GOOGLE ADVERTISING FOR DTC BRANDS

Google Ads Built to Convert Intent.

Google captures buyers at the exact moment they are looking for what you sell. But rising CPCs, broad targeting, and lazy automation can torch profit fast. We build Google Ads systems anchored to real CAC and margin, across Search, Shopping, and Performance Max, so traffic turns into customers, not waste.

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Trusted by 60+ growth-stage brands

$50M+
Ad spend managed
4.9x
Peak ROAS for partner brands
-41%
Avg. CPA reduction in 90 days
How it works

Why Most Google Ads Accounts Underperform

Google delivers high-intent traffic. Most accounts waste it. Weak campaign structure, broad keyword matching, and over-reliance on automation drive up CPCs while conversion stays flat. As competition grows, those inefficiencies compound. Without disciplined architecture and active optimization, Google becomes a budget drain instead of a growth lever.

Uncontrolled CPC Inflation and Wasted Spend

Broad Targeting Without Keyword Intent Filtering

Over-Reliance on Automated Bidding Without Oversight

Disconnected Conversion Tracking and Attribution

Structured Search and Shopping Campaign Architecture

A Complete Google Ads System

Performance starts with structure. Search campaigns get tightly-grouped keywords, controlled match types, and aggressive negative-keyword filtering to cut irrelevant traffic. Shopping and Performance Max are segmented by product economics so budget flows to your highest-margin SKUs. Spend follows conversion signals, not platform automation. The result is a foundation built for scale.

Bidding Strategy and Continuous Performance Optimization

How We Build a Google Ads System That Compounds

Smart bidding requires active oversight, not blind reliance on automation. We track cost trends, impression share, conversion rates, and search demand to refine bids and targeting in real time. Underperformers get optimized or cut. Winners get scaled with intent. Budget follows revenue impact, not platform suggestions.

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Disciplined Campaign Architecture

Aligned Landing Pages

Robust Tracking Infrastructure

Capturing High-Intent Search Demand

What Ruins Google Ads Performance

Google Ads runs on intent. Not all intent converts equally. Without continuous search term analysis and keyword refinement, low-intent traffic eats budget and stalls results. We improve quality through ongoing keyword optimization, negative keyword expansion, and intent-based segmentation. Landing pages get aligned to the queries that drove the click, so the on-site experience matches the search. When intent and experience line up, conversions follow.

Clear Reporting and Performance Transparency

You See Everything. Always.

Every Friday you get a written breakdown of what we changed, why, and what we are testing next. A live dashboard ties Google spend to your actual revenue, so the numbers you see are the numbers your CFO sees.

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Data-Guided Campaign Management

Every Google Ads Engagement Includes

Ten core deliverables, every engagement. Audit, tracking, architecture, creative, audience strategy, dashboard, weekly optimization, CRO alignment, senior strategist, and monthly review. Nothing is bolted on or sold separately. The system runs together because that is how it compounds.

Consistent Optimization and Active Oversight

A Partnership Built Around Your Results

Google performance shifts constantly: competition, search demand, CPC inflation, algorithm changes. We actively manage bids, budget, targeting, and creative to stay ahead. Disciplined adjustments week over week reduce volatility and keep growth scalable.

Month-to-Month After Onboarding

No long-term lock-ins. We earn your business every month with results.

Full Account Ownership

Your ad account stays yours. All assets, audiences, and creative belong to your business.

One Senior Strategist

A single dedicated point of contact who knows your account inside and out. Not a rotating team.

Transparent Pricing

Flat monthly management fee with no performance commissions, no hidden markups on ad spend.
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Client Result

$17k in Spend. $228k in Revenue. 13x ROAS on Google Ads.

A DTC brand came to us with a Google Ads account spending five figures a month and no clear way to know if it was working. Tracking was broken, campaign structure had grown unmanageable, and the team was relying on platform-reported ROAS that did not reflect real revenue. We rebuilt the foundation. Server-side conversion tracking went in first. Then we restructured Search, Shopping, and Performance Max campaigns around product economics and high-intent keywords, with negative keyword filtering tight enough to cut wasted spend. The dashboard above is the result: $17,382.49 in ad spend turned into $228,368.60 in tracked conversion value across 478 conversions. A 13.14x ROAS. Engineered, measured, repeatable.

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What Clients Say

Results from Brands Running Google Ads With Lion Media

Allen Cohn
Co-owner of Franklin Wellness Partners

"We partnered with Lion Media 6–7 months ago to boost our marketing and sales, and since then we've seen a 3X increase in sales. Their creative strategies expanded our reach across all demographics and improved both online and print marketing efforts. Frank’s leadership has brought strong results, and we’re excited for continued growth."

Nonso Onukwuba
Founder of Cionskincare

"Working with the team at Lion Media has been essential for starting and growing my online business. Great work ethic, understanding of advertising industry and professional feedback is what you can expect at Lion media."

Ulises Napoles
Vice president of Firstsite

"We love being partners with Lion Media and will continue to do so."

Martin leon
Owner of Hacienda leon

"I cannot recommend Lion Media highly enough. Since working with Lion Media we've seen our top line revenue more than double."

Ira Ratner
CEO of Franklin Wellness Partners

"Lion Media took over our marketing six months ago and tripled our revenue. Frank has worked tirelessly to get our CBD products on Meta and Pinterest—no small feat in this industry. We’ve been very happy with his service and congratulate him on his success."

Martin Rubio
Director of Marketing at Promescent

"We work in highly regulated space, and paid channels are tough to navigate. LionsMedia handled it brilliantly, strategic, proactive, and always finding a way to make things work. Their entire team was responsive and great to work with"

Free Google Strategy Audit

Ready to Improve Your Google Ad Performance?

If your Google Ads campaigns are generating traffic but not delivering consistent return, the issue may lie in campaign structure, keyword targeting, or bidding strategy.

Our Google Ads audit evaluates:
● Campaign architecture and segmentation
● Keyword strategy and search term quality
● Bid strategy alignment with conversion goals
● Budget allocation and cost efficiency
● Conversion tracking and attribution accuracy

We identify areas of wasted spend and outline practical improvements that can strengthen acquisition efficiency.

The goal is to transform Google Ads from an unpredictable expense into a disciplined, performance-driven growth channel.

Request a Google Ads audit to see how your current campaigns compare against a more structured and efficiency-focused approach.   

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Google Ads FAQ

Questions About Our Google Ads Service

Straight answers about how we manage Google campaigns, what you get, and what we need from you to get started.

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How do you structure Google Ads campaigns around high-intent search demand?

Tightly-grouped keywords, intent-based segmentation, controlled match types, and aggressive negative-keyword filtering. The result is cleaner traffic, lower wasted spend, and conversion data the algorithm can actually learn from.

What causes most Google Ads accounts to lose profitability over time?

Most accounts decay because of weak keyword control, rising CPCs, blind reliance on Smart Bidding, and broken conversion tracking. Without disciplined optimization, acquisition costs climb while conversion efficiency drops.

How do you control CPC inflation and reduce wasted ad spend?

Active oversight on bidding behavior, search term quality, and conversion performance. Negative keyword expansion cuts the junk. Bid adjustments and segmentation keep acquisition efficient as competition grows.

How do Search, Shopping, and Performance Max campaigns work together in your strategy?

Each type plays a role. Search captures explicit intent. Shopping drives product visibility. Performance Max expands reach with automation, but only inside controlled performance parameters. We build all three to work together, not compete for budget.

How do you improve traffic quality and conversion efficiency on Google Ads?

Traffic quality goes up through ongoing keyword refinement, intent filtering, and structured campaign segmentation. Conversion efficiency goes up when search intent and on-site experience line up. Both matter.

What is included in your Google Ads management and optimization process?

Campaign setup, keyword strategy, bidding optimization, search term analysis, performance monitoring, weekly optimization, and CRO alignment. Every action ties to acquisition efficiency and revenue, not surface metrics.

What do you evaluate during a Google Ads performance audit?

Campaign structure, keyword targeting, bidding alignment, search term quality, conversion tracking accuracy, budget allocation, and overall acquisition efficiency. The goal is identifying what is structurally limiting your scale.

Ready to Build a System That Works?

Ready to Fix the Structure Behind Your Google Ads Performance?

If your Google Ads campaigns are generating traffic but failing to deliver consistent returns, structural inefficiencies are likely limiting performance. We evaluate campaign architecture, keyword strategy, bidding alignment, budget allocation, and tracking accuracy to identify areas of wasted spend. Our audit outlines clear, actionable improvements designed to strengthen acquisition efficiency and align campaigns with measurable revenue outcomes. The objective is to transform Google Ads from an unpredictable expense into a controlled, performance-driven growth channel.

We work with growth-stage brands spending $5k+ per month on Google Ads. No commitment required for the audit.