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EP325 - Turning a 40% ROAS Mistake into Opportunity ft Kate Luke

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In this episode of PPC Live,The Podcast, host Anu interviews Kate Luke, a seasoned head of digital with a passion for e-commerce. The episode focuses on how mistakes, specifically in PPC settings, can lead to unexpected successes and valuable lessons.

Kate shares an early career mistake involving setting the wrong target ROAS and how it surprisingly generated positive results. The conversation highlights the importance of trust, both within teams and with clients, as well as the necessity of allowing AI and automation algorithms time to learn and optimize. Practical advice includes avoiding major changes on Fridays, taking a moment to breathe before reacting to mistakes, and fostering an open environment where learning from errors is normalized. The episode also touches on broader industry practices and the benefits of honest discussion about common mistakes.


Key Takeaways:


  • Mistake: Kate accidentally set a target ROAS to 40% instead of 400%, leading to unexpected high spend.

  • Surprising Outcome: The campaign actually performed well, uncovering new sales opportunities.

  • Lesson 1: Never make big changes on a Friday—you risk weekend issues without oversight.

  • Lesson 2: Always double-check even simple inputs to avoid costly errors.

  • Lesson 3: Build trust with clients—owning up to mistakes and handling them well builds credibility.

  • Lesson 4: Don’t over-constrain campaigns—loosening ROAS targets can sometimes yield better performance.

  • Lesson 5: In the AI/PMax era, avoid constant changes—let algorithms learn and optimize.

  • Lesson 6: Give changes time to stabilize before evaluating results (at least 1–2 weeks).

  • Final Advice: Mistakes are inevitable—how you respond and resolve them matters most.


00:00 Introduction to PPC Live The Podcast

01:14 Meet Kate Luke: Digital Transformation Expert

04:01 Kate's Early Career Mistake

06:57 Lessons Learned and Client Trust

13:06 Advice for Handling Mistakes

13:29 Handling Client Mistakes with Confidence

13:44 Lessons Learned from Simple Mistakes

14:25 The Importance of Double-Checking

14:49 Saying No to Friday Changes

16:38 Encouraging Open Conversations About Mistakes

17:55 Creating a Safe Space for Juniors

19:27 Navigating AI and Automation in PPC

20:54 The Learning Period in AI Systems

23:02 Final Thoughts and Farewell


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