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David Martin

David Martin

COO

David Martin is an experienced advertising and technology leader with a background in building and scaling video and media platforms. His career has focused on the practical side of advertising, creating products that balance creative impact with real business results.

As a co-founder of Adwave, David brings deep industry knowledge to the mission of making television advertising accessible to small businesses. He focuses on product direction and execution, helping remove the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and time so businesses can launch effective TV campaigns with confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Customer Success

Articles by David Martin

YouTube Ad Costs: CPV, CPM, and What to Budget (2026)

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YouTube Ad Costs: CPV, CPM, and What to Budget (2026)

YouTube's cost-per-view model means you pay pennies for engaged attention, not just impressions. Here's what YouTube ads cost in 2026 and how to budget for them.

Reddit Ad Costs & Targeting for Small Business (2026)

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Reddit Ad Costs & Targeting for Small Business (2026)

Reddit pairs low costs with unusually precise community targeting. Here's what Reddit ads cost in 2026, the pricing models, and the targeting options SMBs should know.

Pet Boarding & Daycare Advertising: 7 Channels (2026)

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Pet Boarding & Daycare Advertising: 7 Channels (2026)

Pet boarding runs on trust. Here are the 7 advertising channels that fill kennels and daycare in 2026, what each costs, and how to combine them into a plan.

Optometry & Eye Care Advertising: 7 Channels (2026)

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Optometry & Eye Care Advertising: 7 Channels (2026)

Optometry is two businesses in one: exams and eyewear. Here are the 7 advertising channels that book appointments and sell frames in 2026, what each costs, and how to combine them.

How Adwave Pricing Works: Costs, CPMs & Budgets

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How Adwave Pricing Works: Costs, CPMs & Budgets

Free ad creation, subscriptions from $50, and CPMs averaging $25. A plain-English breakdown of what Adwave costs and what your budget buys at each level.

Pawn Shop Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

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Pawn Shop Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

Pawn shops serve two audiences and fight a stereotype. Here are the 7 advertising channels that drive loans and retail sales in 2026, what each costs, and how to combine them.

Why New Businesses Should Start TV Advertising Early (2026)

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Why New Businesses Should Start TV Advertising Early (2026)

TV's trust effect is largest exactly when you have the least trust banked. The case for first-year TV advertising, the readiness checklist, and a 90-day starter plan from $300/month.

Small Business Advertising ROI by Channel (2026)

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Small Business Advertising ROI by Channel (2026)

Realistic ROAS and CPA benchmarks for 8 small business advertising channels in 2026, plus how channels lift each other and what good combined ROI looks like.

Fitness App Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

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Fitness App Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

Compare 7 advertising channels for fitness apps: Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta, TikTok, influencers, CTV, and partnerships. Stage-based budgets included.

Tutoring Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

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Tutoring Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

Compare 7 advertising channels for tutors and learning centers: Google Ads, Facebook, local SEO, Wyzant, partnerships, CTV, and community press. Budgets and seasonal plays included.

Yoga Studio Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

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Yoga Studio Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

Compare 7 advertising channels for yoga studios: Google Ads, Instagram, local SEO, ClassPass, partnerships, CTV, and workshops. Budgets and seasonal plays included.

Insurance Agent Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

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Insurance Agent Advertising: 7 Channels Compared (2026)

Seven advertising channels that work for independent insurance agents in 2026, with life-event targeting, referral systems, and tactics built for long-term client relationships.