Advertisers spotted Google’s new Performance Max (PMax) channel performance reporting — a sign the long-awaited feature is now rolling out.
What it does:
Shows detailed reporting on PMax performance by channel — like Search, Display, YouTube, and more.
Lets advertisers spot underperforming networks and refine their scaling strategies.
Enables better asset relevance by clarifying where ad creative excels (or underperforms).
Allows search term analysis to trim wasted spend and optimize further.
Why we care. This beta feature finally cracks open part of the PMax black box, giving advertisers a clearer picture of how their campaigns perform across Google’s various networks. This added visbility lets you identify low-performing channels, tailor creative and bids to where they work best, and optimize spend with data-driven decisions.
Yes, but. The feature is still in beta, so full availability and functionality may vary. Some advertisers may find gaps in reporting or data accuracy as Google fine-tunes the rollout.
First seen. We were made aware of this premliminary roll out when Senior Google Ads Campaign Specialist Aleksejus Podpruginas shared a view of campaign management view on LinkedIn.
Between the lines. Advertisers have long clamored for more transparency into how PMax actually works — this is Google’s first step in that direction.