#Google apologizes to advertisers for major Shopping Ads glitch

#Google apologizes to advertisers for major Shopping Ads glitch

Google is criticized for vague and delayed communication, leaving many advertisers demanding clearer explanations and impact reports. Google Ads experienced a significant system glitch affecting its Shopping product serving late last month. This error resulted in advertisers’ products being displayed in other merchants’ ad accounts, potentially exposing sensitive business data to competitors. The incident has…

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#Google Ads removes Audience Recommendations

#Google Ads removes Audience Recommendations

Google Ads advertisers will need to take a more hands-on approach to audience targeting after the removal of Audience Recommendations. Google Ads officially eliminated the audience recommendations feature from the Insights tab, a move that removes automated suggestions for targeting specific audiences. Why we care. The removal of audience recommendations from Google Ads’ Insights tab…

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#Google Ads API streamlines conversion adjustment uploads

#Google Ads API streamlines conversion adjustment uploads

Google Ads API eliminates 24-hour wait for conversion adjustments, streamlining data management for advertisers starting Sept. 9. Google will soon make significant changes to its Google Ads API, simplifying the process of uploading conversion adjustments. Why we care. This update removes a key friction point for advertisers and API users, allowing for more immediate data…

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#How to overcome bias in PPC for better ad performance

#How to overcome bias in PPC for better ad performance

Biases in PPC strategies can impact campaign effectiveness. Learn how to test bidding and ad structures without risking client profitability. One reason pay-per-click (PPC) marketing is so challenging is there isn’t one right answer to any problem.  When considering account structure, there’s an argument to be made for single keyword ad groups (SKAGs), single theme…

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#How to succeed in the era of AI-driven search advertising

#How to succeed in the era of AI-driven search advertising

From AI-generated creatives to automated campaigns, learn how to adapt your paid media strategy for the AI era. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every facet of PPC advertising, from creative assets to audience targeting, reporting and ongoing optimization. With the rise of LLMs as an alternative to traditional search, we’re also witnessing huge disruption to…

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#Unlock AI’s potential in paid media creative

#Unlock AI’s potential in paid media creative

A look at the latest AI-driven advancements in PPC and creative design to optimize ad performance and engage your audience effectively. Economic demands require marketers to do more with less. Today, small teams meet this demand by adopting AI to produce a greater output. Without AI, teams risk not meeting their goals due to limited…

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#Maximizing Performance Max: Strategies for ecommerce success

#Maximizing Performance Max: Strategies for ecommerce success

Learn about campaign structures, best practices and how Performance Max compares to Meta Ads for ecommerce success. Despite the significant allocation of Performance Max (PMax) advertising spend toward Shopping Ads, many marketers struggle to leverage its full potential. The key lies in the campaign structure. At SMX Advanced 2024, Andrew Lolk, founder of Savvy Revenue,…

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#Advanced analytics techniques to measure PPC

#Advanced analytics techniques to measure PPC

Key strategies for consent management, data modeling and non-cookie measurement techniques in a privacy-first world. I got the opportunity to present at SMX Advanced 2024 on a topic I live and breathe every week with my agency’s clients: advanced PPC analytics and measurement. I’ve been in digital marketing for over 20 years, and in my…

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