Introducing Brand Recommendations in Google Ads
Granular analysis and first look
Google Ads has launched AI-powered Brand Recommendations to enhance both awareness and consideration campaigns. This new feature is part of the Recommendations page, helping advertisers optimize campaigns with tailored suggestions.
- Introduction:
- Brand Recommendations are now live in Google Ads.
- They apply to CPM and CPV campaigns.
- They complement existing performance recommendations.
- Functionality:
- Analyze account history, campaign settings, and trends.
- Provide up-to-date best practices.
- Customized and frequently updated recommendations.
- Categories of Recommendations:
- Ads and Assets:
- Refine ads and create new ones.
- Example: Add bumper ads, include video aspect ratio.
- Bidding and Budgets:
- Find the right bid strategy and manage budgets.
- Example: Adjust CPM and CPV budgets, tCPM bids.
- Keywords and Targeting:
- Reach new audiences.
- Example: Opt-in to audience expansion, new ad groups without contextual targeting.
- Measurement:
- Enhance reporting features.
- Example: Link YouTube account in Google Ads.
- Ads and Assets:
- How to Get Started:
- Access Brand Recommendations via your Google Ads account.
- Check active CPM or CPV campaigns for recommendations.
Helpful links for this Google update
Learn more about past Google updates
- Jul 2026 - July 2026 Google Ads Update – Video Campaign Group Controls
- Jul 2026 - July 2026 Google Ads Update – Google Expands AI Transparency Across Ads
- Jun 2026 - June 2026 Google Ads Update – YouTube Brand Campaign Measurement Gets Stronger
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- May 2026 - May 2026 Google Ads Update – Gemini Brings New AI Ad Formats to Search
- May 2026 - May 2026 Google Ads Update – Unified Measurement with Meridian and QFCs
- May 2026 - May 2026 Google Ads Update – Ask Advisor Connects Google’s Marketing AI Agents
- May 2026 - May 2026 Google Ads Update – Google Unifies Data and Measurement
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- Apr 2026 - April 2026 Google Ads Update – AI Max for Shopping Campaigns Expands Search Discovery
- Apr 2026 - April 2026 Google Ads Update – Albertsons Retail Signals Come to YouTube
- Apr 2026 - April 2026 Google Ads Update – Demand Gen Adds Commerce Media and View-Through Optimization
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