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The Microsoft Audience Network expands to 18 new markets
Advertisers can now reach more audiences in Europe, Central and South America.
Windows 11 update forces users into Edge, regardless of their default browser
Third-party apps like EdgeDeflector once allowed users to open Start menu searches in their preferred browser, but an upcoming update will eliminate users’ ability to choose.
The Microsoft Audience Network now prohibits gambling, lawsuit, health supplement and end-of-life ads
The updated policy aligns the Microsoft Audience Network with other advertising platforms.
Four new personas are changing how marketers reach and relate to customers, according to Microsoft Advertising
Luxury shoppers, digital nomads, empowered activists and self-care enthusiasts proliferated during the pandemic and may be here to stay.
Microsoft Advertising updates include Smart Shopping campaigns rollout and GTM integration
Microsoft Advertising has said they focus on automating the repetitive tasks of search advertising so that marketers can focus on the creative and strategic endeavors and these features and updates enforce that concept.
Index when? IndexNow, say Bing and Yandex; Tuesday’s daily brief
Plus, industry insights for technical SEOs and the brands that hire them, courtesy of Aira and Women in Tech SEO.
Microsoft Advertising’s Health insurance ads are here in time for open enrollment
Microsoft is keeping the formula the same across its vertical-specific ad types, which may help PPC professionals at agencies more easily get this ad type going for different clients.
Microsoft Advertisers can analyze post-click behavior, analyze engagement with new Clarity integration
The tool helps advertisers better understand post-click user behavior and engagement on landing pages.
Microsoft Advertising: ETA deprecation, auto-generated remarketing lists and Audience Network updates
Microsoft Advertising’s October product updates include aligning with Google Ads’ ETA deprecation timeline, new view-through conversion metrics and more.
Microsoft Advertising’s new Credit card ads continue its streak of vertical-specific products
The new format is rolling out as an open beta to advertisers targeting customers in the U.S. and Canada.
Your communications shouldn’t feel like marketing; Tuesday’s daily brief
And, California’s challenge to Amazon’s labor algorithms carries potential ramifications for merchants.
Second annual Search Engine Land Award for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Search Marketing: Nominations open
We're elated to announce that this year’s awards will include a guest judge, last year’s winner Areej AbuAli.
Incorrect business listings deter 63% of consumers; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, the Google News app will show non-AMP content and Microsoft Advertising announces optimization score in the Recommendations tab.
Microsoft Ads announces optimization score
The availability of Optimization Score in Microsoft Ads now means advertisers have the option to ensure they understand all of the recommendations and consider options they may not have before.
New pilots from Microsoft Ads and the secret to happiness at work; Wednesday’s daily brief
Plus, B2B tech finally sees the SEO light
Video and vertical-based product ads pilots arrive on Microsoft Audience Network
Disclaimers in ads, third-party integrations with Universal Event Tracking, flexible insertion orders and inline appeals for rejected product offers were also among Microsoft Advertising’s September announcements.
How to write ad copy that actually converts (and 3 major mistakes to avoid)
When testing copy, make it worth testing. Use power words or emotional calls-to-action to really analyze what messaging has a stronger appeal and why.
Three PPC targeting tactics that power every stage of the funnel
"You can make any channel work for you depending on who your prospects are and which channels they use and which targeting options are available across all channels."
A new way to approach your PPC personas: Learning from the sales process to limit waste and accelerate ROI
By splitting your personas into buyer types, you'll have more targeted messaging and higher conversions.
Target impression share bidding, other August changes now available in Microsoft Ads
Other August announcements include new automated extensions, labels for account organization and changes to unified accounts.