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News18 August 2026

Google Ads Has Changed How Target CPA and Target ROAS Work: What UK Advertisers Should Check This Week

From 17 August, budget-limited Google Ads campaigns start delivering closer to the Target CPA and Target ROAS figures you set. Here's who it affects and the checks worth doing now.

Guide27 July 2026

Black Friday 2026: Why Your PPC Planning Should Start in August, Not November

Black Friday lands on 27 November this year, but the accounts that win Q4 are built in August and September. Here's a month-by-month plan for getting your PPC ready.

News20 July 2026

Meta's New UK Location Fee: Why Your Facebook Ads Now Cost More Than Your Dashboard Says

From 1 July 2026, Meta adds a location fee to ads shown in the UK — and it doesn't appear in Ads Manager. Here's what it means for your budget and what to check.

News20 July 2026

Google Ads Quietly Changed Its Terms: What “Automation by Default” Means for Your Campaigns

On 1 July 2026 every Google Ads account moved onto new terms that give Google broader authority to automate your campaigns. Here's what changed and what to check.

Insight20 July 2026

Google's AI Mode Is Now the Default: What It Actually Means for Local Businesses

AI Mode is now Google's default search experience — and around 93% of AI searches end without a click. Here's why local businesses are better placed than most.

Insight13 July 2026

Why Smart Brands Are Rethinking Audio Advertising in 2026

Radio is having its best year in a decade — and digital audio is now as measurable as PPC. Here's what the 2026 audio boom means for your ad budget.

Sky Buys ITV: What the £1.6bn Deal Means for Advertisers
News6 July 2026

Sky Buys ITV: What the £1.6bn Deal Means for Advertisers

Sky is buying ITV's media and entertainment business for up to £1.6bn. Here's what the deal really means for UK advertisers — and what to do about it.

Guide15 June 2026

How Much Does PPC Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

PPC pricing in the UK has three parts: ad spend, management fees, and tools. This 2026 guide breaks down real costs, regional differences, and realistic monthly budgets so you can plan with confidence.

Opinion8 June 2026

Attention Is the Only Metric That Matters

The advertising industry measures everything except the thing that actually drives results. Attention is harder to buy than it used to be, and the brands that earn it are playing a completely different game.

Insight5 June 2026

Your Audience Is Everywhere. Your Advertising Probably Is Not.

Media fragmentation means your customers are spread across more channels than ever before. The brands still running single-channel strategies are talking to a shrinking fraction of their market.

Guide1 June 2026

What Good PPC Management Actually Looks Like

Most businesses have run Google Ads. Far fewer have experienced what happens when PPC is managed properly. Here is what separates competent paid search from the kind that changes a business.