Paid Media News by Eric Mandell

Google Ads Adds High Value Acquisition for Shopping and Retention Modes Across Search, Shopping and Performance Max

By Eric MandellReported by Paid Media News
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TLDR

Google Ads is expanding customer lifecycle goals with a High Value acquisition option for Shopping and retention modes across Search, Shopping, and Performance Max.

Context:The 11th Google Ads launch we've covered in the last 30 days3 closely related earlier stories since August

What this means for your accounts

Status
Available
Platform
Google Ads
Affects
Customer lifecycle goals, High Value acquisition for Shopping, Retention mode, Performance Max
Who
Advertisers running Search, Shopping, or Performance Max campaigns
Effective
Not specified in the source
Action needed
Not specified in the source

Search Engine Journal reports that Google Ads now offers High Value acquisition for Shopping campaigns, along with retention modes that span Search, Shopping, and Performance Max. The update extends lifecycle-based goal setting so advertisers can target both new high-value customers and existing customers across these campaign types.

How we got here

  1. Oct 22
    Google Ads Rolls Out Lifecycle Goals Updates for Shopping and Retention

    Google is rolling out three customer lifecycle goal updates to Google Ads ahead of the holidays, including high-value mode expansion for Shopping campaigns and new retention features.

  2. Sep 9
    Google Ads Releases Local Customer Optimization and Store Sales Features for Multi-Location Retailers

    Google Ads introduced Local Customer Optimization and Store Sales tracking features for multi-location retailers ahead of the holiday season.

  3. Sep 9
    Google Ads introduces Local Customer Optimization for Performance Max to drive in-store sales

    Google added Local Customer Optimization to Performance Max campaigns and improved Store Sales measurement for retailers.

  4. Aug 26
    Google Ads Places Customer Lifecycle Optimization Directly in Conversion Goals

    Google has moved its Customer Lifecycle Optimization feature into the Conversion Goals section of Google Ads, requiring audience segments of at least 100 members.

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