#Google Ads adds product Categories tab

#Google Ads adds product Categories tab

The new feature delivers category-level insights, offering actionable recommendations to optimize campaigns. Google Ads added a new Categories tab under the Products section. It appears to pull from the google_product_category attribute. Why we care: These ecommerce insights may give you a clearer view of performance metrics, demand trends and actionable recommendations to drive more clicks…

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#What 54 Google Ads experiments taught me about lead gen

#What 54 Google Ads experiments taught me about lead gen

Two years of experiments reveal key findings on the best-performing bid strategies, keyword match types, campaign settings and more. For two years, my team ran 54 Google Ads experiments in one lead gen (non-ecommerce) account, testing various features, including: Bidding techniques. Keyword match types. Campaign setting adjustments. Ad copy changes.  This article delves into those…

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#6 steps to AI-driven budgeting and forecasting for digital marketing

#6 steps to AI-driven budgeting and forecasting for digital marketing

Drive revenue growth and optimize your marketing spend using data-centric strategies and advanced AI models. AI is transforming how businesses approach their digital marketing budgeting and forecasting processes. Companies can develop robust forecasting and budgeting models that focus on data-driven decisions. This approach enables customized strategies that align with specific business goals and can be…

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#New Google tools to boost first-party data strategies

#New Google tools to boost first-party data strategies

Google introduces Tag Diagnostics and an integrated Consent Management Platform setup, to enhance first-party data strategies. Google is rolling out two new features to help you navigate the evolving digital privacy landscape and strengthen first-party data strategies. Why we care. Despite Google deciding to roll back on its plans to remove third-party cookies, with privacy…

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#Adtech antitrust trial judge blasts Google’s business practices

#Adtech antitrust trial judge blasts Google’s business practices

The Google antitrust trial’s early proceedings have revealed scathing judicial criticism and potential evidence of misconduct. Google’s legal troubles appeared to worsen yesterday as the judge of the adtech antitrust trial delivered sharp criticism of the tech giant, signaling possible consequences for its business practices. What happened: During the pre-trial motion hearings, Judge Leonie Brinkema…

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#Seasonal PPC: Your guide to boosting holiday ad performance

#Seasonal PPC: Your guide to boosting holiday ad performance

Everything you need to know about adjusting your PPC approach to seasonal shifts, from identifying trends to adjusting budgets and more. Black Friday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day – these aren’t just dates on a calendar; they’re golden opportunities for savvy marketers. A well-planned pay-per-click (PPC) strategy can mean the difference between riding the wave of seasonal…

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#Google introduces YouTube creator-based audience targeting

#Google introduces YouTube creator-based audience targeting

You can now create remarketing audiences based on specific YouTube creator videos, expanding targeting options beyond your own channel. Google Ads now allows advertisers to create remarketing lists based on viewers of specific YouTube creator videos, unlocking new possibilities for targeted campaigns. Previously, advertisers could only create remarketing lists based on viewers’ interactions with their…

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#Google adds generative AI insights, shopping ad campaign goals

#Google adds generative AI insights, shopping ad campaign goals

Google’s new tools offer retailers real-time shopping trends, AI-powered insights and automated inventory syncing. Google today introduced four updates meant to help retailers ahead of the holiday shopping season. Key updates: Shopping trends insights. You can now access real-time shopping trends in Google Merchant Center. This could help you adjust your inventory and product descriptions…

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