I’ve always been a little leery of proclaiming anything “the best.” I never declared anyone my best friend as a kid because I was afraid my other friends might assume I thought less of them. So it was a little difficult for me to come up with just one “best” advertisement of all time—which is … Read more
Google confirmed that Discovery campaigns are officially being transitioned to the new Demand Gen campaign type. Google Ads liaison Ginny Marvin announced the news via Twitter and LinkedIn on 8/15. The ad format transition is another move towards an AI-first environment in Google Ads. Read on to understand what Demand Gen ads are, what the … Read more
This post was sponsored by BrandVerity. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own.We all know that paid search campaigns are highly effective ways to drive traffic to your site. In fact, brands or advertisers that run paid search campaigns experience incredible results that strategically catapult their brand’s visibility and traffic. With paid … Read more
2023 has been a time of significant change in the online space, driven by the increased adoption of AI and other technologies. Are you doing enough to win over your audience and stay ahead despite these changes? Looking to employ the right strategies to reach (and convert) your ideal customers with modern digital marketing tools? … Read more
Every successful PPC campaign has one common element: solid conversion tracking. Conversion tracking feeds into reporting, the bidding algorithm, and transparency. No conversion tracking? You’re denying ad platforms critical data, which can lead to overbidding or underbidding on traffic and poor budget allocation. In the privacy-first web, however, conversion tracking might seem a bit daunting … Read more
In the digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for connecting people, building communities, and spreading ideas. Beyond being platforms for social interaction, social media channels offer unparalleled opportunities for businesses and nonprofit organizations to launch effective fundraising campaigns. By harnessing the wide reach, engagement, and networking capabilities of social media, companies … Read more
Our jobs are changing. Each day, Google Ads relies on a combination of AI & machine learning to manage more of the hands-on work we used to do as campaign managers. This means the future of our work is going to be very different. We are no longer on the court playing basketball. We are … Read more
It has been hard to not hear about or talk about GA4 over the past year. It has been one of Google’s most talked about updates within the SEO community and much more broadly – despite not being directly tied to SEO strategy or tactics. Google Analytics has been the popular platform for monitoring, measuring, … Read more
From P&G’s “Thank You, Mom”to Dos Equis’s “Most Interesting Man in the World,”marketing campaigns have a way of sticking with us. Why is that? Campaigns make companies memorable. Marketing campaigns promote a focused effort that guides consumers toward the desired action. They also give brands an identity, personality, and emotion. The right campaign can do … Read more
As AI technology plays an increasingly significant role in advertising, Google recognizes that brands need more control over where their ads appear. To address that challenge, Google Ads is launching two new options: Brand restrictions for broad match keywords in Search campaigns Brand exclusions in Performance Max campaigns. Brand Restrictions In Search Campaigns Broad keyword … Read more
19% of marketers say generating leads is their top goal in 2023. However, building an effective lead generation strategy is often easier said than done. To do it right, you need an in-depth understanding of tried-and-tested channels. In this post, you’ll gain insights into each major channel for B2B lead generation, including social media, PPC, blogging, … Read more
Google has announced two new AI-powered advertising solutions: Demand Gen and Video View campaigns. Designed to facilitate seamless connections between businesses and consumers, these campaigns can amplify product demand from mid-funnel to purchase. The new features include tailored creatives paired with lookalike segments based on audience lists, simplified ad construction, and enhanced engagement metrics across … Read more
In the world of advertising, marketers are constantly searching for innovative ways to engage their target audience and maximize the impact of their campaigns. The rise of social media has provided a powerful platform for reaching and interacting with consumers, but recent research in neuroscience suggests that combining social media campaigns with “digital out-of-home” (DOOH) … Read more
When it comes to work events, trade shows, or promotional campaigns, they can really be hit or miss. It’s not solely the product that motivates people to come back to a brand, but rather the way they experience it. This is where experiential marketing comes in. While a surprising number of people haven’t heard of … Read more
Performance Max campaigns are the pinnacle of automation in PPC, so it’s no surprise they continue to be a major topic of debate for PPC professionals looking to balance time savings with peak campaign performance. The primary goal of Performance Max campaigns is to drive conversions, such as sales, leads, or sign-ups, for your business … Read more
In the current era of digital advancements, where virtual advertisements dominate the marketing world, the significance of direct mail initiatives is often overlooked. A great direct mail endeavor possesses the ability to transcend the clutter and leave a lasting impression on your intended recipients. Whether you are a small business owner or an experienced marketing … Read more
If you’re a fan of HubSpot’s Inbound Marketing Methodology, you probably understand the importance of customer success. In fact, 70% of businesses with growing revenue prioritize customer success as “very important.” So, if you want your business to succeed you must make sure your customers do, too. By doing so, you can stack the odds … Read more
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms, be it romantic love, platonic love, familial love — or your love for marketing. Okay, that last one might be a little out of place, but you get the point. This year, we’re showing love to our favorite creative Valentine’s Day marketing campaigns … Read more
