AdExchanger cover image

AdExchanger

Pitching Performance, With Pinterest’s CRO

Oct 15, 2024
Bill Watkins, the CRO of Pinterest, dives into the platform's transformation into a performance marketing powerhouse. He discusses the ambitious investment in lower-funnel advertising, showcasing tools like Performance Plus that enhance user engagement. Watkins also highlights Pinterest's commitment to positivity and mental well-being in contrast to other social media platforms. He explores the challenges marketers face with giants like Meta and Google and emphasizes Pinterest's unique approach to creating a healthier digital environment.
45:05

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Pinterest is strategically emphasizing lower-funnel advertising products and new tools to attract performance marketers amidst competition from Meta and Google.
  • The launch of Performance Plus, an AI-driven advertising suite, enhances targeting and automation, marking a pivotal shift in Pinterest’s approach to performance marketing.

Deep dives

Pinterest's Shift Towards Performance Marketing

Pinterest is actively working to reposition itself as a viable platform for performance marketing budgets, which is evident in the significant strides the company has made in recent years. With an emphasis on lower funnel ad products, Pinterest has rolled out numerous tools and resources designed to attract advertisers looking for performative results. The growth in ad impressions and relevance reflects the advertisers' increasing confidence in Pinterest's capabilities, with data showcasing impressive gains in clicks and conversions. This transformation highlights a broader recognition within the advertising community that Pinterest is not just an inspirational platform but also a place where performance marketing can thrive.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode