads either being … Read more
Known for its short-form vertical videos, TikTok is more than just an app for dance challenges and lip-sync trends. The platform has grown exponentially in the past few years, with creators of all ages creating content spanning various topics, from entertainment and food to health and finance. With over a billion monthly active users, it’s … Read more
Facebook is a dominant force in social media advertising. Most marketers say it consistently delivers a better ROI than any other social media platform. As a chief content curator, I’ve created many Facebook ads, and I can attest to this. The platform’s sophisticated targeting options make it an incredibly effective tool for reaching my audience. … Read more
A keynote at Google’s Marketing Live event showed a new AI-powered visual search results that feature advertisements that engage users within the context of an AI-Assisted search, blurring the line between AI-generated search results and advertisements. Google Lens is a truly helpful app but it becomes unconventional where it blurs the line between an assistant … Read more
Speakers at Google’s Marketing Live event demonstrated how they will utilize user search queries and AI Overviews content to show interactive shopping ads that will push organic search results even lower, stating that Google is “focused on opening up new opportunities for your business.” Google: We’re Not Building A Better Search Engine The first speaker, … Read more
Phoenix Ha made a viral TikTok ad by accident. Actually, it wasn’t supposed to be an ad at all. She jumped out of the pool during an afternoon swim and ran to the fridge to grab a boozy popsicle. Without thinking, she started filming a review of the popsicle, praising the surprisingly pleasant taste, consistency, … Read more
LinkedIn carousels are a clever marketing solution to keep users engaged with posts. However, since LinkedIn’s decision to sunset organic carousel posts, is there still a way to use carousels in your LinkedIn marketing strategy? The answer is yes, thanks to LinkedIn carousel ads. We’ll uncover what carousel posts (ads) are, how to use them … Read more
