Certain industries (such as fitness or streaming services) saw a peak in sales due to COVID-19 in Q2. With some locales slowly reopening, those sales have likely dipped. As an ecom marketer, it is my job to boost ROAS and revenue as much as possible no matter the demand. My team and I were recently challenged with the task of figuring out how to maximize sales and ROAS for a … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Brand In Unprecedented Times
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Evaluation and Insights on LinkedIn Message Ads (InMail)
Do you ever find yourself inquiring about which ad format on LinkedIn is the most effective? Well, today, I’m going to break down my experience with one of the more heavily debated ad formats LinkedIn has to offer - the InMail, or should I say the newly rebranded Message Ad. I’ll be referring to these ads as InMails throughout this blog as I’m sure it's the term you’re all … [Read more...] about Evaluation and Insights on LinkedIn Message Ads (InMail)
How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
In the Fall of 2019, the PPC Twitter-verse was newly abuzz with a question that has been around for as long as the industry has existed: is it worth it to bid on brand keywords? At the time, we wrote about that topic extensively - see Matt Umbro’s “The Great Brand Keyword Debate: What You Need To Consider” for a detailed recap. As with many questions, the answer to the … [Read more...] about How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
Competitor Strategies for Lead Generation – A Case Study
As a result of COVID-19, many brands have been competing aggressively to drive the most leads possible in Google Search. I was recently approached by a brand team who was getting pressure from upper management to do just that in March. The team had a new responsibility of bringing in ? of their business’ revenue by increasing sales form submissions, which garner leads with high … [Read more...] about Competitor Strategies for Lead Generation – A Case Study
Video Remarketing: LinkedIn vs. YouTube
By now, us savvy marketers know the big statistics around marketing videos to consumers: Nearly 50% of internet users look for videos related to a product or service before visiting a store - Hubspot65% of executives have gone to the marketer’s site and 39% have called them on the phone after watching a marketing video. (Forbes)52% of marketers say video is the type of … [Read more...] about Video Remarketing: LinkedIn vs. YouTube
PPC In The Time Of COVID-19: You Asked, We Answered
Coronavirus seems to be the topic of every news channel, industry, etc. So it is no surprise that it's the primary topic of discussion PPC as well. Businesses are seeking ways to conserve spending in this time of economic uncertainty and business closures - and unsurprisingly, marketing is often one of the first cuts to be made. Therefore, in-house marketers are fighting their … [Read more...] about PPC In The Time Of COVID-19: You Asked, We Answered
From Last Click To Position-Based: An Attribution Test
An Attribution Test “Whodunit” is more than just a popular detective narrative, it is an important question in PPC as well. Attribution seeks to answer that question. So, choosing the right model for your account is important. In this blog, we’ll cover a quick overview of Google’s attribution, what led us to consider testing a different attribution, what changes you can expect, … [Read more...] about From Last Click To Position-Based: An Attribution Test
Google Ads B2B Full-Funnel Strategy Outline
For any platform, having a full-funnel marketing strategy is ideal. Not only does it help you get a better idea of how you are reaching users and on what level, it also gives you an idea of how long your general sales cycle is. In this blog, I am going to cover what a full-funnel strategy looks like for Google Ads, from the content you will need at each level to the types of … [Read more...] about Google Ads B2B Full-Funnel Strategy Outline
Has COVID-19 Affected Your PPC Accounts?
A look at current and expected trends in PPC amidst the global virus outbreak. Nearly all businesses have been impacted in some way by the coronavirus and the PPC world is no exception. Unless your business is lucky enough to be selling hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, or even vodka…the impact on your PPC account is likely not positive. With that, let’s take a … [Read more...] about Has COVID-19 Affected Your PPC Accounts?
Marketing On Amazon [Report] – My Top Takeaways
Innovell has recently released Marketing On Amazon, a 67-page report based on months of interviews and in-depth surveys. I've read the entire report and want to share my top takeaways with you. I've segmented my takeaways by roles: marketing technicians and marketing strategists. Before diving in, I'd like to mention that the first 100 marketers to get this report via … [Read more...] about Marketing On Amazon [Report] – My Top Takeaways
4 Google Ads Automated Rules To Try
Lately, I have been embracing automation more and more. Used correctly, automation works as your sidekick in fine-tuning your campaigns. Automated rules, scripts, and third-party tools should be used in addition to your normal everyday management. Today I want to review the Google Ads automated rules available to advertisers. In particular, I’m going to share four rules that … [Read more...] about 4 Google Ads Automated Rules To Try
Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies
Excel and Google sheets are every PPC account manager’s best friend. As a newbie, getting familiar with these tools and knowing their applications for everyday PPC is super important. In order to help you along, I’ve outlined some helpful tips and how to apply them to your PPC account management. Essentially, I’m helping you *excel* at your job. You're welcome! Disclaimer: I … [Read more...] about Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies