Would you rather have all your ads be disapproved for using a trademark or have a competitor use your trademarked term? Both are major downers that can seriously affect paid search performance. Recently, I dealt with both of these issues, which enhanced my knowledge of the AdWords trademark policy. The key to all trademark issues is the “3rd Party Authorization Request … [Read more...] about Overcoming AdWords Trademark And Disapproval Issues
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The Big Lead Gen Mistake You’re Probably Making
Today marks the beginning of series week at PPC Hero. We'll be discussing issues that our authors have faced and how they've been overcome. From lead generation to eCommerce campaigns, we've shared our shortcomings and how we've risen to the challenges. Carrie is first this week, speaking about lead generation campaigns. In PPC we’re constantly checking performance and … [Read more...] about The Big Lead Gen Mistake You’re Probably Making
Six Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Social Advertising [New Webinar!]
With billions of people across the world on social media, social advertising is a great way to reach tons of people at a relatively low cost. And after new ad programs rolling out this year on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the likes - you are left with a variety of ways to reach your consumers. Maybe you're already doing some social advertising (good for you and your … [Read more...] about Six Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Social Advertising [New Webinar!]
9 Hacks For Custom Automation [Webinar Recording]
Automating some of your PPC workload not only makes it easier on you, but puts those mundane and tedious tasks in their place. You've probably already done some automation with your account(s), but chances are, you haven't discovered all of these automation tricks! In the recording, Marc Poirier from Acquisio and Jeff Baum from Hanapin Marketing list out 9 hacks to customize … [Read more...] about 9 Hacks For Custom Automation [Webinar Recording]
Prepare For The Impending Mobile Ad Update
Google recently announced that beginning on 10/15, mobile ads have the potential to show your ad extensions instead of description line two. Our own Kevin Klein wrote a piece explaining how this update will impact mobile ad creation moving forward. We now want to look at this update in the context of overall mobile strategy. Gone are the days where mobile PPC is an … [Read more...] about Prepare For The Impending Mobile Ad Update
The Impact of Campaign Structure on Bid Management – Part I
As an Ad Tech software company providing automated bidding & campaign management solutions, we are frequently responding to advertisers who are concerned that mysterious bidding algorithms are not optimizing their bids appropriately. When I’m tasked with reviewing bid management performance for these advertisers, I frequently find issues unrelated to bid levels that are … [Read more...] about The Impact of Campaign Structure on Bid Management – Part I
10 Reasons You Will Save Time and Money with DoubleClick Search
DoubleClick Search (DS3) is a powerful bid management tool that offers a cross channel view of your paid search campaigns. The platform will save you time and money, as it promotes integrated channel management. Most importantly, once you start using the tool you too will love the speed in which you can manage multiple paid search publisher accounts all in one place. Here … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons You Will Save Time and Money with DoubleClick Search
Morning Clicks: Today’s Best Marketers, Brad Pitt, iPhones, and more.
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. Don't panic when the second description line on your mobile ads begin to disappear. [Inside AdWords, PPC Hero] Opt your shopping campaigns into … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Today’s Best Marketers, Brad Pitt, iPhones, and more.
New Device Targeting in Bing Ads Starts Now
Remember in June, when Bing announced the new simplified device targeting, similar to Google AdWords, was on its way? Well, today is the day that desktops and tablets are combined into one device targeting selection as it is in Google AdWords. Previously, Bing allowed advertisers to modify bids on desktops/laptops, mobile, and tablets all separately as seen … [Read more...] about New Device Targeting in Bing Ads Starts Now
The New Features In Google Shopping Scripts
With the official arrival of Google Shopping Campaigns, marketers are now receiving the support and tools they need to succeed on the new platform. Shopping groups are not complicated but they aren’t always straightforward to manage and monitor. Thankfully we now have scripts to the rescue! With the new features and functionality, we will only be able to scratch the surface … [Read more...] about The New Features In Google Shopping Scripts
Put AdWords In Its Place – Scripts for Changes in CTR and Geo and Device Data
You don’t have time to fumble through filters in excel pivot tables and your client (or boss) needed to know performance data 10 minutes ago. With these two Hero Pro scripts Increase/Decrease in CTR and Geo / Device Data, you can keep the information you need right at your finger tips and easily keep track of ad metrics – so you can react in real-time. See increases or … [Read more...] about Put AdWords In Its Place – Scripts for Changes in CTR and Geo and Device Data
9 Hacks For Custom Automation [New Webinar with Acquisio!]
"I wish I could spend all my time doing bid changes and pulling reports!" said NO ACCOUNT MANAGER EVER. Automating some of your PPC workload not only makes it easier on you, but puts those mundane and tedious tasks in their place. You've probably already done some automation with your account(s), but chances are, you haven't discovered all of these automation tricks! Join Marc … [Read more...] about 9 Hacks For Custom Automation [New Webinar with Acquisio!]
