All advertising is marketing, but not all marketing is advertising. Digital Marketing includes such tactics as email, search engine optimization (SEO), organic social media, and optimization for AI search. Digital Advertising includes paid search (SEM), display or banner advertising, paid social, and ConnectedTV, or advertising on streaming networks and internet-connected devices.

Digital Advertising always requires a budget, or media spend, to be allocated to the platforms running your ads (i.e. Google or Meta). It can be one of the quickest tactics for driving awareness, website traffic, and on or offsite conversions, such as sales—but, is only effective for as long as ads are active.

Digital Marketing, on the other hand, typically requires more time in which to begin to see results, but is considered a long-term strategy for small businesses, solopreneurs, & nonprofits. Marketing tactics themselves do not require ad spend, but often require the use of platforms, such as CRMs, that themselves incur ongoing costs.

Where Screechy Cat Media Can Help

Whether it is strategic digital marketing planning, white-labeled services, or developing a new or optimizing an existing digital advertising campaign, Screechy Cat Media is your Central Coast agency for customized digital marketing + advertising services for small businesses, solopreneurs, and nonprofits,

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