Google Marketing Live 2023: Activate new features in Display & Video 360
Granular analysis and first look
At Google Marketing Live 2023 on May 23, 2023, new features for Display & Video 360 were introduced to help businesses connect with valuable customers and measure the impact of connected TV (CTV) campaigns. These updates aim to enhance targeting, leverage first-party data, and provide deeper insights into campaign performance.
Why this matters?
- Optimized Targeting: AI-powered audience solutions help find new, relevant customers without relying on third-party cookies, increasing conversions and maintaining ROI.
- First-Party Data Engagement: Publisher Advertiser Identity Reconciliation (PAIR) enables advertisers to use first-party data to reach high-intent audiences while adhering to privacy expectations.
- CTV Measurement Insights: New reporting features provide a comprehensive view of CTV campaign performance, informing future media investments and understanding cross-device conversions.
Next Steps/Action Items
- Implement Optimized Targeting: Use AI signals in Display & Video 360 to engage new audiences and improve conversion rates.
- Leverage PAIR: Reconcile first-party data with publishers to connect with known audiences and enhance ad relevance.
- Utilize CTV Reporting Tools: Take advantage of the Digital & TV Report and cross-device conversion measurement to gain insights into CTV campaign performance and optimize future strategies.
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Learn more about past Google updates
- Oct 2024 - October 2024 Google Ads Update – New Performance Max features
- Oct 2024 - October 2024 Google Ads Update – Simplified Video Experiments
- Sep 2024 - September 2024 Google Ad Update – First Position Now available across YouTube in Display & Video 360
- Sep 2024 - September 2024 Google Ad Update – YouTube Studio offers new website visits goal
- Aug 2024 - August 2024 Google Ad Update – New First-Party Data Tools
- Aug 2024 - August 2024 Google Ad Update – New AI Acquisition goals, creative tools & more
- Aug 2024 - Fewer ad breaks and more user engagement on YouTube-connected TVs
- Jul 2024 - Four tips to maximize sales this back-to-school season
- Jul 2024 - Results from Google’s display ads experiment with the Privacy Sandbox APIs
- Jun 2024 - Maximize performance on Search with updates to query matching
- Jun 2024 - Introducing Cross Media Reach
- Jun 2024 - Introducing Brand Recommendations in Google Ads
- May 2024 - Completing the Transition to a New Google Ads Design
- May 2024 - Google Marketing Live 2024: Key Updates and The Impact on Marketers
- May 2024 - Google I/O 2024: Making AI Helpful for Everyone
- Apr 2024 - New ways to steer your Performance Max campaigns to success
- Feb 2024 - Capture sales this spring shopping season and engage shoppers with AR & VR features
- Feb 2024 - Building more durable and effective bidding strategies for Hotel Campaigns
- Feb 2024 - Drive more performance from AI-powered Search ads with new asset changes
- Jan 2024 - Adapt to privacy and regulatory changes with consent mode
- Dec 2023 - A new way to buy reservation ads in Google Ads
- Dec 2023 - YouTube builds a better streaming experience with fewer ad breaks and expansion of Shorts