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The PPC Burrito Podcast

The PPC Burrito Podcast

By Digital Gearbox

Tuck into tasty insights and feast on knowledge of all things pay-per-click with the PPC Burrito - the marketing podcast bought to you by the lovely amigos at Digital Gearbox.
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017: Amanda Claesens

The PPC Burrito PodcastNov 26, 2020

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Game Changing Performance Max Scripts w/ Mike Rhodes
Oct 11, 202340:50
How to Scale and Streamline Your Business w/ David Jenyns from SYSTEMology
Jul 19, 202332:19
Advanced Tips for Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns ⚡️

Advanced Tips for Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns ⚡️

Looking to get more from your Performance Max campaigns? You've come to the right place! On this episode, Digital Gearbox's Head of Client Services Jonny Hyams shares 4 proven and powerful tips to get even more from your campaigns.

Jun 08, 202322:39
How to ACTUALLY use AI (ChatGPT & Midjourney) in Your Marketing 🤖

How to ACTUALLY use AI (ChatGPT & Midjourney) in Your Marketing 🤖

ChatGPT & Midjourney are here to stay, but how do they work, and how can you integrate them into your own marketing efforts? On this episode, we're sharing everything we've learned so far, as well as tips and tricks to get the most from these exciting new tools.

Apr 27, 202326:15
Signs it's time to DUMP your PPC Agency 😱

Signs it's time to DUMP your PPC Agency 😱

The PPC Burrito is back! On this episode Becky, Jonny and Michael share thoughts on how agencies and businesses can better work together for a better PPC campaign, as well as the sure-fire signs that it's time to say goodbye to your current supplier! 

Mar 16, 202339:49
Google Ads Extensions Explained!

Google Ads Extensions Explained!

Google Ads Extensions allow advertisers to enrich ads with useful information to appeal to searchers. In this podcast, Becky and Michael break down the various different Extension types, reveal the ones you should be using, and reveal how their use can boost performance!

May 10, 202235:08
Mental Health in Digital Marketing (Feat. Katie Goudie from the Whin Big Marketing Podcast)
Apr 21, 202243:43
The ULTIMATE Guide To Google Ads Automated Bidding

The ULTIMATE Guide To Google Ads Automated Bidding

Becky, Michael and Jonny reveal everything you need to know to get started with Google Ads' Automated Bidding strategies.

Apr 06, 202235:23
Why PPC Is Still A Vital Marketing Channel in 2022!

Why PPC Is Still A Vital Marketing Channel in 2022!

Struggling with PPC, or burnt from a bad experience previously? Becky and Michael share 3 reasons why they think PPC can still be the game-changing marketing tactic in 2022!

Mar 31, 202231:47
EVERY Google Ads Campaign Type Explained!

EVERY Google Ads Campaign Type Explained!

Ever wondered if there was more to Google than just Search, Shopping and Display? Becky and Michael breakdown and explain every currently available Google Ads campaign type, as well as sharing the advantages and disadvantages of each!

Mar 24, 202248:18
Video Marketing in 2022 and Beyond!

Video Marketing in 2022 and Beyond!

Michael chats with digital marketing expert, speaker and trainer Pascal Fintoni who reveals the fundamentals and things you'll need to consider when adding video to your marketing efforts.

Mar 17, 202242:49
Revealing The Truth About Facebook's Advantage+ Campaigns!
Mar 03, 202233:52
How To Get Started Using LinkedIn Ads
Feb 25, 202235:19
How To Use Google Ads Campaign Experiments
Feb 16, 202230:26
Google Performance Max Campaigns Explained!
Feb 09, 202225:18
9 Tips To Improve Google Ads Performance in 2022!

9 Tips To Improve Google Ads Performance in 2022!

Want to get your campaigns off to the best possible start this year? Becky and Michael have your back, sharing 9 ideas that will help you get the most from your ads in 2022!

READ 9 Tips To Improve Google Ads Performance in 2022: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/9-practical-tips-to-improve-google-ads-performance-in-2022/

Google Ads Campaign Experiment Changes: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/experiment-campaign-changes/

Instagram still the social media platform in 2022: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagrams-the-platform-of-focus-for-marketers-in-2022-according-to-new-r/617161/

For all your Google Ads and PPC needs visit: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk

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Feb 03, 202237:03
033: MAXIMISE Your Google Ads ROI During The Holidays (Feat. Raúl from ReferralCandy)

033: MAXIMISE Your Google Ads ROI During The Holidays (Feat. Raúl from ReferralCandy)

In this episode of the PPC Burrito, Becky and Michael talk about how to win back customers during competitive periods. 

They're joined by Raúl Galera from ReferralCandy, who shares his best tips on how to bring more customers to your business using referrals, as well as the importance of rewarding existing customers.

Check out ReferralCandy's customer referral program software: https://www.referralcandy.com/

Nov 04, 202126:30
032: How To Create Responsive Search Ads!

032: How To Create Responsive Search Ads!

Becky and Michael share tips and best practice recommendations that will help you create high-performing Responsive Search Ads!

Read our full guide here: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/how-to-create-responsive-search-ads/

Oct 15, 202129:07
031: SUPERCHARGE Your Google Shopping Campaigns In Less Than 20 Minutes

031: SUPERCHARGE Your Google Shopping Campaigns In Less Than 20 Minutes

Struggling to hit that target ROAS? We've ALL been there before. But fear not, Becky and Michael are back and on hand to share 3 easily actionable tips - developed over a decade and the management of over 100 Google Shopping campaigns - that will get your eCommerce engine roaring once again.

Read our full guide here: digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/supercharge-your-google-shopping-campaigns

Becky and Michael represent Digital Gearbox, a PPC specialist agency based in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Find out more about us and the great work we do here: digitalgearbox.co.uk

Sep 16, 202114:35
030: Aaron Rudman-Hawkins from The Evergreen Agency

030: Aaron Rudman-Hawkins from The Evergreen Agency

Becky and Michael catch up with SEO master, Aaron Rudman-Hawkins, who shares his tips for successful agency growth, and how a duel SEO and PPC strategy can transform your business...

https://theevergreenagency.co.uk/ 

May 28, 202135:04
029: Robert Craven

029: Robert Craven

Becky and Michael chat with Robert Craven, one of the world's best agency growth coaches, about, yep, agency growth, and what actually separates a good agency from a great one...

Robert's GYDA Initiative: https://gydainitiative.com/

May 20, 202156:08
028: Mike Rhodes from WebSavvy
Apr 22, 202151:21
027: Conversion Tracking!

027: Conversion Tracking!

Becky and Michael are joined by Isabella, DG's resident conversion tracking expert to talk about...conversion tracking (duh) and how businesses can better utilise tracking to help optimise their campaigns.

Check out our brand new website! https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/

Apr 08, 202134:00
026: Chloë Thomas from eCommerce MasterPlan

026: Chloë Thomas from eCommerce MasterPlan

Becky and Michael share a simple method to calculate a PPC budget.

Also joining is Chloë Thomas, best-selling author, and host of the excellent eCommerce MasterPlan and Keep On Optimising podcasts who discusses the joys and challenges of agency life and shares her eCommerce predictions for 2021.

Listen to Chloë's podcasts here: https://ecommercemasterplan.com/

Mar 18, 202144:49
025: Callum Vallance-Poole from Graf UK & Garantia

025: Callum Vallance-Poole from Graf UK & Garantia

Becky and Michael provide an update on Google's new service tax, as well as a faffy new verification process.

Also joining is Callum Vallance-Poole, marketing lead for Graf UK and Garantia, who shares some of the ways they market technical solutions.

READ: What Digital Service Tax Means For Your Google Ads Campaigns: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/what-digital-services-tax-means-for-your-google-ads-campaigns/

Mar 05, 202136:01
024: Big PPC Changes SPECIAL!

024: Big PPC Changes SPECIAL!

Becky, Michael, and Jonny discuss three big changes that have massively changed the pay-per-click landscape so far in 2021.

Feb 25, 202144:06
023: James Quayle from Warpline

023: James Quayle from Warpline

Becky and Michael share advice on how to get the most from your video advertising.

Also joining is James from Warpline, who explains why making video content for marketing shouldn't be that difficult or expensive...

Feb 18, 202139:59
022: Henry Stocks-Fryer from Bidnamic

022: Henry Stocks-Fryer from Bidnamic

Becky and Michael discuss Google's latest round of keyword changes.

Also joining is Henry Stocks-Fryer, customer success manager at Bidnamic, who shares his thoughts on the recent eCommerce boom and how businesses can maximize their Google Shopping performance.

Read our keyword change guide: https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/insights/how-googles-latest-keyword-changes-will-affect-your-ads/

Feb 11, 202140:43
021: Conor Shaw from Forest Green Rovers Football Club

021: Conor Shaw from Forest Green Rovers Football Club

Becky and Michael discuss audience segmentation and an important account decluttering exercise.

Also joining is Conor Shaw, content manager at League Two's high flyers Forest Green Rovers, who discusses the unique challenges of marketing the world's only all-vegan football club...

Feb 05, 202143:40
020: Andrew Hancock from Brand Asylum

020: Andrew Hancock from Brand Asylum

Becky attempts to cure Michael's man-flu with some cutting-edge PPC tips.

Also joining is Andrew Hancock, experienced marketer and creative director at Oxfordshire-based brand communications agency, Brand Asylum.

Jan 28, 202136:50
019: Jennifer Williams from Exec Support Solutions

019: Jennifer Williams from Exec Support Solutions

Becky and Michael talk Facebook, Instagram and conversion attribution.

Also joining is Jennifer Williams, who talks Virtual Assistance and 'new normal' networking.

Jan 21, 202135:50
018: Andrew Moon from Modus Accountants

018: Andrew Moon from Modus Accountants

Becky and Michael discuss a new addition to Google Ads that could benefit eCommerce advertisers.

Also joining is Modus Accountants' marketing manager Andrew Moon, who talks about how proper structure and data can supercharge your marketing efforts. 

Jan 14, 202137:30
017: Amanda Claesens

017: Amanda Claesens

Becky and Michael share tips to maximise ad campaign results this Black Friday. Also joining is market research expert Amanda Claesens, who shares her story and explains why understanding your customer has never been more important...

Nov 26, 202048:00
016: Sam Pilgrim

016: Sam Pilgrim

On this special episode of 'The PPC Burrito' podcast, Becky and Michael speak with the newest member of the Digital Gearbox team, Sam Pilgrim! Learn more about Sam, his background, and that time Kanye West followed him on Twitter...

Nov 12, 202036:02
015: James Holden from Wolf Productions

015: James Holden from Wolf Productions

On this episode of 'The PPC Burrito Podcast' Becky and Michael share their thoughts on the impending Digital Services Tax, and talk about how an oft-neglected part of Google Ads can add value to your campaigns.

Also joining is James Holden, head of solutions at Wantage-based website design and development agency, Worf Productions, who talks about the challenges of managing client expectations and the ever-changing digital landscape...

Oct 29, 202053:09
014: Rachel Clark from Nut & Noggin

014: Rachel Clark from Nut & Noggin

Becky and Michael discuss the importance of brand & non-branded segmentation, as well as how audience data could help enhance your campaigns. Also joining is Rachel Clark from Nut & Noggin, who details the fun of introducing a new product into a competitive market...

Nut & Noggin: https://nutandnoggin.com/

Oct 22, 202044:08
013: Laura-Anne Williams from Get Social

013: Laura-Anne Williams from Get Social

On this week's episode of the 'PPC Burrito' podcast Becky and Michael share a technique to beat Google's cheeky location targeting options. Also joining is Laura-Anne Williams from Get Social, who shares her story and explains how we can all up our social media marketing game...

Oct 15, 202046:43
012: Jack Attewell from Mango Juice

012: Jack Attewell from Mango Juice

On the latest episode of 'PPC Burrito' Becky and Michael chat through some of Google's changes to search terms reporting and a potential reduction in ad space. Also joining is talented motion graphics expert, and founder of the Mango Juice agency, Jack Attewell.

Oct 02, 202051:04
011: Albert Hogan from Penguin Random House

011: Albert Hogan from Penguin Random House

Becky and Michael talk about a significant change to Google's Display targeting. Also joining is Albert Hogan, Director of Group Marketing, Audience & Digital Development at world-renowned book publishers, Penguin Random House.

Sep 24, 202049:48
010: Ryan Dooley from Cobiro

010: Ryan Dooley from Cobiro

Becky and Michael share crucial Google Shopping campaign optimisation techniques.

Also joining is Ryan Dooley, agency partnership manager at Copenhagen-based Google Shopping CSS provider, Cobio.

Aug 27, 202053:21
009: Matt Cecil from Wycombe Wanderers FC

009: Matt Cecil from Wycombe Wanderers FC

Becky and Michael chat about a recent win, and share tips for Facebook and Display Ads.

Also joining is Matt Cecil, Head of Media and Marketing at Championship football club Wycombe Wanderers, who shares stories of his early experiences, the challenges of being the smallest media team in the land, and the thrill of the club's recent promotion.

Aug 20, 202001:06:13
008: Laurence Caro from Technique Web

008: Laurence Caro from Technique Web

On this episode of 'PPC Burrito' Becky and Michael talk about Google's newly added ability to record phone calls. Also joining SEO and Website maverick Laurence from Technique Web, who shares his unique story and chats all things organic.

Aug 06, 202056:37
007: Rachel Foord from Verve Creative Solutions

007: Rachel Foord from Verve Creative Solutions

On this episode of PPC Burrito Becky and Michael talk about Bing advertising's exciting new partnership. Also joining is Rachel Foord from Verve Creative Solutions who shares tips for growing small businesses, as well as her own marketing adventure...

Jul 23, 202001:06:35
006: Julie Macken from Neve's Bees

006: Julie Macken from Neve's Bees

On this episode of 'PPC Burrito' Becky and Michael share more PPC tips that can help unlock better results. Also joining is Julie Macken, deputy Queen Bee from Neve's Bees, who shares her remarkable story and the fun of turning a family hobby into a thriving skincare brand...

Jul 16, 202055:11
005: Josh Smith from Serious Readers
Jul 09, 202001:02:26
004: Katrina Sargent from Business Buzz
Jul 02, 202057:04
003: Angus Grady aka The LinkedIn Unlocker

003: Angus Grady aka The LinkedIn Unlocker

On this scorcher of an episode of 'PPC Burrito', Becky and Michael discuss the rollout of Google's ad credits and how to find them. Also joining is Angus Grady, a LinkedIn lead generation expert who shares an array of exciting tips and trick on how to unlock the true potential of LinkedIn profile...

Jun 25, 202001:09:46
002: Steve Davidson from Univar Specialty Consumables

002: Steve Davidson from Univar Specialty Consumables

On this episode of 'PPC Burrito', Becky and Michael share tips to avoid disapproved ads under Google's new clickbait policy. Also joining is Steve Davidson, a tenured marketer and marketing manager at Univar Specialty Consumables who reveals some interesting insights from their recent sponsorship of a large darts event...

Jun 18, 202034:04
001: The First Bite!

001: The First Bite!

Welcome to PPC Burrito! In this first episode, Michael and Becky explain the meaning behind the Burrito, and share an important tip that could unlock cheaper clicks...  

Jun 11, 202014:54