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For the last several hours, Google Ads users have been noticing issues logging in. Google Ads product liaison Ginny Marvin tweeted the following response, stating that the problem was caused by an authentication issue: An issue with Google account authentication is preventing some users from accessing Google services, including Google Ads and Display & Video

Third-party cookies are on their way out. You’ve probably been thinking and talking about this for a few years now.  And you’ve likely seen many blog posts, articles, webinars, podcasts, etc. talking about how first-party data is the path forward for adapting to the cookieless future.  What isn’t being talked about? The role that search

People outside of the world of marketing rarely know what SEO is or what the initialism even stands for. Within the industry, it’s a familiar term to all formidable marketers. Far less is SEO – search engine optimization – actually understood, though.  First, it’s important to understand that, while SEO stands for search engine optimization,

In addition to its most recent shopping features, TikTok has just launched TikTok Shop, where users can now make purchases directly through the app. Availability. TikTok officially began testing in the U.S. this week. It was previously only available in the UK and seven countries in Southeast Asia. Invite only. TikTok is currently inviting select

Advertisers will now have the option to select “Action – Online Conversions” as a goal when setting up your plans in Reach Planner and can also add Video Action Campaigns to existing plans. What is the Reach Planner. The Google Ads Reach Planner makes it easier for advertisers to plan for Conversions, Views, Reach, and

Twitter has announced this week that there are now two different verification checkmarks you can have displayed on your profile. Then in response to one creator commenting that his “official” badge disappeared, Elon Musk announced, “I just killed it.” Twitter product liaison Esther Crawford posted about the new feature, noting the distinction between TwitterBlue subscribers and

Instagram has just rolled out its new in-app post-scheduling tool for creators and businesses. The new tool lets you schedule Reels, Photo, and Carousel posts up to 75 days in advance. How it works. You’ll be able to schedule Reels by: In the creation flow, tap ‘Advanced Settings’ before sharing the post Tap ‘Schedule this

In 7 useful Excel formulas and functions for PPC, I shared tips to quickly identify high-impact PPC optimizations that will move the needle for your brand or client. I am a firm believer in an analytical approach to search marketing. My “weapon of choice” for manipulating search data is Excel and one of my favorite features

Looking to take the next step in your next search marketing career? Below, you’ll find the newest jobs at brands and agencies in SEO, PPC and digital marketing – as well as positions we’ve shared in previous weeks that are still open. Are you looking to hire? Submit your job listing here for free. Please

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Apple is currently holding discussions with advertising partners and MLS sponsors with the plan to launch next February. The push for more ad space. Apple has been pushing aggressively lately to generate more demand and ad space for advertisers. A deal with the MLS. Apple recently closed a 10-year deal to air MLS games in

Online purchasing is booming. During the last five years, the marketplace has grown exponentially as a share of global retail revenue. Consumers are online, and their expectations are shifting. They’re looking for shopping experiences personalized to their wants and needs. Brands that deliver real-life experiences through rich media–shoppable videos, real-time customization, user-generated content and more–will

The new app will allow BigCommerce users to create shopping ad campaigns on Snapchat. The app was launched in the US and will extend to additional markets sometime next year. How it works. Brands and advertisers can optimize campaigns using the Snap Pixel to track conversions and measure results, view and analyze campaign performance across all ad

The Media Rating Council (MRC), has just given Facebook’s parent company Meta accreditation for their brand-safety efforts on Facebook In-Stream Video and Instant Articles in desktop, mobile web and mobile in-app.  This accreditation is of Meta’s Partner Monetization Policies, Content Monetization Policies and associated content-level brand safety and suitability controls for the placements mentioned above. What is the MRC.

Google’s Ads Data Hub helps advertisers do customized analyses for their business objectives while maintaining user privacy. Because marketers and measurement partners have different needs, Google has created two different solutions: Ads data Hub for Marketers and Ads Data Hub for Measurement Partners. Ads Data Hub for Marketers The Ads Data Hub for Marketers is

Performance Max is one of the biggest shifts to automation that we’ve seen from Google. How do we make it work this holiday shopping season? Ideally, you should’ve prepared everything in advance. Black Friday is in ~30 days! If you’re just starting now, you’re already behind. Below are some ways you can still get ahead.

To succeed as a small or medium-sized business (SMB), employees must work smarter. Tight budgets and scrappy teams require innovation at every level — from the Founder and CMO, e-commerce Marketing Director to VP of Marketing, Social Media Director to Paid Search Strategist. This opportunity to bring creativity and agility to the table is one

What is the greatest skill in SEO? If you believe this tweet, it’s patience. Although patience is a great answer, I would never say there is a “greatest” SEO skill. Why? Because SEO requires various hard skills (things you can learn or be taught) and soft skills (how you work and interact with others) to