Navigating Ad Performance During Political Events

In this special Halloween episode Taylor and host Richard dive into the spooky truth behind Election Week’s impact on ad campaigns. With an unprecedented wave of political spending flooding digital platforms, advertisers need to prepare for shifting CPMs, reduced conversions, and increased competition—especially in swing states.

From understanding the effects on Meta and Google ads to insights on how to handle performance dips, we’ve got the data and strategies to help you weather the storm. Don’t panic! Taylor and Richard walk through what to expect, how to adapt, and why staying the course is critical for keeping your ads on track as we approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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