What does Media Buying Include?

What does Media Buying Include?

1. Strategy Development

  • Audience research & targeting strategy

  • Platform selection (Meta, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, etc.)

  • Funnel mapping (TOF/MOF/BOF approach)

  • Budget allocation across campaigns & channels


2. Ad Account Setup & Structure

  • Campaign, ad set, and ad-level structure design

  • Pixel and event tracking configuration (Meta Pixel, Google Tag Manager, etc.)

  • Conversion API (CAPI) setup if applicable

  • Naming conventions & tagging systems for scale


3. Creative Collaboration

  • Briefing for ad creatives (copy, UGC, videos, static)

  • Split-testing ad angles, hooks, formats

  • Working with internal/external content teams to optimize performance creatives


4. Campaign Launch

  • Building campaigns in the ad platform

  • Custom audiences (lookalikes, retargeting, warm audiences)

  • Geo, demographic, and behavior targeting setup

  • Initial bids and budget pacing


5. Performance Monitoring & Optimization

  • Daily performance analysis (ROAS, CPA, CTR, CPM, etc.)

  • Scaling winners and killing underperformers

  • Creative refresh cycles

  • A/B testing audiences, placements, CTAs, and landing pages


6. Retargeting Strategy

  • Dynamic product ads (DPA)

  • Sequential retargeting flows

  • Funnel retargeting: engage visitors based on their behavior (video views, add to cart, etc.)


7. Reporting & Insights

  • Weekly and monthly reports

  • Clear KPIs (ROAS, CAC, CVR, etc.)

  • Strategic insights & optimization roadmap

  • Communication loops with clients for transparency and alignment