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Microsoft's Latest Ad Platform Updates
They Matter More Than the Usual Feature Dump Every January, ad platforms announce updates. Most are incremental. Some are marketing spin dressed up as innovation. But Microsoft's recent changes to their automated campaigns address something I've been pushing clients to think about for some time now. It's the tension between letting algorithms optimize and actually growing your business. The Real Problem With Automated Campaigns Here's what drives me crazy about most automati

Heidi Schwende
1 day ago4 min read


Winners in 2026 Don’t Ask About SEO vs. PPC — They Orchestrate Both
We're heading into Q1, which means budget conversations are happening right now. Before you finalize spend on campaigns, content programs, or that shiny new martech platform, get the foundation right first. Your website excellence, your SEO, and your PPC form the base of your entire online presence. Everything else—social, email, ABM, events—builds on top of that foundation. If the base is shaky, nothing you stack on it will perform the way it should. And 2026 needs to be the

Heidi Schwende
Jan 25 min read


The Ad Model Catches Up to AI Search
What It Actually Means for Your Marketing Budget Advertising has arrived in AI search. Google expanded ads in AI Overviews to 12 countries in December 2025. OpenAI is building ad prototypes for ChatGPT. Perplexity launched ads a year ago, then pumped the brakes when they couldn't prove ROI. If you're running paid search campaigns or relying on organic traffic for revenue, this isn't theoretical anymore. It's reshaping how your prospects find you—and what it costs to reach the

Heidi Schwende
Dec 28, 20256 min read


CMOs: Performance Max Is Exposing Who Actually Knows What They're Doing
Why Your Google Ads Person Needs to Stop Acting Like It's 2015 Here's something I keep seeing with mid-market companies: you're paying someone to manage your Google Ads, but they're still using tactics from a decade ago. And when they try to run Performance Max campaigns? It's a disaster. Not because Performance Max doesn't work. It does, when handled correctly. But because they're bringing the wrong mindset to the table. Let me be clear upfront: Performance Max isn't always

Heidi Schwende
Nov 24, 20256 min read


Leveraging PPC Marketing Agencies to Drive Conversions
Leveraging PPC Marketing Agencies to Drive Conversions Leveraging PPC Marketing Agencies to Drive High Converting Traffic Among the...

Heidi Schwende
Aug 18, 20233 min read


SEO vs. PPC: Critical Differences You Should Know
SEO vs. PPC: Critical Differences You Should Know In today's digital landscape, businesses are constantly looking for ways to stay...

Heidi Schwende
Jul 20, 20233 min read


The PPC Trends for 2023 to Maximize Your Digital Marketing Strategy
PPC ads are a great way to reach a wider audience and drive more traffic to your site. As the digital marketing landscape continues to...

Heidi Schwende
Dec 28, 20223 min read


6 Common Paid Facebook Ad Campaign Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Facebook ad campaigns can be a great way to reach new customers and grow your business, but only if you avoid making common mistakes....

Heidi Schwende
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns: 6 New Features You Should Know About
Google has just announced a slew of new features for their Performance Max campaigns. This is great news for advertisers who want to make...

Heidi Schwende
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Boosting eCommerce Results by Combining SEO & PPC
If you’re new to the eCommerce sector or want to simply increase your sales and subscribers online, there’s no better way than...

Heidi Schwende
Jan 25, 20222 min read


What PPC Trends Will Be Most Important In 2022?
The landscape of digital marketing is constantly changing, and it's important to stay current if you want to make the most of your...

Heidi Schwende
Dec 21, 20213 min read
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