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Welcome to the DTC Podcast! Today, we're joined by Brian Juhos from the Pilothouse Google Ads team, who shares key insights into optimizing Google Ads campaigns for maximum profitability. In this episode, Brian breaks down common mistakes brands make in their Google Ads strategies and explains why aligning ad campaigns with real business objectives is essential for sustainable growth.

Brian discusses how many brands rely on generic ROAS targets or arbitrary product categories, which can lead to wasted ad spend and missed opportunities. He introduces a more strategic approach by segmenting Google Ads campaigns based on real unit economics, such as margins and contribution margins, to ensure every campaign is profitable and well-targeted.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

Align Google Ads with Business Realities: How to move beyond a single ROAS target and optimize campaigns based on product-specific data like margins and fulfillment costs.

Avoid Common Mistakes: Why using blanket ROAS targets or arbitrary product categories can hurt your bottom line and how to structure your campaigns for success.

Leverage Smart Bidding Strategies: Insights on using smart bidding effectively and when to consolidate or segment campaigns for optimal performance.

Brian also discusses tools and techniques to better understand your unit economics and how to use that data to create smarter, more effective ad campaigns. If you're looking to take your Google Ads strategy to the next level and align it with your business objectives, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you maximize your ad spend.

Listen now to learn how to fine-tune your Google Ads campaigns and drive growth for your DTC brand!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Unit Economics in Google Ads

04:00 The Flaws in Traditional Campaign Segmentation

09:00 The Pitfalls of Using Flow Boost Strategies

13:00 Optimizing Google Shopping Ads for Better Profitability

17:00 The Dangers of Over-Segmentation in 2024

21:00 Case Study: Real-Life Application of Advanced Segmentation

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#GoogleAds #DigitalMarketing #EcommerceStrategy #ROASOptimization #AdCampaigns #MarketingTips #DTC #OnlineAdvertising #GrowthHacking #AdPerformance #MarketingPodcast #UnitEconomics #Pmax #ShoppingAds

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Ep 439: Maximizing Google Ads Profitability – Aligning Campaigns with Unit Economics | AKNF

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