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EP326 - When Best Practices Backfire ft Aashna Makin
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Summary
In this episode of PPC Live, Anu Adegbola interviews Ashna Mackin, a senior paid ad specialist with extensive experience in managing campaigns across various industries. They discuss Ashna's early career mistakes, the importance of taking ownership of campaigns, and common errors in PPC management. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency in the industry regarding mistakes and the significance of learning from them. Ashna shares valuable insights on navigating challenges in advertising and the importance of caring about the work being done.
Takeaways
- Aashna emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of campaigns.
- Never make significant changes on a Friday to avoid unmonitored errors.
- Mismatched landing pages are a common issue in PPC.
- Best practices should be adapted to the specific client context.
- Transparency about mistakes can foster a supportive work environment.
- Understanding the client's industry is crucial for effective PPC management.
- Automation should not replace human oversight in advertising.
- Mistakes are learning opportunities that should be openly discussed.
- Caring about the campaigns leads to better outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ashna Mackin
02:58 Early Career Mistakes and Lessons Learned
09:57 Navigating Mistakes in PPC Management
14:57 Common Errors in Advertising
20:59 The Importance of Discussing Mistakes
27:00 Final Thoughts and Advice
Find Aashna on LinkedIn
Book a coaching call with Anu
PPC Live The Podcast (formerly PPCChat Roundup) features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape.
The next PPC Live London event is on October 22nd
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331 episodes
Manage episode 509746631 series 2434262
Summary
In this episode of PPC Live, Anu Adegbola interviews Ashna Mackin, a senior paid ad specialist with extensive experience in managing campaigns across various industries. They discuss Ashna's early career mistakes, the importance of taking ownership of campaigns, and common errors in PPC management. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency in the industry regarding mistakes and the significance of learning from them. Ashna shares valuable insights on navigating challenges in advertising and the importance of caring about the work being done.
Takeaways
- Aashna emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of campaigns.
- Never make significant changes on a Friday to avoid unmonitored errors.
- Mismatched landing pages are a common issue in PPC.
- Best practices should be adapted to the specific client context.
- Transparency about mistakes can foster a supportive work environment.
- Understanding the client's industry is crucial for effective PPC management.
- Automation should not replace human oversight in advertising.
- Mistakes are learning opportunities that should be openly discussed.
- Caring about the campaigns leads to better outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ashna Mackin
02:58 Early Career Mistakes and Lessons Learned
09:57 Navigating Mistakes in PPC Management
14:57 Common Errors in Advertising
20:59 The Importance of Discussing Mistakes
27:00 Final Thoughts and Advice
Find Aashna on LinkedIn
Book a coaching call with Anu
PPC Live The Podcast (formerly PPCChat Roundup) features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape.
The next PPC Live London event is on October 22nd
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on Twitter
Join our WhatsApp Group
Subscribe to our Newsletter
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