Ep 506: The PMAX Reset Strategy That Delivered a 37% ROAS Lift | AKNF

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode, we sit down with Zavire from Pilothouse’s Google team to dissect a common problem many DTC brands face: Performance Max campaigns that stagnate after a few months of initial success.You’ll hear exactly how Pilothouse helped Benji Sleep break out of this “PMAX plateau” by overhauling their campaign structure — and why the first move was to turn the campaigns off.Key Learnings:Why PMAX campaigns often stagnate after 3-4 monthsThe power of a 5-7 day PMAX "off period" to reset bidding algorithmsHow segmentation by product or audience unlocks better signal quality and performanceStrategic product feed enhancements that drive Shopping ROIThe myth of audience signals in PMAX and how to work around itHow scripts can provide campaign-level transparency across Google placementsHow a restructured PMAX approach delivered a 37% ROAS lift and 2.2x conversions for Benji SleepIf your Google Ads results are fading, this episode gives you a practical, tested playbook to turn things around.Did you know that 98% of your website visitors are anonymous? Instant powers next-level retention by identifying who they are and converting them into loyal shoppers. Sign up for a quick demo today to get 50% off and unlock a guaranteed 4x+ ROI: instant.one/dtcTimestamps00:00 – Why PMAX Campaigns Plateau After 3-4 Months02:05 – Common Pitfalls: CPC Drops and Irrelevant Traffic04:15 – How to Reset PMAX: Turn Off and Rebuild06:30 – Campaign Segmentation for Product & Audience Clarity08:45 – Overcoming Performance Spiral With Strategic Breakouts11:00 – The Myth of Audience Signals in PMAX13:00 – Strategic Feed Optimization and Supplemental Data15:00 – Campaign Structure: Before vs After (Benji Sleep Case Study)18:00 – Breaking Out Asset Groups vs Full Campaigns20:00 – ROAS Lift + Conversion Volume Gains21:20 – Using Scripts to Track PMAX Placements & AttributionHashtags#pmaxstrategy #googleadsoptimization #dtcpodcast #roasgrowth #performancemarketing #ecommercetips #mediaoptimization #pilothouse #googleadscampaigns #dtcbrands Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

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