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PPC Ad Creative Strategy

Ad creative is one of those disciplines I think most of us treat as the last thing on the list rather than the first, and I will admit I have made that mistake enough times to feel it in the results. These posts are my attempt to work through what I keep coming back to about the words, the images, and the instincts that actually make someone stop scrolling and pay attention.

From the ZATO Blog

The Google Ads to Shopify to Amazon Attribution Problem (And Why You Can't Solve It)

The Google Ads to Shopify to Amazon Attribution Problem (And Why You Can't Solve It)

Team Zato
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Campaign Strategy
Can you easily track sales from Google Ads to Amazon? Not really, and here's why chasing perfect attribution could be costing you more than it's saving.
‍What are Google Ads Auction Insights & How Should They Be Used?

‍What are Google Ads Auction Insights & How Should They Be Used?

Sarah Vlietstra
Team Zato
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Google Ads
The Auction Insights report tells you more about your competitive position than almost anything else in Google Ads. Here's how to actually use it.
Maximize Conversions in Google Ads: When It Helps and When It Hurts

Maximize Conversions in Google Ads: When It Helps and When It Hurts

Sarah Vlietstra
Team Zato
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PPC Bidding Models
Maximize Conversions works great until it doesn't. Here's why uncapped budget utilization strategies can turn on you, and when to make the switch to targets.
What Are the 2025 YouTube Advertising Campaign Types? Learn Here.

What Are the 2025 YouTube Advertising Campaign Types? Learn Here.

Sarah Vlietstra
Team Zato
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YouTube Ads
Master the 7 YouTube video ad formats for 2025. Learn about in-stream, in-feed, Shorts ads, and Google Video Partners to discover where your ads are really showing and how to optimize them.
Why ZATO Won't Rush You Through Our Sales Process

Why ZATO Won't Rush You Through Our Sales Process

Kirk Williams
Team Zato
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General PPC
Most sales processes are built on speed and information gaps, and we think that's broken. Here's how ZATO approaches sales differently, where slower conversations and mutual wins matter most.
Google Shopping Feed Optimization: What Works in 2026

Google Shopping Feed Optimization: What Works in 2026

Kirk Williams
Team Zato
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Google Shopping
Shopping feed optimization isn't a setup task, it's an ongoing practice. Here's what actually moves the needle in Google Shopping and PMax in 2026.
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