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Host Frederick Vallaeys sits down with Anthony Higman, founder of Adsquire, to explore how AI and automation are changing Google Ads—especially in high-cost, high-risk verticals like legal PPC.Anthony shares insights from managing campaigns for personal injury law firms and explains why automation can behave differently in practice than expected. The discussion highlights where AI-driven campaigns like Performance Max and AI Max can struggle, particularly when precision and control are critical.They cover:- Why AI can sometimes produce mismatched leads in PPC- The balance between automation and control- Challenges in sensitive industries like legal and finance- The role of first-party data in modern campaign strategies- How conversational search is changing how ads are triggeredThe episode also touches on how platforms are evolving quickly, and what advertisers should keep in mind as they test and adopt new AI-driven features.If you’re navigating AI in Google Ads and want a practical, experience-based perspective, this episode offers useful takeaways.Follow Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-higman-a3656a46/Follow Anthony on X (Twitter): https://x.com/AnthonyHigmanFollow Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeys/► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall