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Google Display Network

Google Display Ads are one of those formats I think a lot of us underestimate right up until the moment we see them working, and then we wonder why we waited so long to take them seriously. There's a craft to it that search doesn't quite prepare you for, and I hope something in these posts helps you find your footing in a space that rewards creativity as much as it rewards strategy.

From the ZATO Blog

Google Ads Display Network Budget Change: What to Do Before February 2027

Google Ads Display Network Budget Change: What to Do Before February 2027

Diana Talhelm
Team Zato
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Google Display Network
Google is retiring automatic Search-over-Display budget prioritization in February 2027. Here’s what’s changing, how to check if your campaigns are affected, and what to do about it.
Google Ads Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation: What to Know

Google Ads Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation: What to Know

Diana Talhelm
Team Zato
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Performance Max
Google is adding Channel Prioritization and Budget Allocation controls across Search, Shopping, PMax, and Demand Gen. Here’s what they do and when you’d actually use them.
How to Use Google’s Promotion Mode for Maximum BFCM Visibility

How to Use Google’s Promotion Mode for Maximum BFCM Visibility

Sarah Vlietstra
Team Zato
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Campaign Settings
Google’s new Promotion Mode helps advertisers capture peak BFCM demand by temporarily loosening Target ROAS.
The Inherent Risk of Google Ads Audits (and AI "Claudits")

The Inherent Risk of Google Ads Audits (and AI "Claudits")

Kirk Williams
Team Zato
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AI in PPC
Third-party agencies and AI share the exact same risk when auditing Google Ads: a lack of business context. Here's why blindly following "best practices" might actually hurt your account.
Precision Bidding: How to Use Conversion Value Rules Effectively

Precision Bidding: How to Use Conversion Value Rules Effectively

Sarah Vlietstra
Team Zato
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Campaign Strategy
Maximize your Smart Bidding strategy by setting up Google Conversion Value rules.
AI PPC Agents and the Over-Optimization Trap: Are "Claudgents" Hurting Your Accounts?

AI PPC Agents and the Over-Optimization Trap: Are "Claudgents" Hurting Your Accounts?

Kirk Williams
Team Zato
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AI in PPC
AI PPC agents can generate infinite campaign changes, but are they actually driving incrementality? Explore the risks of AI over-optimization and how to build smarter PPC agent workflows.
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