Digiday·2026-04-13

What separates brands that grow from brands that stand still

Bradley Keefer, Chief Revenue Officer, Keen Decision Systems Every brand is trying to find the right levers to maximize its ad budget. While it is easy to assume larger budgets grant a natural advantage, capital alone does not guarantee success. The brands that win are not necessarily those with the deepest pockets; they are the ones making superior decisions. To understand what separates growing

Bradley Keefer, Chief Revenue Officer, Keen Decision Systems Every brand is trying to find the right levers to maximize its ad budget. While it is easy to assume larger budgets grant a natural advantage, capital alone does not guarantee success. The brands that win are not necessarily those with the deepest pockets; they are the ones making superior decisions. To understand what separates growing