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~77k impressions, ~180 clicks, 0 sign-ups, ~$700 spent on Reddit ads. I thought we'd done our homework: what are we missing?

A property startup reports a large gap between Reddit ad clicks, site visits and sign-ups; peers discuss intent and tracking.

Useful for evaluating channel fit while separating measurement failures from offer or traffic problems.

Started by u/Proptect_startup_guy on Reddit. Replies belong to their original authors.

Spend and results are self-reported; the poster acknowledges unreliable tracking. External discussion; not a verified Paid Media Collective member post. The publication date comes from the archived search-rendered source; the direct reader showed relative age.

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Did MS Ads change something? Performance suddenly improved

An advertiser reports improved Microsoft results without deliberate changes and asks what might explain them.

Useful for discussing how to investigate an unexpected gain before attributing it to a platform change.

Started by u/pigeon_in_disguises on Reddit. Replies belong to their original authors.

No causal platform change verified; a participant's claimed Microsoft affiliation is unconfirmed. External discussion; not a verified Paid Media Collective member post. The publication date comes from the archived search-rendered source; the direct reader showed relative age.

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Microsoft advertising

Advertisers compare Microsoft Advertising experiences and the work involved after importing Google campaigns.

Useful for separating campaign migration from a properly evaluated channel test.

Started by u/sheggnegg on Reddit. Replies belong to their original authors.

Market-share claims, timelines and performance anecdotes are unverified. External discussion; not a verified Paid Media Collective member post. The publication date comes from the archived search-rendered source; the direct reader showed relative age.

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Google ads vs Bing ads. Time to think about a transition?

A local financial-services advertiser considers Microsoft Ads; peers compare limited volume, lead quality and acquisition cost.

Useful for designing a controlled channel test against actual client outcomes.

Started by u/OregonDuckMBA on Reddit. Replies belong to their original authors.

Demographic stereotypes, market-share figures and claimed results are unverified. External discussion; not a verified Paid Media Collective member post. The publication date comes from the archived search-rendered source; the direct reader showed relative age.

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Do LinkedIn ads ever work?

LinkedIn advertisers compare B2B targeting, costs and the conditions under which campaigns have worked for them.

Useful evergreen discussion for teams judging audience fit and acceptable acquisition economics.

Started by u/Sharp-Button9234 on Reddit. Replies belong to their original authors.

Older thread; participant results are not representative benchmarks. External discussion; not a verified Paid Media Collective member post. The publication date comes from the archived search-rendered source; the direct reader showed relative age.

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