REGISTER NOW: Uncomfortable Conversations: The Skills Crisis
REGISTER: 8THIRTYFOUR Skills Survival School Founding Cohort

Farewell AdWords, Welcome Google Ads

Share the goods.

A cartoon computer screen is superimposed over the results of a Google search

AdWords, Google’s platform that has been serving you ads for the last 18 years, is being replaced. Google announced last week that over the course of July they will be phasing out AdWords.
So, what does this mean for your ads, data, and online presence? We’ll break down what we know today, and we’ll answer all of your remaining questions after the Google Marketing Live event we will be tuned into on July 10th.

What’s Replacing AdWords?

AdWords is being replaced by Google Ads. This is obviously more than just a name change. What we know so far is that the Google Ads platform will introduce new campaign types and offer specific solutions for small businesses. It will also be even more integrated with the rest of their marketing tools. Since we love data here, we’re really excited.

The New Google Marketing Platform

Google Ads is the biggest news from this announcement, but the announcement of the Google Marketing Platform is just as exciting to us, even if it is still shrouded in some mystery. Google has billed this platform as a brand-new collaborative and integrated service.  Some of the platforms included will be Analytics 360, DoubleClick Digital Marketing, Display & Video 360, and likely more. This is something we will be keeping a close eye on to create opportunities for our clients.

Focusing on Transparency

There’s no doubt the Google saw Facebook’s recent transparency debacle and realized that they could be next. With this upcoming change, they are putting an increased focus on making sure that everyone knows why ads are being shown to them. Not only is Google making it clear to the audiences viewing the ads why they are there, they are attempting to make it easier for marketers to understand as well.
This change is huge – the largest change from this ad giant in nearly 20 years – and we will be keeping you in the know as more information is releases. Remember to check back with us after July 10th for part two, where we explain what happened at the Google Marketing Live conference.
We understand that this change is a lot to digest, so if you need help unpacking what this might mean for your organization, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Leave A Comment

Recent Musings

Something on Your Mind?

Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet?
If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves.

This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore.

Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk.

Listen now at the link in bio.
National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up.

We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly.

We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation. 

When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared.
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan 
Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later).

Register at the link in bio.
You asked, we delivered.

Introducing the Women's Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership.

Whether you've got a team of 10 or it's just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it.

Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business.

You'll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who've been exactly where you are.

Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.
"I am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself" - Leslie F*ucking Knope 

You are the hero in your own story. Be like Leslie and believe it. 

Come to the Big Deal Energy Workshop, @bodespeaks will show you how.

It's personal branding with a shot of tequila. Register in bio.
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.