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by CaveTech 2578 days ago
It's hardly the lowest form of advertising. Direct response is massive. Think of any time you've searched for something you intended to purchase. Killer conversion rates. This is a way more tangible form of advertising than brand awareness, because the impact of those campaigns is immeasurable.

It's also a way more practical way to buy ads, because you know exactly what you're paying for and can measure your P&L in near realtime.