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Google rolls out new data, experimentation and MMM tools to improve measurement

Google is rolling out new tools to help advertisers better understand performance across increasingly complex customer journeys. What’s happening. As AI continues to transform campaigns, creatives and targeting, Google is introducing updates focused on data integration, experimentation and media mix…

ChatGPT ads show strong early CTRs — but scale is still the question

Initial reports from SimilarWeb indicate ChatGPT ads are outperforming traditional benchmarks on engagement — but with limited inventory and small-scale tests, it’s too early to call this a long-term trend. What’s happening. According to early analysis, ads appearing in ChatGPT…

The 10-gate AI search pipeline: Find where your content fails

The AI engine pipeline has 10 gates between your content and a recommendation:  Discovered.  Selected.  Crawled.  Rendered.  Indexed.  Annotated.  Recruited.  Grounded.  Displayed. Won.  Confidence at each gate multiplies, which means your worst gate sets your ceiling, and a single near-zero…

Query intent vs. conversion intent: Why the difference matters

One of the major reasons PPC practitioners hold onto syntax-oriented keyword strategies is the disconnect between “query intent” and “conversion intent.” For years, you’ve likely relied on keywords to show you understand what your customers want and to prequalify traffic…

How To Test A New Bid Strategy In Google Ads

How PPC strategists can validate bid strategy changes using conversion value by time and CRM data instead of relying on surface-level metrics. The post How To Test A New Bid Strategy In Google Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.