The default advice to run Search and Performance Max campaigns together sounds logical but often creates budget conflict, attribution confusion, and performance dilution rather than additive returns. This article breaks down when the hybrid approach fails, why Search-only wins for B2B lead gen, why PMax-only can dominate ecommerce, and the three questions every advertiser should answer before defaulting to hybrid. Includes a decision framework for choosing the right campaign structure based on budget, data maturity, and team capacity.
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