Start With Story

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Behind the Ad: What Really Goes Into “Launching”

Behind the Ad: What Really Goes Into “Launching”

Behind the Ad: What Really Goes Into “Launching”
StoryRise Marketing
Published on: 10/07/2025

We teach visibility — but that doesn’t mean launching our first paid ad was easy. Here’s what went wrong, what surprised us, and why this messy process still connects back to the seven steps.

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