Straight from the source: 2026 Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy
Don't miss your chance to take home the highest honor in search.
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SMX Now: The automation drift and how to correct course
Join us May 6 for the second SMX Now, featuring Ameet Khabra on how to spot and stop PPC drift before it hurts performance.
Google brings its Veo video generation model to Google Ads globally
Veo lets advertisers turn up to three static images into 10-second videos ready to serve on YouTube — no video production required.
Are your PPC ads still authentic in the age of AI creative?
AI can generate endless ad variations, but not every edit is ethical or policy-safe. Here’s a framework for responsible AI imagery in PPC.
2026 PPC trends to get ahead of now
SMX Next PPC experts said thriving in 2026 means pairing rapid AI advancements with strong fundamentals and human oversight.
Google Ads’ Nano Banana Pro AI get rigorously tested
Testing shows Nano Banana Pro excels at quickly creating seasonal, mood, and lighting variations for visuals, making it ideal for ideation and rapid asset generation.
Search Engine Land Awards 2025: Complete finalists list
We're excited to announce the nominations for this year's Search Engine Land Awards. Winners will be announced Oct. 27.
Straight from the source: 2025 Search Engine Land Awards judges reveal what makes an application award-worthy
Don't miss your chance to take home the highest honor in search.
Your guide to Google Ads Smart Bidding
Stop letting Smart Bidding run wild. Control and optimize it for better conversions, smarter spending, and real performance gains.
Your PPC guide to effective product category research
In-depth product category research helps you target the right audience, optimize keywords, and boost ROI. Here’s how to do it the right way.
Top 10 2025 PPC predictions and trends
These are some of the most important PPC trends, changes, opportunities and challenges you need to be ready for in 2025.
Does generative AI save time in PPC?
Unpack the benefits and limitations of using generative AI in PPC and how to leverage it to streamline your workflow.
How to build a high-performing paid search team
Strategies for assembling an effective PPC team, including tips on hiring experienced vs. new talent, defining roles and more.
Can the industry’s biggest players win over privacy enthusiasts?; Thursday’s daily brief
Plus, Google’s June 23 spam update and Fred Vallaeys answers your top FLoC questions
More Facebook Ads bugs unnerve advertisers ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Will Snapchat and Pinterest benefit from advertiser frustrations?