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PPC Town Hall
Hosted by Frederick Vallaeys · EN
Host Fred Vallaeys, Co-founder of Optmyzr, is joined by PPC experts for a panel discussion on the latest hot topics in the search marketing world.
Topics range from updates to Google, Bing, Facebook, and Amazon Ads, to changes in online search behavior, or changes in the business world.
Learn what the experts are seeing in the industry, how they're reacting to make the most of the opportunity, and what they think the future holds.
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PPC in the Age of AI: Amy Hebdon on Control vs. Automation | PPC TH 118
Sep 1001:01:07Tap to summarizeWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/pd3_0RNn0NgIn this episode of PPC Town Hall, host Frederick Vallaeys (CEO & Co-founder of Optmyzr) sits down with Amy Hebdon, founder of Paid Search Magic and one of the most influential PPC experts in the industry.Amy brings 20+ years of hands-on experience in paid search and shares her perspective on how Google Ads and PPC have evolved—especially in the age of automation and generative AI. Together, Fred and Amy dive into critical topics like:- The evolution of “magic” in PPC—from manual optimizations to AI-driven automation.- How Google’s reduced transparency (e.g., limited search term visibility) impacts advertisers.- Balancing control vs. automation: when to trust AI, and when to push back.- How to use AI tools like GPT for persona research, ad copywriting, and client communication.- Crafting ads that qualify the right clicks—and intentionally discourage the wrong ones.- Demand Gen campaigns, influencers, and founder-led marketing as part of modern PPC.- The future of ads in an AI-first search experience (AI overviews, Perplexity, Claude, etc.).- Why authenticity and human connection matter more than ever in advertising.If you’re an advertiser, agency, or marketer trying to navigate the shift to AI-driven PPC, this episode will help you balance innovation with control.Check out Paid Search Magic: https://paidsearchmagic.podia.com/Follow Amy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyhebdonFollow Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeys/► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall
Transcribe →Lessons From 20 Years in PPC: How Agencies Should Prepare For The Future | PPC TH 117
Aug 2600:45:45Tap to summarizeWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/97H74PpxrIEFrederick Vallaeys sits down with Aaron Levy, long-time PPC leader and now Optmyzr Evangelist, to talk about the future of paid search, AI, and agency life.Aaron has spent nearly 20 years in paid search, from helping DuPont launch its early marketing programs to running a 115-person team at Tinuiti. He shares lessons from his career, including why “best practices” can kill originality, how to train new PPC talent in an AI-driven world, and how agencies can balance clients, vendors, and innovation.Key discussion points:- Aaron's journey from PPC intern to industry leader- How to train junior PPCs to think beyond button-pushing- AI Max, PMax, and how search behavior is evolving- Turning client meetings into structured “prompts”- Why agencies must invest in data infrastructure over flashy tools- The risks of lazy “best practices” vs. the value of creativity- Leadership lessons from managing 100+ PPC professionalsFollow Aaron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theaaronlevy/Follow Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeys/► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall
Transcribe →Why Your PPC Reports Are Misleading You | PPC TH 109
Mar 26, 2025Tap to summarizeWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/BKsG1dvPx_QIs your PPC reporting holding you back? In this episode of PPC Town Hall, we uncover how bad attribution models, GA4 issues, and ignored conversion lag can lead to misleading data and lost profit. Learn how to upgrade your reports to power smarter decisions and better ad performance.Follow Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottd71/Follow Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeysCheck out Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall
Transcribe →What's the future of the 'keyword'? | PPC Town Hall 97
Aug 14, 2024Tap to summarizeWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/r3eH7Loz3FA In this episode of PPC Town Hall, I sat down with Andrew Lolk and Jyll Saskin Gales to discuss Google Ads' latest updates to query matching and brand controls and what it means for keywords, match types, and advertisers. Follow Jyll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingales/ Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlolk/ Follow Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeys/ ► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall
Transcribe →A PPC Data Analysis Masterclass by Cory Lindholm | PPC Town Hall 96
Jul 3, 2024Tap to summarizeWatch the video version here: In this episode, our Co-founder & CEO, Frederick Vallaeys sat down with Cory Lindholm to dive deep into the world of PPC data analysis. Cory kicked things off by covering the essentials. Then, he walked through the process of performing an analysis to uncover valuable insights about seasonality, how your accounts are performing, and even correlations between different metrics. He also discussed the importance of having a solid foundation in statistics and data when it comes to making informed PPC decisions. There’s so much value packed in this episode. And we hope you find it useful. Watch this episode to learn: - The fundamentals of PPC metrics - How to measure the impact of seasonality and other PPC factors - How to integrate your PPC data with your business data - The common data analysis mistakes to avoid - The best tools for data analysis Your speaker: Cory Lindholm, Ads By Cory Follow Cory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corylindholm/ Work with Cory: https://adsbycory.com/ Follow Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederickvallaeys/ ► Get actionable PPC tips, strategies, and tactics from industry experts twice a month: https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall ► Make your PPC management less complex with Optmyzr's tools. Start a 14-day free trial today: https://tools.optmyzr.com/info/signup?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=townhall
Transcribe →Powerful ChatGPT applications for PPC and SEO marketers | PPC Town Hall 74
Apr 26, 2023Tap to summarizeWatch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivfakR8TH14 We did an episode on ChatGPT a few months ago to speak about its impact and applications in PPC. (you can watch it here) One of the viewers of that episode, Nicholas Baken shared some powerful use cases he was using ChatGPT for in the live chat. So I reached out to him later to discuss more on that. In this episode of PPC Town Hall, you’ll watch Nicholas and myself discuss the applications of ChatGPT beyond PPC and into SEO, content creation, and general digital marketing. Tune in to learn: - How can it generate schema markup for SEO - How to use OpenAI’s playground to open up more possibilities for GPT - ChatGPT’s limitations - How ChatGPT can create Google Ads scripts and discover negative keywords in PPC and much more Our speaker: - Nicholas Baken, Nyfty Labs Follow Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasbaken ► Get emails about future Town Halls https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall ► Explore Optmyzr and start a 14-day free trial https://www.optmyzr.com #ppc #chatgpt #optmyzr #adtech #digitalmarketing
Transcribe →Turn product data into top-performing PPC campaigns | PPC Town Hall 47
Nov 3, 2021Tap to summarizeCompetition in #eCommerce PPC is at an all-time high. Only the brands with the best optimizations will win. Whether you're new to running eCommerce #PPC campaigns or a veteran, this one is for you. This panel covers: • Tips and tricks for turning product data into top-performing PPC campaigns • The most important elements of the feed • Tips for boosting shopping ads on Google • Techniques for turning structured data into search campaigns • How does the product catalog impacts retailers • Measuring performance when you're on multiple marketplaces and so much more Our expert guests: • Jacques van der Wilt, DataFeedWatch • Elizabeth Marsten, Tinuiti ► Get emails about future Town Halls https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall ► Explore Optmyzr and start 14-day free trial https://www.optmyzr.com #ppc #googleads #sem #optmyzr #adtech #digitalmarketing
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How to become a standout PPC marketer | PPC Town Hall 43
Sep 7, 2021Tap to summarizeThere's only one way your PPC career will go with advice from this all-star cast: up. What do the most successful PPC pros do that everyone else doesn't? The ones who constantly get promotions and raises, who grow their or their clients' businesses – they always find ways to get better. Whether you're a PPC beginner or a veteran, there’s always a new trick you can learn. Our expert guests: • Julie Bacchini, Neptune Moon • Kirk Williams, Zato Marketing • Christi Olson, Microsoft • John Lee, Microsoft ► Get emails about future Town Halls https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall ► Explore Optmyzr and start 14-day free trial https://www.optmyzr.com
Transcribe →Level up your PPC game with conversion rate optimization | PPC Town Hall 39
May 12, 2021Tap to summarizeGreat ads get clicks. Great landing pages get conversions. Successful campaigns have both. This episode of PPC Town Hall goes on a slight tangent featuring two brilliant CRO experts who share their tips and insights to help take your PPC campaigns to the next level. This panel covers: • When to use a dedicated landing page for your PPC campaigns • The most common mistakes that kill conversion rate on landing pages • Ideas to improve relevance between ads and landing pages when using Responsive Search Ads • The right way to measure landing page performance • Other techniques to boost conversion rate Our expert guests: • Tim Ash, TimAsh.com & SiteTuners • Andrea Cruz López, KoMarketing ► Get emails about future Town Halls https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall ► Explore Optmyzr and start 14-day free trial https://www.optmyzr.com #ppc #googleads #sem #optmyzr #adtech #digitalmarketing
Transcribe →The evolution of keywords in modern PPC | PPC Town Hall 38
Apr 28, 2021Tap to summarizeKeywords have been a cornerstone of PPC ever since they were the whole point of AdWords. Their role and the way they work may have changed drastically over the years, but it's not quite time to ignore them completely. We spoke to three experts about how they've managed the evolution of keywords throughout their careers. And why your loyalty should be to people, not terms. This panel covers: • Keep targeting specificity even when Exact Match is no longer exact • Best uses of Phrase Match now that it's absorbing Broad Match Modified • Finding negative keyword ideas when search terms reports are restrictive • The best structure when using multiple match types Our expert guests: • Kirk Williams, ZATO Marketing • Sonika Chandra, Seer Interactive • Sarah Vlietstra, ZATO Marketing ► Get emails about future Town Halls https://www.optmyzr.com/ppctownhall ► Explore Optmyzr and start 14-day free trial https://www.optmyzr.com #ppc #googleads #sem #optmyzr #adtech #digitalmarketing
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