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Marketing Strategy & Performance Insights
Thoughtful analysis on how strategy, AI, advertising, and design work together to drive sustainable growth.


Orange County Digital Marketing for Service-Based Businesses: Why Ad Creative Determines Your ROI
If you’re a service-based business in Orange County running Meta ads or Google ads, your results are not just determined by budget. They’re determined by your creative. Most local contractors, remodelers, med spas, fitness studios, and home service companies invest in digital marketing but overlook the single most important factor driving conversions — professional videography and high-performing ad creatives. If you’re spending money on traffic, your creative is either multi
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18 hours ago3 min read


Why Advertising Spend Fails Without Proper ManagementAnd how the right oversight turns ad dollars into sustainable growth
Paid advertising has never been more accessible, yet many businesses struggle to see consistent returns. The issue is rarely the platform. It’s the lack of strategy, structure, and ongoing management behind the spend. At Pelora, we approach advertising as a system, not a switch you turn on. The Myth of “Set It and Forget It” Advertising Modern advertising platforms are powerful, but they are not autonomous growth engines. While AI and automation handle delivery and optimizati
preston durnford
Dec 24, 20252 min read


AI Has Changed Marketing. Strategy Still Wins.Why technology alone doesn’t create growth
AI has reshaped how people discover brands, but technology alone doesn’t create momentum. The businesses seeing real growth are those pairing AI with thoughtful strategy, strong creative, and disciplined execution. At Pelora, we help brands navigate this shift with clarity. The Role of AI in Modern Marketing AI is now embedded in nearly every marketing platform. Search engines interpret content differently. Ad platforms optimize delivery using machine learning. Social feeds p
preston durnford
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Modern Marketing Requires More Than TacticsWhy strategy, experience, and real content matter more than ever
Marketing today is no longer about hiring a single specialist or chasing the latest tactic. The brands that grow consistently are backed by teams that understand how strategy, technology, creative, and execution work together. At Pelora, we operate as a multi-disciplinary marketing partner, bringing together expertise across strategy, advertising, SEO, AI optimization, content, and creative. Our approach is shaped by real operational experience, not theory, and refined throug
preston durnford
Dec 24, 20253 min read
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