marketing-brand-cannibalisation

Analyze paid search effectiveness against organic traffic using Google Ads and Search Console data.

1|Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Skill: marketing-brand-cannibalisation
Source: https://github.com/perceptiv-digital/ecommerce-operator-playbooks/tree/main/skills/marketing-brand-cannibalisation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/perceptiv-digital/ecommerce-operator-playbooks --skill marketing-brand-cannibalisation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps e-commerce operators determine the effectiveness of paid campaigns against organic search demand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brand Cannibalisation Audit: Evaluates if paid campaigns are capturing demand that would have been organically acquired.
  • Data Analysis: Compares data from Google Ads, Google Search Console, and other sources.
  • Decision Support: Provides recommendations on whether to keep, refresh, watch, or kill brand campaigns.

Quick Start

Run the 'Brand Cannibalisation Audit' on your brand campaigns using the provided data from Google Ads and Search Console.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-brand-cannibalisation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit paid search campaigns for brand cannibalisation?

The Skill evaluates paid search campaign effectiveness by comparing it against organic search traffic. It utilizes auction insights and position data from Google Ads and Search Console to determine incremental versus cannibalized spend.

What is brand campaign cannibalisation in ecommerce marketing?

Brand campaign cannibalisation in ecommerce marketing occurs when paid search ads capture demand that would have been acquired organically. Analyzing this helps determine if ad spend is truly incremental or simply replacing free organic traffic.

How do I know if I should keep, refresh, or kill my brand campaigns?

You can decide whether to keep, refresh, watch, or kill brand campaigns by analyzing auction insights and position data. This evaluation reveals whether your paid search spend is generating incremental demand or cannibalizing organic traffic.

Do I need Google Search Console data to analyze paid search effectiveness?

Yes, Google Search Console data is required alongside Google Ads and a brand keyword list. Comparing these sources allows the analysis to accurately determine if paid campaigns are capturing demand that organic search would have acquired.

How does auction insights data determine incremental vs cannibalized spend?

Auction insights and position data determine incremental versus cannibalized spend by evaluating how paid search campaigns perform against organic search demand. This comparison reveals whether paid ads are stealing clicks from your own organic listings.