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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?