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Notes on running an account that remembers

Field notes and research on paid media, memory, and the difference between a number and a decision.

27 posts in Research

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ResearchAugust 25, 2025

The Great AI SEO Scam of Mid-2025

Last month, a mid-sized e-commerce company in Toronto paid $50,000 to a self-proclaimed "Generative Engine Optimization expert" who promised to "dominate AI search and future-proof their visibility." Six months later, their traffic from AI sources? Zero. Their ChatGPT citations? None. Their Google AI Overview appearances? Crickets.

13 min read
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ResearchMay 19, 2025

A Decade of Shifting Market Dynamics in Advertising

The advertising landscape has undergone profound transformation over the past decade, characterized by unprecedented digital acceleration, technological innovation, and shifting consumer behaviors.

12 min read
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ResearchMay 5, 2025

2025 Google Ads vs. Bing Ads Comparison

In 2025, the digital advertising landscape continues to be dominated by two major players: Google Ads and Microsoft's Bing Ads.

7 min read
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ResearchFebruary 24, 2025

Leveraging Lookalike Audiences in 2025

Lookalike audiences are a potent advertising tool, enabling businesses to connect with new individuals who share similarities with their existing customers or website visitors (Templeton, 2024).

8 min read
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ResearchFebruary 17, 2025

Geotargeting Ad Strategies for Local Businesses

Geotargeting is the practice of delivering ads or content based on a user’s geographic location.

5 min read
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ResearchFebruary 10, 2025

Q1 2025 Algorithm Updates on Google, Meta, and TikTok

Digital advertising platforms frequently update their algorithms, affecting how ads are targeted and served.

5 min read
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ResearchFebruary 3, 2025

How Cognitive Cycles Impact Social Media Engagement

Chronopsychology is the study of how rhythmic cycles—especially circadian (24-hour) rhythms—affect human psychology and behavior (ResearchGate).

5 min read
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ResearchNovember 11, 2024

Guide to Ad Monitoring and Keyword Performance

Google Ads is a powerful platform for digital marketing, but success requires diligent monitoring and optimization of campaigns.

15 min read
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ResearchAugust 7, 2024

Data Privacy and Compliance

This study explores the strategies, common problems, pitfalls, and recent developments in the market concerning data privacy and compliance, supported by statistics and examples.

5 min read
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ResearchAugust 3, 2024

Guide to Cross-Channel Attribution

This quick guide explores the intricacies of cross-channel attribution, highlighting strategies, common problems, and emerging tools in the market.

4 min read
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ResearchJuly 7, 2024

The Deceptive Nature of Audience Expansion

The big three platforms employ clever techniques that often lead marketers to spend more than intended.

4 min read
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ResearchJuly 3, 2024

Third-Party Cookies: Adapt or Expire

This study examines the challenges and opportunities this transition presents for marketers, focusing on ad spend and targeting accuracy.

3 min read

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Stop running an account that forgets.

Every decision written down, with its reason and its result. That is the whole product.