Performance Marketing

Campaign Types

Learning Outcome

5

Apply campaign types using simple real-world examples

4

Understand which campaign type to use for different goals

3

Learn where ads appear (Google, YouTube, websites)

2

Identify different types like Search, Display, Video, Shopping

1

Understand what a campaign and campaign type means

What is a Campaign in Google Ads?

Plan For Ads

  • A campaign is a plan to run ads with a specific goal (like sales or leads)

Control Ads

  • It controls where ads show and how much you spend

Example:

A restaurant runs a campaign to get more online orders

Why does Google Ads offer different Campaign Types?

Because businesses have different goals and audiences

  • Each type helps reach users in a different way (search, video, websites, etc.)

Example:

  •  A new brand may want awareness

(Display)

  • While, a local shop wants direct calls

(Search)

Campaign Types

Search Ads

  • Text ads shown on Google search results

  • Best for people already searching

Example:
Search “plumber near me” → plumber ad appears

Display Ads

  • Image/banner ads on websites and apps

  • Good for awareness

Example:
Seeing a clothing ad while reading a blog

Campaign Types

Video Ads

  • Ads shown on YouTube

  • Good for storytelling and engagement

Example: 

A 10-second ad before a YouTube video

Shopping Ads

  • Show product image, price, and store

  • Best for online stores

Example:

Searching “running shoes” → product with price appears

Campaign Types

Performance Max

  • Runs ads across all Google platforms automatically

  • Focused on getting conversions (sales/leads)

Example: 

One campaign shows ads on Search, YouTube, Gmail together

How to choose the right Campaign Type

Choose based on your goal:

Sales/Leads:

  • Search or Performance Max

Awareness

  • Display or Video

Selling products 

  • Shopping

Summary

5

Performance Max runs ads across all Google platforms automatically

4

Shopping campaigns show product details like image, price, store

3

Display & Discovery help in brand awareness , reaching new users

2

Search campaigns target people already searching

1

Campaign type decides where ads appear and their purpose

Quiz

Anjali wants to show her saree product image, price, and details on Google Search. Which campaign type needs Google Merchant Center?

A. Search Campaign

B. Display Campaign

C. Performance Max Campaign

D. Shopping Campaign

Quiz

Anjali wants to show her saree product image, price, and details on Google Search. Which campaign type needs Google Merchant Center?

A. Search Campaign

B. Display Campaign

C. Performance Max Campaign

D. Shopping Campaign

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