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Ep 377: Spilling the Secrets to Performance Max on Google (and when to just run Shopping campaigns) | AKNF
09 Feb 2024
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup On this week's all killer no filler, Brian from Pilothouse's Google team discusses the nuances and effectiveness of Performance Max campaigns in Google Ads. He highlights the importance of asset groups, segmentation, and the use of first-party data in maximizing results. Brian also shares insights on the inclusion of branded keywords in Performance Max campaigns and the considerations for lead generation and product specificity. He emphasizes the measurement of marketing efficiency ratio and the potential for a hybrid strategy with Performance Max and standard shopping campaigns. Additionally, Brian mentions the use of scripts to extract deeper insights and automate reporting in Performance Max. Takeaways Performance Max campaigns require careful consideration of asset groups, segmentation, and the use of first-party data. Including branded keywords in Performance Max campaigns depends on the price point of products and the length of the consideration phase. Lead generation success in Performance Max campaigns can be done, but only for broad offers that can qualify people from a broad spectrum of people. For product-specific campaigns, standard shopping campaigns may be more effective than Performance Max. Measuring marketing efficiency ratio is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of Performance Max campaigns. Scripts can be used to extract deeper insights and automate reporting in Performance Max campaigns. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Performance Max in 2024 02:20 - When to Use Performance Max vs. Standard Shopping 04:30 - Importance of Creative Analytics with Motion for DTC Brands 06:40 - Optimizing for New Customer Acquisition with Performance Max 08:50 - Strategies for Segmenting and Targeting in Performance Max Campaigns 11:00 - Leveraging Marketing Efficiency Ratios (MER) for Campaign Evaluation Hashtags: #PerformanceMax #EcommerceMarketing #DTCBranding #GoogleAds2024 #DigitalMarketingStrategies #CreativeAnalytics #CustomerAcquisition #MarketingEfficiencyRatio #AdTargeting #EcommerceTrends Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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