The Relationship Between Campaign Quality and Performance in Google Ads: A Systematic Review

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Shemshaki, M., Amoah, N., Bigi, A. and Bonera, M. 2025. The Relationship Between Campaign Quality and Performance in Google Ads: A Systematic Review . Journal of Marketing Analytics. p. In press.
AuthorsShemshaki, M., Amoah, N., Bigi, A. and Bonera, M.
Abstract

Despite the proliferation of digital advertising channels, Google Ads remains critical in digital marketing. A synthesised understanding of the specific impact of campaign quality in the Google Ads advertising ecosystem has received limited attention. This study addresses this research gap through a PRISMA-based systematic review of 49 peer-reviewed articles published between 2007 and 2024. The review identifies and categorises the main factors that define campaign quality, such as ad relevance, click-through rate (CTR), landing page experience, and conversion rate. We propose a comprehensive conceptual framework linking these dimensions to digital marketing results based on these findings. This paper also presents data-driven optimisation strategies to improve campaign performance. Finally, key metrics for evaluating the results of advertising campaigns were identified based on the existing literature. The proposed model is a practical guide for digital marketers to successfully implement advertising campaigns in Google Ads and evaluate their performance.

KeywordsAdvertising Campaigns; Performance of Digital Marketing; Google Ads; Online Advertising; Systematic Literature Review
JournalJournal of Marketing Analytics
Journal citationp. In press
ISSN2050-3318
2050-3326
Year2025
PublisherSpringer Nature
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Accepted07 Jun 2025
Deposited13 Jun 2025
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