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Facebook versus Google advertising

When to use Meta, when to use Google, and how they work together in local races.

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Facebook and Instagram excel at reaching likely supporters by interest and geography. Google catches people already searching the race, the office, or your name.

Most local campaigns need both - but not in equal weight at every phase. Recognition and persuasion often start on Meta; high-intent search belongs on Google.

The full guide compares objectives, creative needs, budgeting, and a simple decision tree for county races and organizations.

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The full guide covers

  • Platform comparison by objective
  • Budget decision tree
  • Creative requirements for each
  • Combined campaign architecture

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