Four tips to maximize sales this back-to-school season
Granular analysis and first look
On July 25th, 2024, Google provided insights and strategies for retailers to enhance their sales during the back-to-school season, particularly focusing on price-sensitive shoppers. Utilizing Google’s tools, retailers can attract and convert these customers effectively.
In-depth Summary
- Automated Discounts (Beta):
- Google’s AI-powered feature optimizes sale prices based on market signals.
- Helps balance competitive pricing with profitability.
- Promotion Assets:
- Use in Search, Performance Max, and App campaigns.
- Features redeemable coupons, enhancing appeal to deal-seeking shoppers.
- In-Store Shopping Focus:
- Highlight in-store products on Google Search and Maps.
- Nearly 80% of shoppers planned in-store purchases last year.
- Local Inventory Ads & Performance Max:
- Promote specific locations and products.
- Offers options like same-day delivery and curbside pickup.
Helpful links for this Google update
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
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- Jun 2024 - Maximize performance on Search with updates to query matching
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- 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
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