Search advertising has long been used as a direct-response marketing strategy, but a new study from Google reveals it could be helpful in branding as well.
Throughout 2013, Google and Ipsos MediaCT conducted 61 search experiments to measure the impact of search ads on brand awareness. They measured both top-of-mind awareness and unaided brand awareness even when the consumer doesn’t click on the ad.
Overall, Google found that there was a positive impact on unaided brand awareness and top of mind awareness.
This can add an interesting twist to your search campaigns. Rather than focusing solely on direct-response campaigns, you can include a search campaign for branding as well. This can help drive your direct-response campaigns by improving your mindshare of customers.
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