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Second quarter saw slowing ad spend on most platforms

Martech

In contrast, click growth for Google text ads remained weak in Q2, with a notable drop in click-through rates in May as Google introduced AI Overviews to all U.S. Spending on Google shopping ads, including Performance Max and standard Shopping campaigns, rose by 16% year-over-year in Q2.

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How to recover from Google Ads performance drops

Search Engine Land

Auction insights : Compare your performance against competitors to see if you’re losing market share. Issues with the market Market conditions can significantly impact your PPC performance. This approach helps you identify the source of the problem more efficiently.

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Why starting small with AI pilots before scaling is a mistake

Martech

Missed opportunities : Taking too long to move beyond experimentation can mean missed opportunities to capitalize on market shifts and opportunities. While your team is cautiously working on a pilot, competitors may be scaling AI across their operations and capturing market share.

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Mastering AI in search: Best practices and future trends

Search Engine Land

When it comes to keyword strategy, site owners should continue tracking queries for popular topics, paying attention to how the brand is represented in terms of market share, brand voice and informational accuracy. As always, answer questions with helpful content. E-A-A-T is paramount.

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25 Google Search Statistics to Bookmark ASAP

Hubspot

In many ways, marketing is a game of trend watching. The marketer who’s best at spotting and using trends earns their business market share, brand recognition, and ultimately, revenue. Well, since they own about 92% of the global search engine market, the answer to both of these questions is, “Google.”.

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One Third of U.S. Online Ads Now Served By Facebook

Hubspot

Yahoo has a 10 percent share, Microsoft has 5 percent, and Google holds 2.5 Basically, no other online company comes close to Facebook's market share. Clicks, Not Impressions. Instead, online marketers need to focus on click-through rates (CTR) and ultimately, lead and sale conversions.

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The Power of a Strategy-First Mindset in B2B Marketing

Heinz Marketing

Market Share and Positioning: Research their market share, position, and reputation within the industry. Are they market leaders, challengers, or niche players? Click-Through Rate (CTR): Evaluate the effectiveness of your ad campaigns by measuring the percentage of users who click on your ads.

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