Opt Out of Controversial Google Search Partners

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Adfidence Team

Published

Nov 29, 2023

Read time

5 min

Google Search Partners -  A Hidden Risk and a Budget Sinkhole?

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, advertisers need every advantage they can get. But what if, instead of helping, some default settings display your ads in controversial context and drain your advertising budget? That's the shocking revelation from the most recent research report by Adalytics. Here is what you need to know.

The Latest Claims by Adalytics

Adalytics, a renowned research company, has ignited a new debate with its latest report. It boldly claims that Google, by setting advertisers to use Google Search Partners by default, puts your brand at risk and wastes advertising budgets. According to Adalytics, part of the inventory are sites that pose significant risk to brands’ reputation. Some of the prominent examples in the report include ads of major brands appearing on websites that are hardcore pornographic, far-right, include pirated content or may belong to Iranian entities under the US sanctions.

Demystifying Google Search Partners

But first, who exactly are Google Search Partners? They are websites and apps  other than Google itself where your Search ads can appear. While this sounds like a promising way to broaden reach, it comes with risks. The main issue is that these partners might not offer the same quality of audience, or user experience, as Google's main search platform. This means your ads might get fewer clicks, or worse, be seen by users who are not genuinely interested, leading to inefficient ad spend. What is even more frightening, according to the Adalytics’ report, ads may end up in places with bad reputation, posing a significant threat to brand’s credibility.

Decoding Google's Campaign Settings Campaign Settings

A closer look at Google's campaign settings reveals a design that can be misleading. 

While it appears users can opt for either the Search Network or Display Network, pre-filled checkmarks subtly make them agree to include Google Search Partners in their campaigns. Many advertisers, thinking they're just opting for Google's primary networks, unintentionally include these partners.

A Global Oversight

It is not just small businesses making this mistake. Even global giants, including some of the  top 20 brand advertisers , inadvertently allow this inefficiency to creep into their campaigns. Some of those prominent advertisers have as much as 70% of their search budgets exposed to Google search partners.

Introducing Adfidence's Solution

At Adfidence, we have recognized this challenge and stepped up with a solution. Our tools are designed to help global advertisers spot campaigns that deviate from best practices. One of these best practices is excluding Google Search Partners. Using Adfidence, you can instantly check if campaigns follow best practices,  observe compliance rates across brands and countries. And you can do it today, therefore eliminating the risky exposure as soon as possible.

The Real Cost

This is not just about minor savings. By including Google Search Partners without a strategic reason, a significant chunk of an advertiser's budget can go to waste. We are talking about a percentage of ad spend that, given the vast sums involved in global campaigns, can amount to substantial figures. For some advertisers,  annual exposure may be in tens of millions of dollars. 

Take Control with Adfidence

If you want to ensure that you minimize risk and your ad budget delivers maximum value, get in touch. At Adfidence, we are dedicated to helping advertisers navigate the complexities of the digital media landscape. Our platform is an effective solution for ensuring success of your campaigns. 

Reach out to our team today at contact@adfidence.com

Opt Out of Controversial Google Search Partners

Written by:

Adfidence Team

Published

Nov 29, 2023

Read time

5 min

Google Search Partners -  A Hidden Risk and a Budget Sinkhole?

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, advertisers need every advantage they can get. But what if, instead of helping, some default settings display your ads in controversial context and drain your advertising budget? That's the shocking revelation from the most recent research report by Adalytics. Here is what you need to know.

The Latest Claims by Adalytics

Adalytics, a renowned research company, has ignited a new debate with its latest report. It boldly claims that Google, by setting advertisers to use Google Search Partners by default, puts your brand at risk and wastes advertising budgets. According to Adalytics, part of the inventory are sites that pose significant risk to brands’ reputation. Some of the prominent examples in the report include ads of major brands appearing on websites that are hardcore pornographic, far-right, include pirated content or may belong to Iranian entities under the US sanctions.

Demystifying Google Search Partners

But first, who exactly are Google Search Partners? They are websites and apps  other than Google itself where your Search ads can appear. While this sounds like a promising way to broaden reach, it comes with risks. The main issue is that these partners might not offer the same quality of audience, or user experience, as Google's main search platform. This means your ads might get fewer clicks, or worse, be seen by users who are not genuinely interested, leading to inefficient ad spend. What is even more frightening, according to the Adalytics’ report, ads may end up in places with bad reputation, posing a significant threat to brand’s credibility.

Decoding Google's Campaign Settings Campaign Settings

A closer look at Google's campaign settings reveals a design that can be misleading. 

While it appears users can opt for either the Search Network or Display Network, pre-filled checkmarks subtly make them agree to include Google Search Partners in their campaigns. Many advertisers, thinking they're just opting for Google's primary networks, unintentionally include these partners.

A Global Oversight

It is not just small businesses making this mistake. Even global giants, including some of the  top 20 brand advertisers , inadvertently allow this inefficiency to creep into their campaigns. Some of those prominent advertisers have as much as 70% of their search budgets exposed to Google search partners.

Introducing Adfidence's Solution

At Adfidence, we have recognized this challenge and stepped up with a solution. Our tools are designed to help global advertisers spot campaigns that deviate from best practices. One of these best practices is excluding Google Search Partners. Using Adfidence, you can instantly check if campaigns follow best practices,  observe compliance rates across brands and countries. And you can do it today, therefore eliminating the risky exposure as soon as possible.

The Real Cost

This is not just about minor savings. By including Google Search Partners without a strategic reason, a significant chunk of an advertiser's budget can go to waste. We are talking about a percentage of ad spend that, given the vast sums involved in global campaigns, can amount to substantial figures. For some advertisers,  annual exposure may be in tens of millions of dollars. 

Take Control with Adfidence

If you want to ensure that you minimize risk and your ad budget delivers maximum value, get in touch. At Adfidence, we are dedicated to helping advertisers navigate the complexities of the digital media landscape. Our platform is an effective solution for ensuring success of your campaigns. 

Reach out to our team today at contact@adfidence.com

Opt Out of Controversial Google Search Partners

Written by:

Adfidence Team

Published

Nov 29, 2023

Read time

5 min

Google Search Partners -  A Hidden Risk and a Budget Sinkhole?

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, advertisers need every advantage they can get. But what if, instead of helping, some default settings display your ads in controversial context and drain your advertising budget? That's the shocking revelation from the most recent research report by Adalytics. Here is what you need to know.

The Latest Claims by Adalytics

Adalytics, a renowned research company, has ignited a new debate with its latest report. It boldly claims that Google, by setting advertisers to use Google Search Partners by default, puts your brand at risk and wastes advertising budgets. According to Adalytics, part of the inventory are sites that pose significant risk to brands’ reputation. Some of the prominent examples in the report include ads of major brands appearing on websites that are hardcore pornographic, far-right, include pirated content or may belong to Iranian entities under the US sanctions.

Demystifying Google Search Partners

But first, who exactly are Google Search Partners? They are websites and apps  other than Google itself where your Search ads can appear. While this sounds like a promising way to broaden reach, it comes with risks. The main issue is that these partners might not offer the same quality of audience, or user experience, as Google's main search platform. This means your ads might get fewer clicks, or worse, be seen by users who are not genuinely interested, leading to inefficient ad spend. What is even more frightening, according to the Adalytics’ report, ads may end up in places with bad reputation, posing a significant threat to brand’s credibility.

Decoding Google's Campaign Settings Campaign Settings

A closer look at Google's campaign settings reveals a design that can be misleading. 

While it appears users can opt for either the Search Network or Display Network, pre-filled checkmarks subtly make them agree to include Google Search Partners in their campaigns. Many advertisers, thinking they're just opting for Google's primary networks, unintentionally include these partners.

A Global Oversight

It is not just small businesses making this mistake. Even global giants, including some of the  top 20 brand advertisers , inadvertently allow this inefficiency to creep into their campaigns. Some of those prominent advertisers have as much as 70% of their search budgets exposed to Google search partners.

Introducing Adfidence's Solution

At Adfidence, we have recognized this challenge and stepped up with a solution. Our tools are designed to help global advertisers spot campaigns that deviate from best practices. One of these best practices is excluding Google Search Partners. Using Adfidence, you can instantly check if campaigns follow best practices,  observe compliance rates across brands and countries. And you can do it today, therefore eliminating the risky exposure as soon as possible.

The Real Cost

This is not just about minor savings. By including Google Search Partners without a strategic reason, a significant chunk of an advertiser's budget can go to waste. We are talking about a percentage of ad spend that, given the vast sums involved in global campaigns, can amount to substantial figures. For some advertisers,  annual exposure may be in tens of millions of dollars. 

Take Control with Adfidence

If you want to ensure that you minimize risk and your ad budget delivers maximum value, get in touch. At Adfidence, we are dedicated to helping advertisers navigate the complexities of the digital media landscape. Our platform is an effective solution for ensuring success of your campaigns. 

Reach out to our team today at contact@adfidence.com

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