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New Report Reveals An 8% Mobile Landing Page Conversion Gap
Mobile landing pages convert 8% worse than desktop despite 83% traffic share. New data reveals how simple fixes recover lost conversions.
Google Ads Adds Deeper Performance Max Reporting
Google Ads is expanding Performance Max reporting with new asset segmentation and a beta channel report that shows results by surface.
Pinterest Launches “Top of Search” Ads In Beta
Pinterest adds Top of Search ads in beta, expands local inventory ads, and launches Media Network Connect for retailer data integrations.
Finding The Perfect Balance Between AI And Human Control In Google Ads
AI runs Google Ads in 2025, but strategy still matters to stop automation from drifting toward irrelevant metrics and wasted budget.
How AI Mode Will Redefine Paid Search Advertising
Marketers must adapt to AI-powered journeys as Google shifts from keyword bidding to intent-driven ad placements.
DOJ Seeks Google Ad Manager Break Up As Remedies Trial Begins
DOJ is asking a court to force Google to divest its Ad Manager. Google has proposed a solution to make its services more interoperable.
When Advertising Shifts To Prompts, What Should Advertisers Do?
Google AI Mode is upending advertising models. Keywords are fading, prompts are rising, and smart advertisers are adjusting strategies to capture intent earlier.
Google AI Max For Search Goes Global In Beta
Google’s AI Max for Search is now in global beta with one-click experiments and an upcoming text guidelines feature to steer brand-safe creative.
Google Ads Rolls Out New Creative & Omnichannel Tools
Google adds creative, omnichannel, loyalty, and budgeting updates across Ads and YouTube. Including Demand Gen optimization for in-store sales, and 3–90 day total budgets.
Ask A PPC: How Do I Nail A PPC Job Interview For Google & Meta Ads?
Paid search. Paid social. Strategy. Culture fit. These are the core areas interviewers want to see from PPC candidates today.
Google Quietly Raised Ad Prices, Court Orders More Transparency
Google raised ad prices incrementally through internal “pricing knobs” that advertisers couldn’t detect, according to federal court documents.
How to Use Google Ads Performance Max Channel Reporting
Learn how to access and use Performance Max channel reporting in Google Ads to see cross-channel performance and uncover new optimization opportunities.
Google: AI Max For Search Has No Conversion Minimums
Google confirms no conversion minimums for AI Max for Search, but Smart Bidding is required for search-term matching.
6 AI Marketing Myths That Are Slowing You Down & Draining Your Budgets
Tired of AI flops and wasted ad spend? Learn smarter prompts and faster personalization to make AI your high-performing partner in content marketing and PPC.
Google Brings Loyalty Offerings To Merchant Retailers
Google launches Merchant loyalty offerings, bringing member pricing and shipping into Shopping ads and free listings while adding a loyalty goal in Google Ads.
Ad Hijacking Explained: Over $12 Billion Lost To Hidden Tactics
Ad hijacking is a serious issue for online advertisers. Find out how to detect and combat ad hijacking effectively.
The 5-Step Process To Setting Crystal Clear PPC Goals
Want better PPC results? It starts with asking better questions. Use this five-phase system to align your media strategy with client revenue goals.
Tips For Running Competitor Campaigns In Paid Search
If you’re testing competitor bidding in paid search, this guide walks through the ethics, setup, targeting, and pitfalls to watch for.
Google Confirms New Google Verified Badge for Local Services Ads
Google is launching the Google Verified badge in October 2025, replacing multiple Local Services Ads trust signals with one simplified identity for advertisers.
Google Quietly Announces Search Partner Network Placement Visibility
Google finally adds Search Partner reporting. See where your ads run, review placements, and decide if Search Partners deserve a place in your budget.
Breaking Down Optmyzr’s Study on Amazon’s Exit from Google Ads
Explore Optmyzr’s study on Amazon leaving Google Ads: why clicks increased but value declined, and what it means for advertisers across industries.
Why CMOs Should Rethink ROAS As A North Star Metric
ROAS looks great in reports, but it can distort your strategy. Here’s how to rethink your KPIs for long-term growth, not just short-term wins.
Google Expands iOS App Marketing Capabilities
Google updates iOS App Install campaigns with new ad formats, smarter bidding, and privacy-first measurement. Here’s what it means and how marketers can adapt.
YouTube Lets Creators Pick Exact CTAs In Promote Website Ads
YouTube’s Promote tool now lets you choose specific calls to action for website traffic campaigns, like “Book now” or “Get quote.”
Google: Invalid Ad Traffic From Deceptive Serving Down 40%
Google cites a 40% drop in invalid ad traffic from deceptive serving, helping protect budgets and keep billing clean for advertisers.
Google Expands Performance Max Controls and Reporting
Google Ads just launched new Performance Max controls and reporting tools to improve targeting, creative visibility, and new customer acquisition tracking.
Ask A PPC: How Do I Avoid Cannibalization On Similar Products?
Running ads for similar products across brands? Learn how to manage internal competition, protect CPCs, and avoid self-sabotage in paid search.
Study: Advanced Personalization Linked To Higher Conversions
Deloitte research commissioned by Meta shows personalization boosts conversions by 16%, with a framework to assess and improve your strategy.
The Great Reversal: Why Agencies Are Replacing PPC With Predictable SEO
Learn why SEO is essential for long-term growth and how it compares to PPC spending in today’s digital landscape.
Why Your PPC Structure Should Mirror Your Business Model
When PPC structure mirrors the business model, reporting gets easier, budgets make sense, and results actually matter. Here’s a practical guide.