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Digital marketing costs soar as platforms control customer reach

The cost of reaching customers through digital platforms like Facebook and Google has significantly increased, despite advancements in marketing tools and data. This rise in communication costs is attributed to platforms controlling audience reach and stricter privacy regulations, demanding more effort, precision, and personalization from businesses. Consequently, building and nurturing direct, permission-based relationships with customers is becoming a crucial asset for long-term business success. AI

IMPACT Increased costs and platform dependency in digital marketing may drive businesses to explore AI-powered personalization and automation for direct customer engagement.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a Forbes contributor discussing trends in digital marketing costs and strategies.

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Digital marketing costs soar as platforms control customer reach

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Phil Portman, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Reaching My Own Customers Has Never Cost Me This Much

    One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that following your business doesn’t guarantee seeing your content. ​