Late last year, I lost the confidence of a client when I advocated for a restructuring of an account that focused on campaign consolidation. This person used a PPC Hero Blog post from 2014 as fuel for their counter-argument that advocated for the opposite of my recommendation. I did the math and 2014 is the equivalent to 20 PPC years ago. The pace at which Google products … [Read more...] about A Guide For Letting Go of Outdated Google Search Best Practices
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Get Ready For Amazon Prime Day! [Amazon resources]
For those who haven't heard, Amazon Prime Day is October 13-14th this year. That means eCommerce marketers have about eleven more days to prepare. That said, I wanted to share some of our latest and greatest Amazon resources to help you ensure that you're ready for what's sure to be a hectic (and hopefully successful!) couple of days for your brand. How To Lower Your … [Read more...] about Get Ready For Amazon Prime Day! [Amazon resources]
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
Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
Not only is the holiday season an important time for many businesses, it's also a very competitive time on marketing platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The influx of advertisers and ad spend will raise CPMs and generally just make it more expensive to advertise. Couple this with the fact that COVID is still likely to be impacting things this holiday and we have an election … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
Facebook Video Ads Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know!
Facebook has grown far beyond being just the place people go to share cat memes and have heated discussions with their peers. In recent years, the platform has become a network where users discover new products, primarily through video ads' consumption. With its unique ability to drive engagement and conversions, Facebook presents excellent opportunities that e-commerce … [Read more...] about Facebook Video Ads Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know!
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
How to Create a Facebook Funnel With Buyer Personas
Facebook funnels help guide potential buyers to your product. Have you thought about using buyer personas to create your Facebook funnel? Buyer personas define your targeted audience and optimize sales. In this post, you’ll learn how to create and map out your Facebook funnel with buyer personas. I’ll use my case study about my client, ubiDesktop, to show you … [Read more...] about How to Create a Facebook Funnel With Buyer Personas
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
Tips (based on data!) to Manage Amazon Campaigns During Turbulent Times
So far, 2020 has been anything but an easy year for retailers. Although stationary trade was hit particularly hard, eCommerce was not the Elysium either: Previous plans had to be changed completely, supply chains and inventories became unreliable and, last but not least, the general economic decline slowed down consumer spending. This also had an impact on advertising. As a … [Read more...] about Tips (based on data!) to Manage Amazon Campaigns During Turbulent Times
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
