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Ads Decoded goes beyond the headlines to connect you with the people and teams behind Google Ads. Hosted by Ads Product Liaison Ginny Marvin, each episode brings you into the room for candid conversations about the mechanics and nuances of the platform - stripping away the jargon to reveal how things actually work. Tune in for practical insights to help you navigate change, be in the know about new and upcoming products, and ultimately get more value from Google Ads.
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- 2 weeks ago43 min
How to guide campaign spend with Google Ads budget and bidding controls
Building on the tools that advertiser feedback has shaped over the past year, like campaign total budgets and Smart Bidding Exploration, new settings are designed to give you flexibility and customization to guide budgets with greater precision.To help you put these controls to work in your accounts, host Ginny Marvin (Ads Product Liaison) and returning guest Tal Akabas (Product Manager, Google Ads) delve into the suite of bidding and budgeting features available and rolling out, including channel prioritization, budget allocation, promotion mode, customer lifecycle goals, and more. They also discuss why and how to use demand-led budgets.Learn more about the latest channel prioritization and budget allocation controls here: https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/channel-prioritization-budget-allocation/Want Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter - https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X.#GoogleAds #PPCChat #AdsDecoded #SmartBidding #PaidMedia #DigitalMarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 1, 202619 min
Demand Gen campaign creative, explained: asset variety, testing, and fatigue
Producing a steady stream of high-impact video and image assets for YouTube can feel like the biggest thing standing between you and your first Demand Gen campaign. The good news is that the creative you already have is a stronger starting point than you might think.You don't need a perfect set of bespoke YouTube assets to get going, you just need to know which gaps to fill and how. Join Ginny Marvin, Ads Product Liaison at Google, as she sits down with Alejandro Osio, Product Manager for Demand Gen and YouTube performance ads, to bust a few myths about asset testing and asset fatigue, and to walk through the newest tools for simplifying your creative processWant Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter - https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X.#GoogleAds #PPCChat #AdsDecoded #DemandGen #AssetStudio #YouTubeAds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 18, 202632 min
How to drive better Google Ads lead gen with first-party data
In this special live edition of Ads Decoded at Google's Rethink ROI event in New York City, host Ginny Marvin sits down with Stephen Chang (First-Party Data Management and Measurement Specialist) and Natalia Boehm (Conversion Solutions Specialist) to break down why a strong data foundation is the real engine behind successful lead gen, and how to feed Google AI the signals it needs to find more of your best customers.Want Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter -> https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 17, 202625 min
How to prepare your Google Ads retail campaigns for holiday shopping
In this special episode of Ads Decoded, recorded live at Google's Rethink Retail event in New York City, host Ginny Marvin sits down with Enric Durany, Group Product Manager for retail advertiser experiences.Together, they unpack actionable strategies to help performance marketers and retailers capture holiday demand, connect with shoppers at every step of their purchase journey, and maximize campaign efficiency.Want Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter -> https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 2, 202635 min
One year testing Meridian: Real agency results and takeaways
Media mix modeling used to feel out of reach for many businesses, locked behind high software fees and specialized data science teams. With open source models like Meridian and AI coding assistants, the technical barrier has shifted, making advanced measurement accessible for everyday marketing teams.In this episode of Ads Decoded, host Ginny Marvin sits down with Patrick Gilbert, CEO of AdVenture Media, and Nechama Teigman, Director of Marketing Analytics. Together, they share an unvarnished look at their first full year implementing Meridian across their client base, covering everything from data preparation to major campaign breakthroughs.Check out the video series Ginny mentions to help you get started with Meridian here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI5YfMzCfRtYvZ9AYp1wrtBM4apIsDc1iWant Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter: https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 2, 202629 min
Attribution, incrementality & MMM: The modern measurement trifecta
Navigating media measurement today can feel complex and overwhelming. However, learning how to calibrate attribution, incrementality, and MMMs powers both sides of your marketing: giving you a complete picture of performance while fueling your AI-powered campaigns.And it’s possible even if you don’t have a dedicated data science team on hand.Join Google’s Ads Product Liaison Ginny Marvin as she sits down with Senior Director of Product Management John Chen to discuss the distinct roles of attribution, incrementality, and media mix modeling, bust the single North Star myth, and explore new tools like open-source Meridian and Qualified Future Conversions.Check out the video series Ginny mentions to help you get started with Meridian here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI5YfMzCfRtYvZ9AYp1wrtBM4apIsDc1iWant Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter -> https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 24, 202626 min
From Rock Tumblers to Magic Capture: Designing the Pixel 11
Welcome to the Made by Google Podcast! Today, host Rachid Finge sits down with Stephanie Scott, Director of Product Management, to get the inside story on the brand-new Pixel 11 series.Stephanie takes us inside Google's testing labs to explain how they use a specialized machine—think of it like a custom rock tumbler filled with keys and hairbrushes—to tackle the age-old problem of screen scratches. We also talk about Magic Capture, the new camera feature that grabs perfect, emotional photos right out of your videos, and an Instant Night Sight that’s now four and a half times faster. Plus, we cover how Rambler completely cleans up your voice dictation (even when you change your mind mid-sentence) and how the new colorful Highlight LEDs on the back of the phone help you stay connected without constantly staring at a screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 19, 202627 min
How to get your product data holiday ready on Google Merchant Center
Preparing your product data for holiday retail campaigns can feel daunting. But as search behavior shifts toward more detailed, natural questions, it’s no longer just about basic product specs. Adding conversational attributes, high-quality video and image assets, and accurate shipping, returns, and promotion information is the best way to tell richer stories about your products and provide context for these conversational experiences.In this Season 2 kickoff episode of Ads Decoded, host Ginny Marvin sits down with Google product experts Scott and Bhaskar to share practical, step-by-step strategies for getting your Merchant Center product data ready for the holiday season.Want Ginny’s key takeaways and tips from this conversation? Subscribe to the Ads Decoded newsletter -> https://goo.gle/3NO45ZW.Find Ginny at linkedin.com/in/ginnymarvin and @adsliaison on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ads Decoded goes beyond the headlines to connect you with the people and teams behind Google Ads. Hosted by Ads Product Liaison Ginny Marvin, each episode brings you into the room for candid conversations about the mechanics and nuances of the platform - stripping away the jargon to reveal how things actually work. Tune in for practical insights to help you navigate change, be in the know about new and upcoming products, and ultimately get more value from Google Ads.
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