Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner. Are your Google Ads ready for peak holiday shopping?

In episode 142 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales break down the latest Google Ads updates that e-commerce business owners need to care about right now - in conversation with Chloe Thomas, host of the Keep Optimising podcast. Jyll cuts through the noise to share practical strategies across bidding, targeting, and creative.

You will learn how to leverage newly available bidding strategies, optimize customer lifecycle goals without blowing your budget, and prepare your product feeds for Google's newest AI features. Plus, Jyll shares top tips on using low-budget video campaigns to build brand demand before the holiday rush hits. Whether you are running standard Shopping, Performance Max, or Search campaigns, this conversation gives you a clear playbook to prepare your account for maximum return this holiday season.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Why Maximize Conversion Value is a game-changer for standard Shopping campaigns
  • How to prepare for promotion mode, seasonal bid adjustments, and budget tweaks
  • Setting up customer lifecycle goals properly to target new vs. existing buyers
  • What AI Max for Shopping is and how it bridges standard Shopping and PMax
  • Essential updates to Google Merchant Center feeds, including video and lifestyle attributes
  •  How to build mid-funnel awareness on a small budget using Demand Gen and YouTube   


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