How to know if you’re over-investing in a media channel

AI and a lack of transparency behind automated decision-making on media buys is wasting brand budget. While they reduce the barrier to entry for some, money is often spent on appealing to current customers, instead of the difficult job of acquiring new ones. 

Taylor Fielding, CEO of TFM Digital, explains.

Technology should always be viewed as a tool, and not a strategy in and of itself. Right now, those media buyers using Meta’s Creative Advantage+ or Google’s Performance Max (Pmax) are taking the path of least resistance and limiting their growth potential.

Growth for a brand comes from the hard stuff and if it’s your priority, Pmax and Meta Advantage+ are not for you.

Pmax campaigns can look like they’re delivering value on conversion and business outcomes, but we’ve had a number of clients complain that they don’t see any incremental lift in sales, despite investing more in AI-driven campaigns. Which can often lead to an over-investment across these platforms.

Be a member to keep reading

Join Mumbrella Pro to access the Mumbrella archive and read our premium analysis of everything under the media and marketing umbrella.

Become a member

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

"*" indicates required fields

 

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to our free daily update to get the latest in media and marketing.