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Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads

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March 2025: All remaining eCPC campaigns transitioned to Manual CPC. Google introduced enhanced CPC in 2010 as a Smart Bidding strategy to optimize bids based on conversion likelihood. The post Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads appeared first on MarTech. Why we care. Processing.

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Second quarter saw slowing ad spend on most platforms

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On the pricing front, advertisers experienced some relief as the cost-per-click (CPC) growth rate slowed to 12% year-over-year, following four quarters of accelerating CPC growth. Registration required) The post Second quarter saw slowing ad spend on most platforms appeared first on MarTech. The full report can be found here.

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Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

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Several reports this year have shown that advertising costs increased: Google search CPCs up 9%, pushing ad spend up 17% – leading to brands looking to diversify their ad spend. The post Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up appeared first on MarTech. Email: Business email address Sign me up!

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Did martech break B2B marketing?

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And martech was about to turn the world on its head. Martech promised: Scale. Google, LinkedIn and Facebook are driving CPC up. Part three: The crossroads In 2024, marketing and martech professionals are at a crossroads. Drive efficiency for the 5% We desperately need martech for the 5% of buyers already in-market.

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AI-powered martech releases and news: Feb. 15

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Users can access informative tooltips, data analytics, CPC calculation, tracking setup, and AI-generated creatives. The post AI-powered martech releases and news: Feb. 15 appeared first on MarTech. MGID’s new dashboard for MGID Ads uses AI to create and execute campaigns.

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Demandbase rethinks ABM amid B2B marketing challenges

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“So if a customer is running CTV, display, LinkedIn and paid search, is the combination working harder than any individual one so that the CPC goes down but the ROI goes up?” The post Demandbase rethinks ABM amid B2B marketing challenges appeared first on MarTech. Email: Business email address Sign me up! Processing.

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

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Your CPC is stable or decreasing. Rising CPCs suggest audience fatigue or poor ad relevance. The post 3 reasons your paid social ads arent converting (and how to fix them) appeared first on MarTech. Before increasing the budget, check these key signals: Your CTR is strong (1%+ for cold audiences, higher for retargeting).