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Microsoft Ads
IBM Cognos Analytics

Visualize Microsoft Ads Data in IBM Cognos Analytics

Connecting your advertising data to your business intelligence tools should be straightforward and accessible to everyone on your team. With Kondado, you can replicate data from Microsoft Ads directly into IBM Cognos Analytics without complex configurations, coding requirements, or intermediate databases. This direct connection enables marketing teams and business analysts to transform campaign metrics into actionable insights using Cognos’s powerful visualization capabilities, helping you understand which ads drive the most valuable traffic to your website.

Kondado provides a Via Kondado connection that replicates Microsoft Ads data to IBM Cognos Analytics on a configurable schedule, updating every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, or daily based on your business needs.

Business users can now build comprehensive dashboards that combine Bing advertising performance with other business metrics, making it easier to track ROI and optimize ad spend across different channels. The automated data replication ensures your reports always reflect current campaign performance, allowing you to make informed decisions about budget allocation and audience targeting without waiting for manual data exports or dealing with outdated spreadsheets.

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When you combine Microsoft Ads data with IBM Cognos Analytics, you unlock the ability to analyze your Bing advertising campaigns alongside other marketing channels. The Custom Report pipeline allows you to select specific dimensions and metrics that matter most to your business, such as click-through rates, conversion values, and cost per acquisition, giving you complete control over what data flows into your dashboards.

Marketing teams can create visualizations that track campaign performance trends over time, compare ad group effectiveness, and monitor budget utilization against revenue goals. These insights help you identify which search terms and audience segments deliver the highest return on investment, enabling smarter decisions about where to allocate your Microsoft Ads budget for maximum impact on your bottom line.

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Custom reports

This connector lets you create custom reports with dimensions and metrics of your choice. In addition to the pre-configured reports below, you can build tailored reports for your needs.

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Pre-configured reports

Report Description
Relatório customizado Fully customizable report with dimensions and metrics defined by you
Relatório customizado
Fully customizable report with dimensions and metrics defined by you

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How to create Microsoft Ads dashboards in IBM Cognos Analytics

Visualize your data automatically — no spreadsheet exports or custom scripts.

1
Connect Microsoft Ads Account

Log into Kondado and select Microsoft Ads as your data source, then authenticate with your Microsoft credentials to establish the connection.

2
Select IBM Cognos Analytics Destination

Choose IBM Cognos Analytics as your destination and select the Via Kondado connection method to enable direct data replication without intermediate storage.

3
Configure Refresh and Build Dashboards

Set your preferred update frequency, from every 5 minutes to daily, then start building custom visualizations in Cognos using your replicated campaign data.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers about visualizing Microsoft Ads data in IBM Cognos Analytics automatically

How do I set up the Microsoft Ads connection to IBM Cognos Analytics?
Start by selecting Microsoft Ads as your data source in Kondado and authenticate your account using your Microsoft credentials. Then choose IBM Cognos Analytics as your destination and configure which pipelines you want to replicate, such as the Custom Report with your selected dimensions and metrics.
What kind of dashboards can I build with Microsoft Ads data in Cognos?
You can build dashboards that monitor campaign performance, track conversion rates by ad group, analyze search term effectiveness, and visualize budget spend against revenue. These visualizations help you identify trends in your Bing advertising data and compare Microsoft Ads performance against other channels you might be analyzing in Power BI or Looker Studio.
How often does the Microsoft Ads data update in IBM Cognos Analytics?
Kondado updates your data on a configurable schedule that you control, with options ranging from every 5 minutes for near-real-time monitoring to daily updates for periodic reporting. You can adjust the frequency based on how often you need fresh insights for your marketing decisions.
Which Microsoft Ads KPIs should I track in my Cognos dashboards?
Focus on metrics like click-through rates, cost per click, conversion rates, impression share, and return on ad spend to understand campaign effectiveness. The Custom Report pipeline lets you select exactly which KPIs matter most to your business goals, ensuring your Cognos dashboards track the specific performance indicators that drive your advertising strategy.
Are there pre-built report templates available for Microsoft Ads in Cognos?
Kondado does not provide pre-built report templates for this connection, allowing you to build completely custom dashboards tailored to your unique business requirements. You have full flexibility to design visualizations that match your specific reporting needs and branding preferences within IBM Cognos Analytics.
Can I share my Microsoft Ads dashboards with my team in IBM Cognos Analytics?
Once your data is in IBM Cognos Analytics, you can use the platform's native sharing features to distribute reports with stakeholders across your organization. Team members can view dashboards, filter data based on their permissions, and collaborate on insights without needing direct access to your Microsoft Ads account.
Do I need technical skills to connect Microsoft Ads to IBM Cognos Analytics?
No coding or technical expertise is required to establish this connection, as Kondado handles the data replication process through a simple point-and-click interface. Business users can set up the pipeline in minutes and start building reports immediately, making it accessible for marketing teams without IT support.

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