When urgent drops in search ad performance occur, teams must follow a clearly defined escalation path that combines rapid data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and staged action. This evergreen guide outlines practical steps, roles, and timing to minimize revenue impact, preserve campaign momentum, and restore performance quickly without chaos. By establishing thresholds, responsibilities, and predefined playbooks, advertisers can respond swiftly to sudden declines, pinpoint root causes, and implement corrective measures with confidence. The framework below helps teams move from alert to action in a controlled, repeatable process that scales across campaigns and markets.