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Maximizing ROI with Performance Max Campaigns
Problem Statement
A mid-sized e-commerce retailer aimed to increase its return on ad spend (ROAS) and reach new customer segments using Google’s Performance Max campaigns. The goal was to consolidate advertising efforts, optimize creative delivery, and achieve better conversions with automation-driven targeting.
Challenge
The business faced the following hurdles:
Low ROAS from Traditional Campaigns: Existing Search and Display ads weren’t delivering scalable results.
Fragmented Audience Targeting: Manual segmentation was limiting reach and relevance.
Ad Fatigue: Repetitive creatives led to reduced engagement and high CPC.
Limited Budget Efficiency: Without automation, budget allocation across channels was suboptimal
Solution Provided
We implemented a Performance Max campaign using first-party data for precise targeting, diverse creative assets tailored to customer personas, and goal-based conversion tracking. Google’s automation optimized budget and delivery across channels, while weekly creative testing and performance monitoring ensured continuous improvement.
Development Steps
Campaign Restructuring
Replaced legacy campaigns with Performance Max while retaining branded search for full coverage.
Audience Mapping
Built custom segments using Google Analytics, CRM lists, and customer match.
Creative Assets
Designed fresh creatives across formats—static, video, and carousels—to feed Google’s machine learning.
KPI Alignment
Defined performance benchmarks like ROAS ≥ 4x and reduced CPA.
Continuous Testing
Ran A/B tests between different asset group themes and optimized based on insights.
Performance Monitoring
Weekly analysis and bid adjustments based on Google Ads Insights and GA4.
Results
65% Increase in ROAS
Compared to legacy campaigns, the Performance Max campaign achieved a 65% higher return on ad spend.
28% Decrease in CPA
Automation allowed budget to focus on higher-converting segments, reducing cost-per-acquisition
Broader Reach
Campaigns reached 2.3x more new users via Display, YouTube, and Discover placements.
Improved Creative Performance
Video assets saw 3x higher engagement than static banners.
Simplified Campaign Management
Automation reduced manual tasks and optimized ad delivery across all Google channels