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Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads

Martech

March 2025: All remaining eCPC campaigns transitioned to Manual CPC. Google introduced enhanced CPC in 2010 as a Smart Bidding strategy to optimize bids based on conversion likelihood. The post Google Ads to deprecate enhanced CPC for search and display ads appeared first on MarTech. Why we care. Processing.

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Cost-Per-Click (CPC): What Is It & How to Calculate

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However, you cant see the entire PPC picture without measuring your cost-per-click (CPC). Calculating CPC helps you assess the cost-effectiveness of your campaigns by showing how much you are paying for each ad click. Below, youll learn what CPC is and discover actionable insights to help you make the most of every advertising dollar.

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Second quarter saw slowing ad spend on most platforms

Martech

On the pricing front, advertisers experienced some relief as the cost-per-click (CPC) growth rate slowed to 12% year-over-year, following four quarters of accelerating CPC growth. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of slowing click growth for Google’s search ads, with Q2 seeing only a 3% increase.

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Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

Martech

Several reports this year have shown that advertising costs increased: Google search CPCs up 9%, pushing ad spend up 17% – leading to brands looking to diversify their ad spend.

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Google Ads rolls out AI Max search match type

Martech

That data includes critical metrics like ROAS, CPA, CPC, and revenue. Users with AI Max-enabled campaigns can now segment their Keywords tab by “Search terms match type” to view performance specifically attributed to AI Max.

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3 reasons your paid social ads aren’t converting (and how to fix them)

Martech

Your CPC is stable or decreasing. Rising CPCs suggest audience fatigue or poor ad relevance. Before increasing the budget, check these key signals: Your CTR is strong (1%+ for cold audiences, higher for retargeting). A low CTR means your creative or targeting still needs work. Your landing page converts.

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Best of AdMonsters Wrapper: The Top Ad Tech News Stories You Couldn’t Stop Clicking on in 2024

Ad Monsters

By automating campaign creation and improving metrics like CPC by 10%, the social media discovery platform hoped to set itself apartbut marketers raised eyebrows over transparency issues. While Amazon and Google AdWords were dragging their feet, innovators like Audigent ran full speed ahead, turning PAAPI into a competitive advantage.

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