In follow up to Google’s u-turn decision on Chrome deprecating third party cookies this year, I had a meeting with them and have noted the key points from that below. Chrome third party cookies are staying as they are. There may be an option added in the Google Ads account for advertisers to turn cookies […]
Google U-Turns on Third Party Cookies
After four years in the making, Google has made a surprising u-turn and backtracked on their plan to deprecate Chrome third party cookies this year. Just announced this week, Google says it will instead give users an “informed choice that applies across their web browsing”. Next steps are being discussed and to be announced in […]
Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode & GA4
A quick overview through slides of today’s Google Ads Academy for Partners ‘Navigate Uncertainty’ event. Prepare for privacy focused machine learning without third party cookies through migrating to GA4 and using Enhanced Conversions and Consent Mode.
Google Analytics 4 – Certified
Always learning. Well done to Alisa on completing an intensive 2 day training course on Google Analytics 4 and Data Studio. Putting lots into practise already!
Privacy, Consent, Automation
Google Ads Academy Livestream (March 2022) – Key Takeaways There’s no doubt that privacy, consent and automation are hot topics at present, key in shaping the digital advertising landscape. Here we summarise the main takeaway points from today’s Google Ads Academy Livestream. The foundation in preparation for the incoming data collection changes are threefold: Have […]
Google Marketing Announcements
Key Takeaways from Google’s Annual 2021 Marketing Livestream today: Privacy first (FLoC) Automation focus (Performance Max) Image Extensions out of Beta Analytics & reporting improvements Display & YouTube in Attribution Models More identity labels on ads (e.g. women led, black-owned) Augmented Reality shopping experience (visualise clothing on similar body shapes to your own) Connecting Merchant […]
Search Scientist is 10!
Search Scientist is 10 years old!!! We look back with great pride, wonderful memories of fun times and a sense of achievement. We toast to many more years of loving what we do. Thank you for coming with us on this journey.
Welcome Alisa to Team Search Scientist
Please welcome Alisa to team Search Scientist! Like Louise, Alisa used to work for Google. She eats data for breakfast and obsessively analyses performance. Her previous roles as a Google AdWords Strategist, Paid Advertising Specialist and Consultant have given her experience working with many types of businesses and industries. Although she is mainly specialised in […]
Bing Ads Rebrands as Microsoft Advertising
Quickly following the news of Microsoft passing a market cap valuation of $1 trillion, and in line with the current marketing campaign for Microsoft AI, Bing Ads has now been rebranded as Microsoft Advertising. This rebrand emphasises a focus on both AI and personalisation. “In the next year, we’re introducing more advertising products with built-in AI, more […]
The Global Site Tag – What, Why & How
In 2018, Google updated their tracking code from analytics.js to gtag.js (better known as the Global Site Tag). We still have companies asking us about this, especially as Google prompts more businesses to update. Below we’ll cover what it is, why it is important and how to update. What is A Global Site Tag (gtag.js)? […]