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The Probabilistic Problem With Autonomous PPC Agents

Kirk Williams
Team Zato
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AI in PPC
LLMs don't execute logic the way a script does. They predict. Here's why that distinction matters enormously when autonomous agents are making live changes in ad accounts.
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Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Ads in 2026

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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Microsoft Ads
Microsoft Ads offers lower CPCs, a more affluent audience, and unique LinkedIn-based B2B targeting you won't find on Google. Here's why it deserves a real place in your PPC strategy in 2026.

Product Diagnostics Are Now Inside Google Ads

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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Google Ads
Google has moved product diagnostics and promotion data into Google Ads. Here's what you can now see without ever opening Merchant Center.

New! Microsoft Merchant Center UCP Settings Guide

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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AI in PPC
Microsoft Merchant Center now has UCP settings live. Here's how to configure return policy, customer support, and Copilot Checkout to prepare for AI shopping.

Saying Goodbye to DSA: How to Prepare for the AI Max Switch

Austin Sellers
Team ZATO
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AI Max for Search
Google is sunsetting Dynamic Search Ads in September 2026 and forcing a migration to AI Max. Here's exactly how to prepare your campaigns, landing pages, and conversion tracking before the deadline.

Google Ads Terms of Service Update July 2026: What Advertisers Need to Know About Automation Responsibility

Diana Talhelm
Team ZATO
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AI in PPC
Google Ads updated its Advertising Program Terms effective July 1, 2026. Here's what actually changed, what it means for automation oversight, and the practical steps advertisers should take now.

Why Trust Signals Are Now Essential for Your Brand's Website

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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General PPC
In an era of digital skepticism, trust signals like third-party reviews, UGC, and transparent business credentials aren't optional — they're the difference between a conversion and a bounce

Should You Fire Your Google Ads Agency and Replace Them With Claude? (Some Things to Think Through First)

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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AI in PPC
AI tools are genuinely powerful, and replacing your PPC agency with Claude is tempting. Before you do it, here are a few hidden costs most operators underestimate.

Are Keywords Dead in Google Ads? What I Took Away From Google Marketing Live 2026

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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AI in PPC
Kirk went to GML 2026. Here's the keyword question that's been on his mind ever since Google's AI Mode announcement, and why he thinks the answer is more nuanced than most people want it to be.

What is AI Max for Shopping?

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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AI Max for Shopping
Google's AI Max for Shopping adds text customization, optimal format selection, and Final URL Expansion to standard Shopping campaigns. Here's what each feature actually does.