Would you like Crocs with Your Dinner? Google’s New Map Bubble Ads

by on November 30, 2011 · AdwordsgoogleLocal Searchlocal seoOnline Brand ManagementPaid AdvertisingPay-Per-Click (PPC)ppc

Ah, Google – always keeping us on our toes and scratching our heads. With the evolution of Google Places it seemed as though Google was all for the local business ... » Continue

Breaking Down the New Digital Measurement Principles

by on June 20, 2011 · analyticscompetitive intelligenceInternet Marketing StrategyPaid Advertising

Last Friday, three key ad industry associations released their guiding principles of digital measurement. These principles relate almost exclusively to brand-focused display advertising online. As web analytics becomes more and ... » Continue

New AdWords Ad Text Formats – Domain in Display URL Included in Headline

by on May 19, 2011 · Paid AdvertisingPay-Per-Click (PPC)

We all know that Google tests the format of AdWords text ads.  The new format that launched this week includes the domain of the display URL within the headline. The ... » Continue

Ads That Make You Go “Hmmmmm”

by on April 7, 2011 · FacebookPaid AdvertisingPay-Per-Click (PPC)ppc

I was hanging out on Facebook the other day when an ad on the left side of my screen caught my eye – which was unusual because normally I don’t ... » Continue