As programmatic advertising continues to come to the fore of many digital strategies, so does the discussion of whether or not agencies should begin to expand their offerings and skill set to take programmatic media buying in-house. The driving force behind this conversation is the increased recognition that cross-channel, cross device and cross-strategy marketing is … [Read more...] about Programmatic Advertising For Agencies: In-House Or Outsourced
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How You Can Generate More Conversions For Lead Generation Accounts
We always try to provide our clients with great initiatives and projects to help with expansion in paid search and adapt to newer Google updates and betas. Last week, Hanapin created an infographic that you should print and post in your office area right away for a quick reference on how to stay on top of your lead generation game! Now that you printed off your cheat sheet … [Read more...] about How You Can Generate More Conversions For Lead Generation Accounts
5 Steps To Master Facebook Projections NOT Predictions
“Tell me how much I should spend in Facebook and what results I can expect.” This sentence is one we hear frequently from our clients. I used to cringe every time I heard this sentence. When I would hear it the over-analytical side of me would take over and freak-out because A.) I knew the volatility of Facebook’s ever-changing platform, varying audiences, and fewer metrics … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Master Facebook Projections NOT Predictions
Why PPC Clicks And PPC Sessions Never Match
If your goal is to maximize revenue, generate higher lead volume, or simply improve your brand exposure, it can be confusing when your data appears to have discrepancies. Google Analytics is a beast on its own without trying to make sense of why there are differences in data points. There have been many occasions where the data does not line up in Analytics. Sometimes it is … [Read more...] about Why PPC Clicks And PPC Sessions Never Match
The 7 Things You Wish You’d Known About Facebook
We’ve all been there before - the first time you try a new advertising platform. While there are general consistencies you can prepare for using past experience, there are always learning curves to any new channel. Facebook hosts over 1.87 billion monthly active users as of 2017. No one is arguing that Facebook is a legitimate social media platform, or even that advertising … [Read more...] about The 7 Things You Wish You’d Known About Facebook
A Pool Party, Lucky Strike, and Hundreds of PPC Geeks
Have a Little Fun While You Build a Powerful PPC Network Hero Conf Los Angeles is one short month away. We've told you about the 5, industry-leading keynotes from brands like Facebook, Google and Bing. We've shared the 41 sessions on paid search, social, mobile, programmatic, CRO and more. We touched on the Hero Conf Advanced Track and all new Career and Agency Growth … [Read more...] about A Pool Party, Lucky Strike, and Hundreds of PPC Geeks
March Madness Continues: What Excel Tool/Function Rules Them All?
In light of the March Madness season it was thought that we could have some fun and review some of the previous PPC Hero articles on the best ways to utilize Excel in order to more efficiently and effectively manage PPC accounts. First, let's choose the seeds for the respective functions. There are four regions just like in the real tournament for the Excel Tools/Functions … [Read more...] about March Madness Continues: What Excel Tool/Function Rules Them All?
Going Old School: Why Audio Is The Next Logical Step In Your Digital Strategy
As digital advertising has emerged as a core piece of most brands' overall marketing strategy, one would assume that the simple radio ad or "audio" would fade into the background along with other traditional methods such as print. However, I am here to make the case for keeping audio advertising as a significant part of your marketing strategy. According to an eMarketer … [Read more...] about Going Old School: Why Audio Is The Next Logical Step In Your Digital Strategy
Why We Need to Start Talking “Share of SERP”
If you've been keeping an eye on recent digital marketing trends, you've probably heard of omni-channel. You may think of it as the future of digital marketing. Or, you might think of it as the fanciest new way to burn your money and grey your hair. There is a strange taboo association with omni-channel marketing strategies. Optimizers can't decide whether it is the only … [Read more...] about Why We Need to Start Talking “Share of SERP”
Paid Search Marketing Automation: Embracing The Machine
This post is part of the Hero Conf Los Angeles Speaker Blog Series. Megan Taggart will join 50+ PPC experts sharing their paid search and social expertise at the World’s Largest All-PPC Event, April 18-20 in Los Angeles, CA. Like what you read? Find out more about Hero Conf. These days automation is synonymous to account optimization. eMarketer recently reported two-thirds … [Read more...] about Paid Search Marketing Automation: Embracing The Machine
Capture User Attention On The SERP And Hold It On The Landing Page
It’s all about attention folks. On a Google SERP, we’re trying to pull in a user by using the words they’ve used and are scanning for along with various other tactics. On Facebook, we’re trying to hook our users into an action while they sit in a mindless browsing mentality. The underlying and crucial principle here is attention. If you can’t catch a user’s attention, … [Read more...] about Capture User Attention On The SERP And Hold It On The Landing Page
Is Your Website Your Own Worst Enemy?
One of my favorite things is obscure foreign colloquialisms that accurately describe commonplace emotions or actions, that defy English definition. Currently, the Danish word Hygge is all the cozy rage and describes the feeling of warm contentment derived from enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Schadenfreude, the act of taking pleasure from another person's misfortune, … [Read more...] about Is Your Website Your Own Worst Enemy?