BrightonSEO

When Search Stops Scaling: How to Extend PPC Performance Beyond the SERP

San Diego, September 2026

AI Overviews are reducing clicks, increasing competition, and forcing PPC teams to rethink where growth comes from. As search evolves from a destination into just one part of the discovery journey, relying on search engines alone makes it harder to scale efficiently.
This session introduces a practical framework for extending PPC performance beyond the SERP by identifying high-intent consumers earlier in their research journey. Attendees will learn how to recognize "implicit search" behaviors, evaluate publisher ecosystems that influence AI-generated answers, and build complementary activation strategies that improve search efficiency rather than compete with it.

You'll leave with actionable ideas for identifying incremental demand, measuring the impact of mid-funnel activation, and helping clients grow when traditional search reaches its limits.

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Hero Conf - Track 2, San Diego Convention Center

Tue 15 Sep, 2026 | 11:10 AM