Paid Media & Paid Ads Management

Paid ads built to perform, not just spend.

Google, Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok campaigns built around unit economics and real revenue, not vanity metrics. Strategy-led paid media management for founders and marketing leaders who need acquisition that actually pays for itself.

Certified across the platforms that matter
Google Ads
Meta
Microsoft Ads
LinkedIn Ads
TikTok Ads
Amazon Ads
What's Included

Full-funnel paid media management.

Every account is built around unit economics from day one: target CPA, LTV:CAC and payback period, not impressions.

Strategy

Account architecture & audits

Full audit of existing accounts, competitor benchmarking, and a campaign structure built around how your customers actually buy.

Search & Shopping

Google & Microsoft Ads management

High-intent search and shopping campaigns with negative keyword discipline, ad copy testing, and Performance Max done properly.

Social & Display

Meta, LinkedIn & TikTok campaigns

Full-funnel social campaigns from cold prospecting through retargeting, with creative testing built into the structure.

Tracking

Conversion tracking & attribution

Server-side tracking setup, enhanced conversions, and attribution that actually reflects reality, not platform-reported vanity numbers.

Creative

Ad copy & creative direction

Hooks, angles and creative briefs based on what’s converting, with a structured testing cadence rather than guesswork.

Reporting

Transparent monthly reporting

Plain-English reporting tied to revenue and pipeline, not impressions. You’ll always know exactly what’s working and why.

Process

How a paid media engagement runs.

01

Audit & strategy

A full teardown of existing accounts (or a from-scratch plan), benchmarked against your unit economics and growth targets.

02

Build & launch

Campaign architecture, tracking, and creative built and launched, typically within the first two to three weeks.

03

Test & optimise

Structured testing of creative, audiences and bidding strategy, with weekly optimisation against the numbers that matter.

04

Report & scale

Monthly reporting tied to revenue, with a clear view on what to scale, what to cut, and what to test next.

Results

Numbers, not noise.

Placeholder figures shown below — swap in real client results once approved for case study use.

+148%

Average increase in qualified pipeline

-32%

Reduction in cost per acquisition

4.6x

Average return on ad spend

“Rob rebuilt our account structure from scratch and our cost per lead dropped within the first month.”

Placeholder Client, Placeholder Company
FAQs

Common questions about paid media management.

How much should I spend on paid ads each month?

It depends on your average order value, sales cycle and target CPA, but most accounts need a minimum of £2,000–£3,000 monthly media spend per platform to gather enough data to optimise properly. This is covered in detail during the initial strategy call.

How long until I see results from Google or Meta Ads?

Search campaigns typically show directional signal within 2–4 weeks. Social and display campaigns usually need 4–6 weeks of testing before performance stabilises. Most accounts hit a confident optimisation rhythm by month two.

Do you manage the ad spend or just the strategy?

Full management. Strategy, build, daily optimisation, creative direction and reporting are all included. You retain ownership of the ad accounts at all times.

What's the difference between this and an agency?

You work directly with me, not an account manager relaying messages from a media buyer you’ll never speak to. No junior hands, no quarterly churn, and no obligation to push a specific platform because of an internal target.

Which platforms do you manage?

Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), LinkedIn Ads and TikTok Ads. The right mix depends on where your customers actually are, not which platform is trending.

Let’s build your paid media engine.

A 30-minute strategy call. No pitch deck. We’ll look at your numbers and tell you honestly where the opportunity is.

Rob Russell

Strategic marketing consultancy. Liverpool, working with ambitious brands worldwide.

Contact

hello@robrussell.coLiverpool, United Kingdom

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Strategic Marketing Consultant · Liverpool