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How to keep up with macro trends that impact PPC performance
Understanding macro trends is crucial for making informed decisions in PPC. Here are tips for setting up the right monitoring processes.
What is quality score and how to use it in PPC
Learn the three factors used to calculate quality score in Google Ads and how they impact overall campaign and account success.
Microsoft Doctor and Clinic ads are now in open beta
Interested advertisers or healthcare professionals can join the open beta by contacting their Microsoft rep.
5 tips for capturing more enterprise-level leads with B2B search
Learn how your PPC campaigns can reach more B2B enterprise customers with the right content, tracking and measurement tactics.
3 ways to stay on top of PPC performance
A holistic monitoring plan is key to paid search success. Stay ahead with automated reports, custom dashboards and performance alerts.
Microsoft Ads in 2023: Key areas to leverage, test and optimize
As Microsoft aims to compete more aggressively in the ad space, here are compelling opportunities you can seize to stay ahead of the PPC game.
Google and Meta are losing their edge as TikTok, Amazon, Instacart ads grow
For the first time in a decade, ad giants Google and Meta are slowing down, making room for smaller, emerging platforms to take over.
PPC 2022 in review: Performance Max, Apple Search, chaos at Twitter, and more
If you thought it was going to be a dull year, you were wrong. Here’s a look at the most significant changes and most important PPC updates that happened in 2022.
Microsoft credit card ads are now available globally, plus 11 other new product updates
Microsoft's 12 new products and updates for November, plus the launch of their Netflix ads partnership.
Microsoft Performance Max import updates
Performance Max campaigns in Microsoft will be imported as Smart Shopping Campaigns and Local Inventory Ads.
Microsoft FY23 Q1: LinkedIn up 17%, search and news revenue up 11%
Overall growth beat expectations, but the post-pandemic, uncertain economy results in a relatively bumpy FY23 Q1.
Performance Max import and 6 other new Microsoft product updates
Microsoft may be expecting some big holiday campaign spending this year as it rolls out a Performance Max import solution and 6 other new product updates.
Microsoft has just introduced Multimedia Ads
The new ad formats are shown in mainline and sidebar positions and will not replace text ads.
New Microsoft feature lets you run ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram
Managing multiple ad platforms can be overwhelming for advertisers, but Microsoft plans on changing that with its new Multi-platform feature.
Microsoft launched 5 new ad products and updates
Debuting 34 new markets, additional import tools, and a Performance Max beta are just a few of Microsoft's September product announcements.
A PPC guide to privacy-focused audience targeting
Google granted more time before cookies retire, but advertisers still need to build audience frameworks for the future.
Microsoft Ads (again) extends RSA migration to Feb. 2023
The deadline to migrate ETAs to RSAs has been pushed back again, giving advertisers more time to make the switch.
Microsoft is now putting ads in Outlook mobile
Frustration over the new ads is growing, but to advertisers, they represent new opportunities to get in front of brands in a less competitive space.
Microsoft announces Automotive Ads, Audience Network expansion, and 7 other updates
The new updates were announced today on Microsoft's blog and will be rolled out over the coming weeks across the USA and other markets.
Netflix, Microsoft partner for ad supported subscription plan
The partnership was announced today as part of Netflix's strategy to drive revenue and offer a lower-cost streaming tier.
Microsoft launches Merchant Promotions Coupons
The special offer tags will appear at the bottom of the shopping results, with the goal of increasing customer engagement.
Microsoft launches auto-updates for shopping campaigns
The new feature aims to help advertisers sell more products by automatically updating prices and availability.
Leveraging automated bidding strategies for maximum PPC performance
Learn how Google's automated campaign types can be leveraged and how you should think about testing each to garner maximum results.
Microsoft launches Cash back promotions for product ads
The new program aims to increase clicks and conversions for online retailers - but at what cost?
Microsoft to implement advertiser identity verification
The latest effort aims to protect searchers, publishers, and advertisers from rising threats and attack vectors in a timely maner.
Search marketers agree: automation the least favorite part of PPC
We asked and you answered. Automation and lack of transparency ring in at number one. Support and clients are a close second.
Microsoft Bing is building a new retail marketplace
Bing aims to drive a modest $25 million in merchandise sales by the fiscal year 2023.
Apple Search campaigns shifting to cost-per-tap (CPT) pricing model
Starting this month Apple is shifting their CPM pricing to the more updated cost-per-touch model
Google: Automatic updates for condition starting June 26
Monitor your merchant feed to ensure your products have been updated correctly once the changes are launched
Crypto exchange ads now allowed on Microsoft Ads (with pre-approval)
Selected cryptocurrency exchange ads will now be able to run in the US on the Microsoft Advertising Search Network.
Microsoft Advertising is rolling out Auto-generated remarketing lists and more
A handful of new additions this month will be warmly welcomed by Microsoft advertisers.
Microsoft Advertising has new certification badges, levels and a new learning center
There are now three different exams you can take within Microsoft Advertising.
Microsoft Advertising brings cash back incentives to ads
The company announced several inventive new features during its Elevate 2022 event.
Google, Microsoft report strong search ad revenue growth
Alphabet and Microsoft released earnings last night. Here are the key stats and takeaways for marketers.
Brands plan to invest more in search in the next 12 months
One in six brands plan to increase their paid search advertising budget over the next year. Here’s why it’s happening.
Microsoft Advertising extends RSA migration deadline by 60 days
The deadline for the depreciation of expanded text ads in Microsoft Advertising has been pushed back 2 months.
Mother’s Day 2022: 3 search trends to know
Mother's Day is May 8 in the U.S. Which means if you haven't started planning your PPC campaigns, you're already behind.
Microsoft Advertising announces open beta for RSA ad customizers
RSA customizers can help to create more dynamic ads that feature more product information in the ad copy without requiring advertisers to manually change the copy.
How paid search marketers can address brand measurement challenges and grow in their careers
Brands are facing huge data measurement challenges. At SMX Next, Pascal Skropke and Andreas Reiffen show how paid search marketers can address them — and meet career goals along the way.