DTC Podcast

Ep 419: Google Ads Brand Bidding Do's and Don'ts with Dougie from Pilothouse's Google Team | AKNF


Listen Later

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup


Hello and welcome to the DTC Podcast! Today, we have Dougie from Pilothouse, our Google Team Lead, to dive into a topic that's crucial for optimizing your Google Ads strategy: branded search. We'll uncover the do's and don'ts of managing branded search campaigns to maximize incrementality and ROI.

Key Takeaways:

  • Incrementality Analysis: Learn how to determine the true value of branded search traffic.
  • Segmentation Strategies: Discover why and how to segment branded search from non-branded search campaigns.
  • Competitor Insights: Understand when and how to bid on competitor brand terms effectively.
  • This episode is packed with tactical insights to refine your Google Ads strategy and make the most of your branded search spend. Don't miss Dougie's expert advice on Google Ads.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Overview

    02:00 - Importance of Separate Targets for Branded Shopping and Branded Search

    04:30 - Understanding Incrementality in Branded Traffic

    06:45 - Segmenting Branded Traffic and Optimizing CPC

    09:00 - Handling Competitor Bidding on Branded Terms

    11:30 - The Role of Ad Copy and Landing Pages in Branded Campaigns

    14:00 - Balancing Brand Spend and Non-Brand Spend

    18:30 - Case Studies and Real-World Examples

    21:00 - The Impact of Competitor Bidding and Manual vs. Automated Bidding

    23:30 - Closing Thoughts and Hockey Discussion


    Hashtags:

    #BrandBidding #DigitalMarketing #GoogleAds #BrandedSearch #Pilothouse #AllKillerNoFiller #DTCpodcast #MarketingTips #ROAS #Ecommerce #InfluencerMarketing #SEO #MarketingStrategy #HockeyTalk


    Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup

    Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise

    Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse

    Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter

    Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    DTC PodcastBy DTC Newsletter and Podcast

    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5

    4.5

    36 ratings


    More shows like DTC Podcast

    View all
    Social Media Marketing Podcast by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner

    Social Media Marketing Podcast

    1,435 Listeners

    The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan by Foundr Media

    The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

    572 Listeners

    Shopify Masters by Shopify

    Shopify Masters

    377 Listeners

    How I Built This with Guy Raz by Guy Raz | Wondery

    How I Built This with Guy Raz

    30,274 Listeners

    Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips by Eric Siu and Neil Patel

    Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

    1,252 Listeners

    Founders by David Senra

    Founders

    2,105 Listeners

    My First Million by Hubspot Media

    My First Million

    2,642 Listeners

    Uncensored CMO by Jon Evans

    Uncensored CMO

    36 Listeners

    The Marketing Millennials by Daniel Murray

    The Marketing Millennials

    153 Listeners

    Marketing Made Simple by StoryBrand.com

    Marketing Made Simple

    292 Listeners

    The Startup Ideas Podcast by Greg Isenberg

    The Startup Ideas Podcast

    202 Listeners

    Marketing Against The Grain by Hubspot Media

    Marketing Against The Grain

    355 Listeners

    OPERATORS by OPERATORS

    OPERATORS

    48 Listeners

    Moneywise by Hampton

    Moneywise

    651 Listeners

    The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs by Chris Koerner

    The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

    219 Listeners