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As part of the initiative, the search colossus also pledges to set up and activate advanced features on an ongoing basis for optimization purposes without affecting budgets.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]In summary, Google\u0026rsquo;s team of PPC and advertising experts will make automatic tweaks and changes to pivotal part of your advertising campaigns with the aim of making them more successful and, ultimately, to provide you with a healthier ROI for your efforts.[[/p]]","large_text":"","transcript":""}},"53120_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":53120,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"Google’s PPC ad management: key considerations"}},"53121_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":53121,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]To help you navigate Google\u0026rsquo;s brand new ad management initiative, here are the key aspects of the change you should be aware of:[[/p]]\n\n[[ul]]\n\t[[li]]Google claims that despite intervening in marketers\u0026rsquo; Google Ad campaigns, the account holder has the power to accept or rejection the suggestions and, as such, remain in control of their campaigns.[[/li]]\n[[/ul]]\n\n[[ul]]\n\t[[li]]In its recent communication, Google states that advertisers are still responsible for the results of their campaigns and shouldn\u0026rsquo;t put pure faith in its optimization efforts or suggestions.[[/li]]\n[[/ul]]\n\n[[ul]]\n\t[[li]]As a marketer, you are strongly encouraged to monitor your account on a regular basis to understand what\u0026rsquo;s happening with your campaigns at all times.[[/li]]\n[[/ul]]\n\n[[p]]Any tweaks or suggestions made by Google\u0026rsquo;s PPC experts that serve to hinder an advertising campaign are subject to a potential refund.[[/p]]","large_text":"","transcript":""}},"53122_block_heading":{"block_name":"block_heading","id":53122,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"type":"h2","heading":"Should you be concerned?"}},"53123_block_text":{"block_name":"block_text","id":53123,"parent":"bloq_wrapper","data":{"content":"[[p]]At first glance, Google\u0026#39;s \u0026#39;expert\u0026#39; PPC advertising intervention may feel somewhat intrusive to brands, businesses, and marketers.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]This level of intervention could have an immediate impact on the campaigns powered by the new initiative, but at this point, it\u0026#39;s difficult to say whether this will be positive or negative. However, we could assume that the changes made by the experts will be influenced by Google\u0026rsquo;s existing machine-powered recommendations engine.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]What\u0026rsquo;s also clear is that by offering suggestions and optimization advice directly to account holders, Google could undercut a host of [[a href=\"https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/en-gb/blog/beginners-guide-googles-pay-per-click-advertising\" target=\"_blank\"]]PPC marketing[[/a]] consultants and agencies that work with brands to improve, enhance and deliver their campaigns.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]But, while some view these changes negatively, others believe that it could afford agencies, consultants, and marketers more time on strategy and less time on everyday optimization tactics by automating these processes.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]Looking at these changes from a glass-half-full perspective, time-stretched digital marketers could benefit greatly from these tailored suggestions if they take them on. Plus, with the option to reject potential suggestions and opt out of the program if necessary, it seems that Google\u0026rsquo;s proposed changes offer more of an opportunity than a detriment to digital marketers responsible for PPC advertising.[[/p]]\n\n[[p]]Like anything in its infancy, it\u0026rsquo;s impossible to predict the impact these changes will have on the PPC advertising landscape as a whole but as the program isn\u0026rsquo;t compulsory, it\u0026rsquo;s unlikely to threaten the health or success of your campaigns anytime soon.[[/p]]","large_text":"","transcript":""}},"end":"end"}},"end":"end"},"recommendedData":{"articles":{"premium":[{"entry_id":3516705,"title":"PPC Strategy Worksheet","url_title":"ppc-strategy-worksheet","entry_date":1725958800,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"Blog_Card_PPC_STrategy_Worksheet.png","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/Blog_Card_PPC_STrategy_Worksheet.png?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=f5d06677904e521fa394a22b6b878698","content_type":"toolkits"}],"free":[{"entry_id":16147,"title":"What Does a PPC Specialist Do?","url_title":"what-does-a-ppc-specialist-do","entry_date":1688371200,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"PPCSpecialist.jpg","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/PPCSpecialist.jpg?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=c8480d7c06d9b52211083e5a59c254a3","content_type":"articles"},{"entry_id":17956,"title":"The Beginner’s Guide to Programmatic Advertising","url_title":"the-beginners-guide-to-programmatic-advertising","entry_date":1710154800,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"ProgrammaticAds_New.jpg","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/ProgrammaticAds_New.jpg?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=d6e769fae36d365098ce8c92528e5fed","content_type":"articles"},{"entry_id":3446919,"title":"10 Ways to Maximize your PPC Strategy","url_title":"10-ways-to-maximize-your-ppc-strategy","entry_date":1724061600,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"type-a","card_image":"Maximize_PPC.jpg","card_image_url":"https://mydmi.imgix.net/Maximize_PPC.jpg?crop=entropy\u0026fit=crop\u0026fm=auto\u0026h=180\u0026ixlib=php-4.1.0\u0026q=40\u0026w=340\u0026s=c5694fd6bfa79f779d85c66337125914","content_type":"articles"}]}},"videoLessonsData":{"articles":[{"entry_id":25451,"title":"Strategy and Planning - Search Audit - 001 SM4-08-404","url_title":"sm4-10404-j9ir0","entry_date":1560503105,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"strategy-and-planning_search-audit_hmxp"},{"entry_id":25453,"title":"Strategy and Planning - Resources - 001 SM4-08-406","url_title":"sm4-10406-zph3p","entry_date":1560503117,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"strategy-and-planning_resources_x5u5"},{"entry_id":25490,"title":"Strategy and Planning - Adapting to Change - 001 SM4-08-443","url_title":"sm4-10443-3dh16","entry_date":1560503265,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"strategy-and-planning_adapting-to-change_ktqe"},{"entry_id":25466,"title":"Strategy and Planning - Search Objectives - 001 SM4-08-419","url_title":"sm4-10419-niyg3","entry_date":1560503166,"primary_topic":378,"card_type":"","card_image":"","public":"y","public_url":"strategy-and-planning_search-objectives_tq1"}]},"slug":"blog/should-you-be-concerned-about-google-managing-your-ppc-campaign"},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/[slug]","query":{"slug":"should-you-be-concerned-about-google-managing-your-ppc-campaign"},"buildId":"z-BtCF6_guKEMg3dk2p_w","assetPrefix":"/blog","isFallback":false,"gsp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>