Social media isn’t just a space for selfies and hashtags anymore, it's where brands connect, influence, and sell. Did you know that in 2023, 106.8 million Americans made purchases directly through social platforms? That number is expected to rise above 118 million by 2027. The way businesses market is changing fast, and staying ahead of these trends isn’t optional; it’s … [Read more...] about Seven Social Media Marketing Trends You Need To Be On Top Of in 2025
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Is paid search as we once knew it dying? The evolution of Google Ads and the future of PPC
In recent years, the world of digital marketing has been buzzing with one big question: Is paid search as we once knew it dying? With the rise of social platforms like TikTok becoming new search engines, evolving user behaviors, and shrinking Google market share, it’s clear that the digital landscape is transforming rapidly. But what does this mean for PPC professionals? Let’s … [Read more...] about Is paid search as we once knew it dying? The evolution of Google Ads and the future of PPC
Are Pinterest Ads Worth It?
Social media ad spend is projected to grow globally by ~50% by 2029, reaching over $345 billion. If you’re involved in social media advertising, whatever your area of focus, Meta and Instagram are likely the channels with which you most associate. Reasonably so. Combined, these two networks reach over three billion users. With the scale and domination of Meta and IG … [Read more...] about Are Pinterest Ads Worth It?
The Most Common Mistakes We See in SaaS PPC Campaigns
Building successful PPC campaigns for SaaS presents unique challenges even to the most seasoned marketers. First off, sales cycles are lengthy compared to other industries, which makes tracking final conversions tricky. Moreover, the specifics of the SaaS niche requires that PPC campaigns align with the customer’s journey and product/pricing model. And that’s just the tip of … [Read more...] about The Most Common Mistakes We See in SaaS PPC Campaigns
How Top of Funnel Paid Search Advertising Can Be Effective
Imagine a world where you could appear at the top of the SERP as soon as someone has an issue your product or service can solve. Historically PPC has been pitched to businesses as a lower funnel and solely a conversion-driving strategy. It still is. It’s great at doing that, but can PPC successfully drive awareness? The answer, in many cases, is that it can… What is … [Read more...] about How Top of Funnel Paid Search Advertising Can Be Effective
Could Perplexity AI be about to up-end the AI search advertising game?
The advent of the AI era means the future of search is in flux. Not merely because the big names have rushed to market with substandard products, though they undeniably did. The Geminis of this world are merely the result of Google and foes behaving largely as you would expect, not wanting to get left behind. The sudden arrival of an "answer bar" above the search results … [Read more...] about Could Perplexity AI be about to up-end the AI search advertising game?
The YouTube Algorithm: How Does it Work and How Can You Use it to Your Advantage in Video Advertising
The older generations with their dial-up and floppy disks have shifted to digital natives, hopping from one social media platform to the next. Consumer choices are abundant, but trust and attention spans are lower than ever. Consumers just don’t consume information the way they once did. If you want to connect with them as a brand, it’s important to know how to capture their … [Read more...] about The YouTube Algorithm: How Does it Work and How Can You Use it to Your Advantage in Video Advertising
How to run branding campaigns with a performance mindset
In the world of digital marketing (especially when you are working at an agency), a recurring challenge is how to convince clients of the value of branding campaigns when they are primarily focused on performance metrics. When operating on a limited budget, the majority of it will go towards performance campaigns. If you do get the chance to run branding campaigns, you … [Read more...] about How to run branding campaigns with a performance mindset
The Ultimate Guide to Retail Media Network Advertising
Retail media networks represent a dynamic and rapidly evolving segment of the advertising industry. At their core, these networks are advertising infrastructures that allow brands to place ads on a retailer’s digital properties, such as websites, mobile apps, and other online platforms. This form of advertising leverages the digital footprint and consumer data of retail giants … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Retail Media Network Advertising
From Keywords to Conversations: Unveiling the Shift in Advertising
Marketing professionals, especially those specialising in PPC, are navigating an evolving landscape. As we move through 2024, several challenges shape our strategies and tactics: declining search keyword performance, rising media costs, and fewer branded searches, to name a few. Historically, we've managed paid campaigns in ways that matched the capabilities of the … [Read more...] about From Keywords to Conversations: Unveiling the Shift in Advertising
Reducing Your Dependency on Google Traffic – Part II: Generative AI
In part one of this in-depth look at how marketers and brands can minimise their traffic dependency on Google search, Ann Stanley of Anicca Digital explored the opportunities offered by social search. In the second part she examines the ways in which generative AI - typically presented as a threat - can offer solutions as well. Generative AI and its impact on … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Dependency on Google Traffic – Part II: Generative AI
Google Marketing Live: New AI Features Coming to Search, Shopping, Pmax and More
AI-enhanced and AI-powered advertising is coming, and nothing will stand in its way. At its recent Google Marketing Live conference, the search giant unveiled a gaggle of new AI features set to roll out across its advertising suite over the near weeks and months. How many times can we say "AI" in an opening paragraph? If the newly announced products, tools and add-ons have … [Read more...] about Google Marketing Live: New AI Features Coming to Search, Shopping, Pmax and More
