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CTR No Longer Guarantees Ad Success — Automated Bidding Changes Traditional Metrics.
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High click-through rates are no longer a reliable indicator of ad success due to automated bidding and AI optimization. This shift in metrics affects marketers who rely on CTR to measure ad performance. Relevant for advertisers using automated bidding strategies.
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Search Engine Journal
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