Marketing Leadership & Performance Marketing Blog

Diel Gerber Diel Gerber

Why Paid Media Is Not “Set and Forget”

Most brands think performance comes from launching campaigns. In reality, results are built after launch, through daily optimization, testing, and data-driven decisions.

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Diel Gerber Diel Gerber

How I Would Spend My First $1,000 on Ads

How should you spend your first $1,000 on ads? Focus on one platform, target a specific audience, create strong creative, and use the budget to learn what works before scaling.

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Diel Gerber Diel Gerber

Paid Media in 2026: Expanding Reach Without Paying Twice

Most brands expand into new ad platforms expecting to reach new audiences. But often they end up targeting the same users across multiple channels. In this article, we explore how marketers can focus on incremental reach and which emerging paid media channels may help expand audience growth in 2026.

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Diel Gerber Diel Gerber

The Pre-Launch Checklist for Lead Gen Campaigns

Before launching any lead generation campaign, performance starts with preparation, not ad spend. This pre-launch checklist covers website QA, landing page clarity, message alignment, tracking, CRM setup, and attribution to ensure every click has the highest chance of becoming a qualified lead and customer.

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Diel Gerber Diel Gerber

What Nobody Tells You About Retargeting

Many brands overspend on retargeting because it looks great on paper, but the truth is, it can quietly stall your growth. This article breaks down why retargeting should stay limited, how prospecting fuels long-term scale, and what a balanced media plan actually looks like.

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