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
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Creating Compelling Video with YouTube’s Video Builder
Video advertising. Nearly every brand wants to test it, but nearly every brand struggles to create compelling video assets. “We don’t have anyone on our team that can create video.” “We don’t have the budget to hire a creative agency.” “Our creative team doesn’t have time or the expertise to create the videos we need.” “There are too many legal hoops to jump … [Read more...] about Creating Compelling Video with YouTube’s Video Builder
June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Resources For Managing Campaigns through COVID-19 Details: Google has created a centralized space for their resources in managing paid ad campaigns in the mix of global pandemic. This page is chock-full of resources and tips on strategy for each network, platform, and … [Read more...] about June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
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
Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
Even today, people find it hard to trust online shopping. It makes sense, though: you can’t touch, try or test the product with your own hands. Not to mention that, all too often, you don’t get what you thought you would get. And is there anything more frustrating than that? Luckily, eCommerce marketers found a great solution to bridge the gap, foster trust, and prompt … [Read more...] about Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
Reduce Ad Copy Mistakes With Ad Content Calendars
When working with paid search campaigns, we sometimes work in a silo and get sudden demands from content or merchandise teams. These requests are usually centered around changing ad copy to reflect upcoming sales, promotions, or sponsored events. As many of you know, ads written under stress and with short turnaround times are far more likely to have mistakes or be misaligned … [Read more...] about Reduce Ad Copy Mistakes With Ad Content Calendars
When To Test Google Ads Portfolio Bidding
Automation is a feature that isn’t going away anytime soon and Google continues to offer additional features. Portfolio bidding has been around for a while, but it’s something I’ve just recently started experimenting with after having a lot of success with automation at the campaign level. In this post, I’ll break down portfolio bidding and 5 scenarios when I tested it. What … [Read more...] about When To Test Google Ads Portfolio Bidding
Click Share Vs Impression Share – Which One Should You Care About?
The more aggressive your bids are, the more impression share you own, the more conversions you get. Simple, right? Well, not quite… Let’s start by breaking down what the famous share metrics actually mean! Metric Definitions Here is how Google define these terms: Search Impression Share: Impressions you’ve received on the Search Network divided by the estimated number … [Read more...] about Click Share Vs Impression Share – Which One Should You Care About?
Audit Google Display Placements Like a Boss
Auditing your display campaign is something that when I started out in the PPC world, I had no idea why or what to do. “It’s getting tons of impressions! Why stop the campaign from doing it’s thing? Don't we want to get our brand out there?” Now I’m a seasoned newbie and understand the importance of being diligent on display campaigns and that auditing is my very best friend in … [Read more...] about Audit Google Display Placements Like a Boss
Create Google Display Countdown Ads Using Rules: Getting Creative With Ad Customizers
Have an upcoming product launch? Want to create urgency to purchase with your ads? Look no further! If you’re anything like me, naturally, you have no sense of time (in my personal life). I am pretty prompt professionally thanks to the help of planners, to-do lists, calendars and enough post-it notes that a small tree was probably harmed in the making. I am definitely that … [Read more...] about Create Google Display Countdown Ads Using Rules: Getting Creative With Ad Customizers
How Data Science Can Improve PPC Performance
As machine learning and automation gain more of a stronghold in digital marketing, we need a way to analyse all the data we obtain. Data science does this by turning theories into tangible evidence. One data science term you might come across is big data. It refers to large and complex data sets used to identify trends and patterns that can help businesses make better, more … [Read more...] about How Data Science Can Improve PPC Performance
Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
Do you remember what you were doing one year ago? It was a simpler time - the Toronto Raptors were in the midst of an NBA championship run, activists were gearing up to storm Area 51, and a little diddy called “Old Town Road” was burning up the airwaves. You may also remember May 2019 for Google announcing the availability of “Discovery Campaigns”, which were subsequently … [Read more...] about Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
