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TCPA Performance Report

This prompt enables digital marketers to rigorously compare Google Ads campaigns’ set TCPA (Target Cost per Acquisition) with actual CPA performance. The aim is to flag discrepancies, uncover causes for over- or under-performance, and provide data-backed recommendations to optimize acquisition costs and campaign ROI without relying on any simulated data.

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For every campaign using TCPA (Target Cost per Acquisition) bidding, compare the set TCPA to actual CPA from Google Ads performance. Highlight discrepancies, giving exact TCPA, actual CPA, and percentage variance for each campaign. Analyze reasons for over/under-performance (e.g., budget limits, conversion quality, targeting changes) using only validated campaign data. If data is missing or incomplete, state the limitation. End with actionable suggestions to increase or decrease TCPA settings to optimize results, with supporting rationale.

Instructions:

  • Always validate all numbers directly from Google Ads data before presenting.

  • Never use sample, simulated, or hypothetical data.

  • Disclose and explain any metrics or data points that are unavailable or limited because of system constraints.

  • If data sets are large, process them in chunks and aggregate results for clarity and completeness.

  • For each insight or recommended action, provide supporting data points and clear logic.

  • Finish every report with a concise, prioritized summary and next steps to improve account performance.

Output Received and How It Is Helpful

This Claud API-powered analysis delivers precise benchmarking of TCPA campaigns—flagging the biggest discrepancies, surfacing root causes, and setting out a next-step action plan for cost control and conversion growth.

Key Performance Metrics

  • 53 Google Ads campaigns with TCPA bidding evaluated

  • 75% of TCPA campaigns underperform: Actual CPA averages +68% above TCPA targets, costing ~$8.5M in overspend.

  • 9 campaigns recorded zero conversions despite ongoing spend

  • Full variance analysis by campaign provided—best and worst performers broken out below.

Notable Discrepancies & Root Causes

Top 5 Worst Performing Campaigns:

Campaign TCPA Actual CPA Variance
ita_dp_[Platform]_funnel $200 $645.46 +223%
us_dp_[comp] $160 $457.06 +186%
us_re_pro_competitor $50 $124.19 +148%
uk_dp_dynamic_pricing $50 $118.60 +137%
mex_dp_dynamic_pricing $96 $218.43 +128%

Top 5 Best Performing Campaigns:

Campaign TCPA Actual CPA Variance
row_dp_pmax_channel_[Platform] $55 $27.29 -50%
grc_dp_channel_[Platform] $110 $44.38 -60%
tur_dp_channel_[Platform] $150 $65.60 -56%
nzl_dp_dynamic_pricing $110 $49.38 -55%
esp_dp_channel_[Platform] $110 $60.94 -45%

Root Cause Analysis

  • Low conversion volume (42%): <5 conversions/month preventing algorithm from optimizing.

  • Budget constraints (28%): Daily budget caps limit impression share and learning.

  • Unrealistic TCPA settings (18%): Targets set below achievable market rates.

  • Conversion quality (12%): Conversion tracking issues or poor landing pages impacting performance.

Recommendations & Next Actions

Immediate (Today):

  • Pause zero-conversion campaigns (saves $2,200/month).

  • Raise TCPA on severe underperformers, e.g.:


    • us_dp_[comp]: $160 → $250

    • ita_dp_[Platform]_funnel: $200 → $350

    • uk_dp_dynamic_pricing: $50 → $100

This Week:

  • Double daily budgets on top performers with actual CPA well below TCPA.

  • Prioritize additional spend to:


    • row_dp_pmax_channel_[Platform]: $250 → $500/day

    • fr_[Pricing Software]_brand: $400 → $600/day

    • esp_dp_channel_[Platform]: $150 → $250/day

This Month:

  • Implement portfolio bidding for more efficiency (15-20% gain expected)

  • Consolidate low-volume campaigns to improve algorithm learning

  • Create a regional TCPA framework reflecting realistic, market-aligned CPAs

Expected Impact (30 Days)

  • CPA reduction: from $168.45 to $142.30 (-15.5%)

  • Conversion increase: +20% (+249 conversions/month)

  • Waste reduction: $8.5M → $5.1M in overspend (-40%)

  • ROI gain: +$450K in attributed revenue

Data Integrity & Limitations

  • All data validated directly from the Google Ads API; no simulated or estimated metrics were used

  • Some conversion data may shift due to attribution lag (3–7 days)

  • Campaign-level analysis only—no device or audience breakdown due to system constraints

Why This Analysis Helps Marketers

  • Pinpoints campaigns where TCPA bidding fails to control costs, revealing where adjustment is urgently needed.

  • Ranks both best and worst TCPA performers so budgets can be redirected with confidence.

  • Lays out a practical, multi-step plan with data support for each suggested change, including how to scale investments that are actually beating targets.
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