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AD STRENGTH & CREATIVE STUDY: DATA & LEARNINGS FROM 1M+ ADS

This study of over 1 million Google Ads looks at the correlation between Ad Strength and performance, the impact of pinning, and the importance of text formatting. Ads tend to perform best with ‘average' Ad Strength, suggesting it's not something worth optimizing for. Responsive Search Ads and Demand Gen ads both have 40%+ better ROAS when using sentence case text instead of title case. Pinning assets has a negligible impact, while maxing out ad copy character counts tends to hurt performance.

WHY I LOVED MAEBE'S SOCIAL LAUNCH

Molly-Mae Hague, British influencer, unveiled her new womenswear brand Maebe this week. Rumors about the brand spread on TikTok before the official announcement. Instead of ignoring them, Molly-Mae and her team engaged with the speculation, fueling curiosity. They tailored content for specific platforms, creating a BTS video for Instagram and a more casual, shorter version for TikTok. In their TikTok announcement, they played into an inside joke with fans who had been investigating the brand online. They kept their initial announcement simple, letting fan discussions and anticipation build organically.

SCARCITY: THE 3 PILLARS TO USING IT ETHICALLY

People value things more when they're in limited supply – this perception of value drives people to act quickly, usually increasing demand. When scarcity is applied ethically, it leverages psychological triggers that boost engagement without creating a manipulative experience. Always explain to users why the scarcity exists, avoid unnecessary pressure that could tarnish your brand's reputation, and stay truthful to avoid using customers' trust.

GOOGLE'S AD TECH EMPIRE MAY BE $95B AND “TOO BIG” TO SELL, ANALYSTS WARN DOJ

Google Ad Manager controls 90% of publishers' ad tech tools, according to the DOJ. It is positioned at the center of Google's alleged ad tech monopoly. Analysts estimate Google's ad tech business could be worth up to $95 billion, which would be too large for most potential buyers. The trial aims to determine if Google's ad tech dominance stifles competition and harms publishers. A potential remedy could be forcing a sale of parts of the business.

WHEN IT COMES TO PODCAST AUDIENCES, QUALITY TRUMPS QUANTITY

Frequent podcast listeners, or superconsumers, are highly valuable due to their spending power and influence. These listeners often have higher incomes and advanced degrees and spend more on experiences, shopping, and services compared to the general population. They are active on social platforms like Reddit, LinkedIn, and Instagram, making them key tastemakers who can spread brand recommendations. As a result, advertisers see high returns on podcast ads, as these listeners not only engage with content but also influence others in their networks.

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