Vehicle ads will be upgraded to Performance Max with vehicle feeds
08/24/23 - Granular
Granular analysis and first look
Google is upgrading vehicle ads from Smart Shopping campaigns to Performance Max starting September. This transition aims to enhance ad performance by leveraging Google AI to reach customers across multiple channels and optimize conversions.
Why this matters?
- Broader Reach: Performance Max expands ad visibility across Search, YouTube, Display, Gmail, and Discover, allowing advertisers to connect with customers at multiple touchpoints.
- Improved Conversion Optimization: AI-driven omnichannel bidding optimizes for both online and offline conversions, increasing efficiency and total conversions.
- Enhanced Insights: Access to new insights and trends helps inform business strategies and improve campaign results.
Next Steps/Action Items
- Prepare for Transition: Ensure existing vehicle ad campaigns are ready for the automatic upgrade to Performance Max in September.
- Leverage New Features: Utilize audience signals and new customer acquisition goals to optimize campaign performance.
- Monitor Insights: Use the Insights page and Recommendations tab to gain actionable insights and refine marketing strategies.
Helpful links for this Google update
Learn more about past Google updates
- Sep 2021 - Matching the Most Relevant Keyword to Every Search
- Oct 2021 - Link Your Zapier Account in the Google Ads UI
- Sep 2021 - Unlock Performance Insights with Enhanced Conversions
- Nov 2021 - Drive conversions across Google’s ad channels with Performance Max campaigns
- Nov 2021 - Customer Match is now widely available and easier to use
- Nov 2021 - Plan Across Your Entire Account with Performance Planner
- Nov 2022 - Building More Durable and Effective Audience Strategies in Google’s Ads Platforms
- Oct 2022 - Deliver More Helpful Search Ads by Adding Your Business Information
- Sep 2022 - Making it Easier to Manage Automatically Applied Recommendations
- Jul 2022 - Upgrade your Smart Shopping campaigns to Performance Max
- Mar 2022 - Reminder: Support for Expanded Text Ads Ends on June 30, 2022
- Feb 2022 - The New Privacy Sandbox Proposal: Topics for Interest-Based Advertising
- Feb 2022 - Google Partners: Evolving our partnership to serve you better
- May 2022 - Recap of Product Announcements from Google Marketing Live 2022
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