Paid advertising

Smarter targeting, tighter messaging and spend focused where it will make the biggest possible impact for US Microsoft Partners.

Paid advertising shouldn't be a black box. For US Microsoft Partners working with finite budgets - and often MDF or co-op dollars - every dollar of paid media has to work harder than the last.

We build paid campaigns with one job: put the right message in front of the right buyer at the right moment, then optimize relentlessly until the spend is genuinely earning its keep.

Where we focus paid spend

A focused mix of channels that consistently deliver for US Microsoft Partners.

LinkedIn advertising

The default channel for B2B technology buyers. Tight audience targeting, sharp creative and account-led campaigns that reach decision-makers, not job titles.

Paid search

Capturing high-intent demand the moment buyers are searching. Built around the actual search terms your US prospects use, not the ones an agency guesses at.

ABM and retargeting

Account-based paid programs and retargeting flows that keep you top of mind with the accounts that matter most.

Performance reporting

Clear reporting tied back to pipeline and opportunity value in USD, not vanity metrics like impressions and clicks.

Built around buyer intent

The biggest waste in paid media is spending against audiences that were never going to buy. We start with intent - who's actually in-market, what are they researching, where do they show up - then build campaigns that meet them there.

That means tighter audiences, sharper messaging and creative that earns attention instead of interrupting it.

Prerequisites for paid media to work

Paid ads amplify what's already there. Before we turn spend on, these foundations need to be in place, or you're paying to send traffic into a leaky bucket.

  • A strong, unique value proposition that clearly explains who you help, how, and why you're different
  • A website that converts - fast, focused landing pages with a clear next step for the buyer
  • Clarity on your ideal customer profile and the accounts or personas worth paying to reach
  • Messaging and creative that speaks to a specific buyer problem, not generic capability statements
  • A way to follow up - sales process, nurture, or BDR motion - so leads don't go cold the moment they raise a hand
  • Tracking in place (analytics, conversion events, CRM connection) so we can actually see what's working
Our approach

Always optimizing, never set-and-forget

Too many paid campaigns get switched on and left to run. We treat paid as a living program - testing creative, refining audiences, reallocating spend toward what's working and pulling budget from what isn't.

The result is paid media that compounds over time instead of plateauing after the first month.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Which paid channels do you focus on for US Microsoft Partners?

Primarily LinkedIn, paid search (Google and Microsoft Ads) and ABM/retargeting platforms. They're where US Microsoft Partner buyers consistently show up.

Can paid advertising be funded through Microsoft MDF or co-op?

Yes, in most cases. Paid media tied to an approved Microsoft solution area or campaign is typically eligible for MDF or co-op funding. We'll help you structure spend so the claim is clean.

How much do we need to spend to see results?

There's no fixed minimum, but you need enough budget to reach a meaningful slice of your target audience for long enough to learn. We'll be straight with you about whether your budget will move the dial.

How quickly will we see results?

Search and retargeting tend to show signals quickly, within weeks. LinkedIn and ABM are longer-burn - meaningful pipeline impact usually shows up in 60 to 120 days.

Will Microsoft Ads work as well as Google Ads for B2B?

For Microsoft Partner audiences, often yes. Microsoft Ads gets overlooked, but it can reach decision-makers cost-effectively, especially in regulated and enterprise segments.

How do you report on paid performance?

Against pipeline and opportunity impact in USD, not just impressions and clicks. Reporting is monthly at minimum, with regular optimization calls in between.