Hello there, my loyal followers! In this blog post I’ll walk you through my experiences with Google’s Smart Shopping campaigns and why I’ve recently become a fan of them. To start, according to Google, smart shopping campaigns will, “Simplify your campaign management, maximize your conversion value, and expand your reach…” This campaign subtype combines standard shopping … [Read more...] about Running Smart Shopping Alongside Regular Shopping [Test Results]
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September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google limits Search Terms transparency due to privacy concerns Details: In early September, Google began withholding information on low impression search query results. Moving forward, that data will “only include terms that were searched by a significant number of users”. … [Read more...] about September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Announcing GROW Towards a Better Normal [Summit]
Join us Thursday, Oct. 1 for a full-day Digital Solutions Summit focused on helping global digital marketers GROW Towards a Better Normal. The summit sessions will span a variety of topics including implementing growth tactics for SEO, driving growth through automation, and optimizing content to increase conversions. Can’t make it live or for the full day? No problem! … [Read more...] about Announcing GROW Towards a Better Normal [Summit]
Multiple CID Madness: Managing One Client Over Many Accounts
As we approach the 20 year anniversary of the first Shrek film, it might be difficult to remember that the film was quite acclaimed in its time. Now remembered for ushering in a trend of animated films prioritizing crass pop culture references over genuine pathos, Shrek actually competed for the Palm d’Or and won the first-ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature. And while the … [Read more...] about Multiple CID Madness: Managing One Client Over Many Accounts
Ecommerce Ad Updates You Should Know As We Approach Q4
2020 has presented many firsts and challenges for various PPCers. Specifically, on the eCommerce side, brands have experienced quite a bit of growth as people have leaned heavier on purchasing online. I recently wrote about “When Surprisingly Good Performance Leads To Tough Questions About The Value Of PPC”, covering how COVID has impacted our overall approach. It’s clear that … [Read more...] about Ecommerce Ad Updates You Should Know As We Approach Q4
6 LinkedIn Ads Updates you Missed: Transform Your 2020 B2B Marketing Strategy
In 2020, the waves of news ceaselessly wash over us. It’s hard to keep up with marketing industry news with the world and national news on the center stage. This article should make it easier for you - a tidy package of LinkedIn Ads updates you may have missed. As 2020 has been slowly imploding, LinkedIn Ads has upped its game again and again, in ways that many marketers might … [Read more...] about 6 LinkedIn Ads Updates you Missed: Transform Your 2020 B2B Marketing Strategy
Beginner PPC Optimization Tips for Ecommerce Brands
I am not a big fan of the fact that marketing by eCommerce startups seems restricted to arbitraging between pay per click (PPC) expense and conversion profits. Certainly, eCommerce marketing should be broader than simply purchasing traffic. Even if that’s not the case for your brand, (you are more reliant on other marketing channels, like organic social … [Read more...] about Beginner PPC Optimization Tips for Ecommerce Brands
How to Build a Winning Native Advertising Strategy
The Case for Native Native is eating the advertising world. Over the past five years, we have seen spending on Native more than double, becoming an increasingly important component of brands’ digital display strategy. What’s driving this growth? Over-personalisation, disruptive ads, and poor targeting. Consumers are increasingly using ad blockers in response, as they … [Read more...] about How to Build a Winning Native Advertising Strategy
PPC Account Transitions: 4 Parts Of A Smooth Handoff
Whether you are leaving your job or just transitioning to another role in your company, having a solid transition plan determines whether a transition goes smoothly or becomes a complete train-wreck, leaving your team confused and annoyed. If you’re like most of us, you don’t want the latter to happen, so you better keep reading to find out how to make your transition effective … [Read more...] about PPC Account Transitions: 4 Parts Of A Smooth Handoff
4 Organizational Tools For Managing Digital Marketing Teams
We all know organization is a necessary skill when managing campaigns across different channels with various objectives, but do you have an efficient system in place? If you’re new to digital marketing, here are 6 quick organizational tips to follow. If you’re looking for how to keep yourself and your team organized despite a multitude of deadlines, below is a list of … [Read more...] about 4 Organizational Tools For Managing Digital Marketing Teams
The Travel Industry Landscape in 2020: How PPC Strategy Evolves
May of 2020 brought a surge in travel searches, forcing the travel industry to reevaluate going dark, or staying dark, as the pandemic raged on. As I wrote in my blog, Travel Searches Are Surging: Time To Relaunch PPC in May, a mixture of restlessness, hope, and business needs led to an increase in travel-related searches over the month of April. As the pandemic has continued, … [Read more...] about The Travel Industry Landscape in 2020: How PPC Strategy Evolves
Funnel.io Setup Tips For Marketing Reports
Let me tell you about my new favorite thing: funnel.io. Data modeling, pulling, and QA can put a serious damper on client hours and if something is broken or inaccurate, a simple task can become a huge headache. Enter funnel.io. They’ve already got data sources for most of the platforms marketers use on a daily basis and I can tell you first-hand … [Read more...] about Funnel.io Setup Tips For Marketing Reports
