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Microsoft Advertising adds custom columns to the UI

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IN BRIEF

Microsoft has introduced custom columns functionality directly in the Microsoft Advertising interface. The feature allows advertisers to create tailored reporting views, similar to those in Google Ads.

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What changed

However, segmentation by conversion action is not yet available.

THE COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVE

Why it matters for advertisers

For you, this means more flexible in-platform reporting, though you'll still need workarounds for conversion-level breakdowns.

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Microsoft Advertising adds custom columns to the UI

Microsoft has introduced custom columns functionality directly in the Microsoft Advertising interface. The feature allows advertisers to create tailored reporting views, similar to those in Google Ads. However, segmentation by conversion action is not yet available. For you, this means more flexible in-platform reporting, though you'll still need workarounds for conversion-level breakdowns.

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