Analytics

Performance Max: How to Measure Branded vs. Non-Branded Traffic

PMax campaigns blend branded and non-branded traffic together. Here's how to use Consumer Spotlight data to finally understand what you're actually paying for.

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The PMax Transparency Problem

Performance Max campaigns are a black box by design. Google blends Search, Display, YouTube, and Discovery into a single campaign type, making it difficult to understand what's driving results.

Using Consumer Spotlight Data

Consumer Spotlight reports provide a window into the search terms triggering your PMax campaigns, allowing you to estimate the branded vs non-branded traffic split.