Search Engine Marketing

How to optimize PPC customer acquisition cost for B2B

In B2B PPC lead generation, the goal of most advertising campaigns isn’t to drive sales but leads. These leads eventually turn into sales, but it often takes 12–18 months. There are multiple touchpoints along the journey from initial identification of need to finally signing a contract and there are costs involved in each stage. Understanding […]

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Google shakes up ad auction dynamics for holiday shopping

Google is rolling out changes to how Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns compete in ad auctions, starting in October. Key changes: Performance Max will no longer automatically trump Standard Shopping campaigns Highest Ad Rank will now determine which ad serves for overlapping campaigns Brings these campaigns in line with other campaign types’ auction behavior

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Google shakes up leadership, Raghavan becomes Chief Technologist

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced major leadership changes in a memo to staff on Thursday, reshuffling key positions and teams. Key changes: Prabhakar Raghavan moves to Chief Technologist role. Previously led search, ads, and other critical segments. Will provide technical direction and leadership. Nick Fox takes over Raghavan’s former responsibilities. Will lead Search, ads, geo,

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