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Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads

Martech

ECPC is a light touch of automated bid strategies, allowing you to dip your toe into automated bidding without giving Google full control by just working toward a conversion target. Google introduced enhanced CPC in 2010 as a Smart Bidding strategy to optimize bids based on conversion likelihood. Why we care. First seen.

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How TikTok is transforming brand advertising

Martech

Advertisers using these features alongside in-feed ads see a 20% increase in conversions at a similar, if not lower, CPA. Its viral trends and interactive features build authentic connections and foster brand loyalty, while targeted ads and social commerce tools streamline the path from discovery to conversion.

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10 Demand Generation Metrics & KPIs to Measure Performance

MNTN

Through discovery calls and sales interactions, teams determine whether a lead is truly ready to enter the pipeline, ensuring that only high-value prospects move closer to conversion. A lower CPA indicates that marketing efforts are converting prospects into customers at a more sustainable cost. How Is CPA Measured?

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3 reasons your paid social ads aren’t converting (and how to fix them)

Martech

But instead of conversions, youre seeing sky-high CPMs, low CTRs and a budget thats disappearing fast. CPMs go up, CTRs drop and conversions stall. Click-through rates are low, cost per acquisition is climbing and conversions are nowhere near expectations. Every second of friction costs conversions. Reduce form fields.

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CTV Measurement: 8 Metrics & KPIs to Track Success

MNTN

Unlike traditional TV metrics, CTV measurement provides insights into viewer engagement, audience targeting effectiveness, and conversion outcomes, helping marketers optimize their strategies in real-time. CTV measurement refers to tracking and analyzing the performance of Connected TV advertising campaigns using detailed, actionable data.

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Programmatic Advertising 101: Conversion Tracking

Basis

But tracking and understanding consumer actions today is far different than it was a few decades ago, as advertisers are dealing with a complex landscape where emerging channels, platforms, and screens muddle traditional conversion paths. a conversion, that's not always the case in today’s world. What Is a Conversion?

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How marketing leaders can transform marketing from a support function to a growth driver

Martech

Too often, marketing leaders focus narrowly on operational KPIs — such as website traffic, social media engagement and lead conversion — without tying these metrics to the larger business objectives. However, doing so requires a fundamental shift in mindset — from viewing marketing as a cost management function (CPL, CPA, etc.)

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