January 16 2026

MW198 | The Future of Paid Search

James Johnstone, Claudia Charlwood and David Norris presented our latest masterclass on the future of paid search.

James Johnstone, Claudia Charlwood and David Norris presented our latest masterclass on the future of paid search.

Watch our 30-minute masterclass exploring how paid search is transforming in 2026, driven by AI, shifting user intent, and the growing need for context-rich, theme-based strategies. Get clear insight into the trends reshaping search experiences, what this means for performance, and how to adapt your approach to stay competitive.

What this session covers:

  • How paid search is shifting from traditional keywords to intent, context, and search themes

  • Why AI is becoming the backbone of paid search, powering smarter automation, more efficient campaigns, and new user experiences

  • How to capture demand rather than just drive discovery, by aligning strategy to where people are in the journey

  • What conversational and AI-driven search experiences mean for ad placements, creative, and campaign structure

  • How first-party data and brand strength are becoming critical advantages as targeting and privacy constraints tighten

Key takeaways

After watching, you will be able to:

  • Build paid search strategies around intent and themes, not just keyword lists

  • Use AI-driven capabilities more effectively, with better structure, testing, and measurement

  • Refine campaigns to capture higher intent demand and improve efficiency across the funnel

  • Adapt ads and creative for AI-driven and conversational search environments

  • Strengthen performance with first-party data, brand signals, and a more resilient targeting approach

You can also request a free paid search consultation to uncover optimisation opportunities, creative innovation, and growth priorities for 2026.

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