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Running Google Ads for a local business is nothing like running national campaigns. The search intent is faster, the buying window is shorter, and the margin for wasted spend is almost nonexistent. Yet most local advertisers still treat their campaigns like scaled-down enterprise accounts, broad match everywhere, generic location extensions, and a single bid strategy […]

<p>The post Leveraging Google Ads for Local Businesses: Tactics to Dominate Your Market first appeared on PPC Hero.</p>

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As 2026 picks up the pace, we PPC heroes continue to experience a plethora of changes to get our heads around. But, in this year and in the years to come, how can we cut through the noise and focus on the specific tactics that will make an impact for the better? Today we’ll take […]

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Most PPC managers assume that running Google Local Service Ads alongside traditional Google Ads means more coverage, more leads, and better results. More placements equal more wins, right? Not always. In practice, LSA and Google Ads frequently compete for the same impression, the same click, and the same lead, leaving you paying twice for one […]

<p>The post Why LSA and Google Ads Cannibalize Each Other (And How to Fix It) first appeared on PPC Hero.</p>

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Our must-attend event for PPC and Paid Social professionals returns to Brighton on Thursday 30th and Friday 1st May 2026. This will be our second year of bringing Hero Conf back to the UK audience and it is going to be even bigger and bolder than the last! Here’s some of what you can expect to see […]

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Programmatic advertising is the automated buying and selling of digital ad inventory using software, data, and real-time auctions.  In 2026, it became the backbone of digital media. From display to CTV to digital audio, programmatic quietly coordinates who sees which ad, on which screen, at what price, thousands of times per second. What’s different now […]

<p>The post Programmatic Campaigns in 2026: Employing Tactics, Data, and Bid Strategies first appeared on PPC Hero.</p>

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The past couple of years have marked a major chapter of growth for Rough Agenda – the organisers of brightonSEO, Hero Conf and MeasureFest. From expanding into the US with their annual event in San Diego, to acquiring Hero Conf and PPC Hero, Rough Agenda continues to build their presence as a leading SEO and […]

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The power of audience segmentation in PPC campaigns is too vital to be ignored. Read how you can utilize segmentation to ensure your PPC campaigns stick

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The power of audience segmentation in PPC campaigns is too vital to be ignored. Read how you can utilize segmentation to ensure your PPC campaigns stick

<p>The post Human vs. Machine in Paid Media: What To Automate and What To Keep Manual in 2026 first appeared on PPC Hero.</p>

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The power of audience segmentation in PPC campaigns is too vital to be ignored. Read how you can utilize segmentation to ensure your PPC campaigns stick

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