Hero Academy is Hanapin's newest initiative featuring short and basic how-tos on paid advertising in a variety of platforms. Current topics include the basics of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook, Quora, Excel, + more. AND NOW, we've released 4 BRAND NEW videos! Along with videos that show you the basics of getting started in different platforms, Hero Academy will … [Read more...] about Amazon, LinkedIn, & YouTube: New Video Releases on Hero Academy!
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Stranger Things for Digital Marketing
“The Battle of Starcourt” : Stranger Things for Digital Season three of Stranger Things released last week and I spent my weekend watching it. (Don’t worry, this post doesn’t contain any spoilers. Read with ease). Episode eight (and much of the previous episodes too) took place in the new, groovy Hawkin’s mall, Starcourt, where the cast battled the frightening Mind Flayer, … [Read more...] about Stranger Things for Digital Marketing
Back to Basics: What Is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)?
If you’re brand new to digital marketing, you’ll likely hear the term CRO. It doesn’t matter if you’re a digital marketer working at an agency, member of an executive team working at a SaaS company, or marketing team member at an e-commerce company, you may hear this term and need to know what it is. And when I say CRO, don’t worry if you have no clue what I’m talking about. … [Read more...] about Back to Basics: What Is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)?
Free PPC Training for the Noobs at Your Agency
Got a new employee at your company that would benefit from PPC training? Have them check out Hanapin's new video series, Hero Academy! Hero Academy offers short, entry-level how-to training videos for marketers new to paid media at no cost. This is perfect for an employee that just started working at your digital marketing agency or is transitioning to a role working with paid … [Read more...] about Free PPC Training for the Noobs at Your Agency
New Client New Industry? Where to Begin
Agencies gain and lose clients all the time. Churn is a natural part of the business and as volatile as the weather. So you just received a new client in an industry that you are unfamiliar with. Where do you begin? How do you prepare for those initial conversations? How do you begin to sound like a subject matter expert? This blog post will provide initial strategies and … [Read more...] about New Client New Industry? Where to Begin
Google Gallery Ads – Another Day, Another New Ad Format
Google is introducing image ads to search by unveiling a new Gallery Ad format. While it is sometimes hard to predict what Google will come out with next, what they will do away with, or what they will update, one thing remains true: a new ad format is always on the horizon. Last year it was Responsive Search Ads, then it was expanded-expanded text ads, and now it appears their … [Read more...] about Google Gallery Ads – Another Day, Another New Ad Format
New Research! The State of Paid Social
97% of marketers are investing in social advertising, which is up 10% from last year's numbers. I mean, is anyone really surprised by that? Social ads are pretty easy to get started in and less intimidating (in my humble opinion) than trying to start a Google ad campaign. However, with more adoption by more marketers, comes more costs, more platforms jumping into the mix, and … [Read more...] about New Research! The State of Paid Social
Early June Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
Google Ads What: Choose conversion actions to bid for at the campaign level Details: This update gives advertisers the ability to optimize an entire campaign towards specific conversions. Previously, conversions applied to all campaigns in the account so limiting a campaign to specific conversions was not possible. Impact: Advertisers will not need to create multiple … [Read more...] about Early June Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
INTRODUCING Hero Academy: A Brand New Training Resource for Digital Marketers
At Hanapin, we live, breathe, and love PPC. It’s what we do for clients and what we’re passionate about. We've been producing PPC Hero since 2007 and Hero Conf, a conference series dedicated to our fellow PPC enthusiasts, since 2012. And now, we're excited to introduce our newest initiative - Hero Academy. Hero Academy is a video series that offers short and basic how-tos for … [Read more...] about INTRODUCING Hero Academy: A Brand New Training Resource for Digital Marketers
Making Ends Meet: Combining Lead Data for Closed Loop PPC Reporting
When working in PPC data, we can feel so superior to other marketing channels. We have instant data. We don’t have to wait to see the impact of our optimizations no matter how big or small. When we focus on generating leads, we often say (hopefully), “Look! I have increased your leads 20% YoY!”. But what is happening to those leads? Last fall I tested Lead Form Ads for … [Read more...] about Making Ends Meet: Combining Lead Data for Closed Loop PPC Reporting
Amazon DSP – Taking over the Programmatic World
To the B2C advertiser, advertising on Amazon seems like a no-brainer. High Intent users ready to buy, with 75% of shoppers expressing that they regularly use the channel to make online purchases. However, over the last couple of years, Amazon has been evolving its advertising solution to beyond their owned properties and have quietly created a powerful Demand Side Platform. … [Read more...] about Amazon DSP – Taking over the Programmatic World
8 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
8 new jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at SearchBloom, 33 Mile Radius, Rider University, Booster Box, Helium 10 and HomeX. Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: HomeX Chicago , IL Role: SEM Manager HomeX is seeking an SEM Manager focused on Paid Search and Display Advertising to lead online paid traffic growth. This … [Read more...] about 8 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
