

Boutique by choice. Senior by design. As a Top 3% Google Premier Partner, we deliver lead gen via founder-level accountability.
Most agencies dazzle you with a pitch, then hand your keys to a junior team. As a Top 3% Google Premier Partner, we stayed boutique by choice. At PICO, we are intentionally selective, ensuring you work exclusively with senior specialists and the founder. We’ve been in the trenches since the "Google Garage" era—veterans who take personal accountability for your success. You aren't just another account; you’re a partner working with the people who actually do the work.
The PICO Framework: Scientific Precision, Daily Action
We don't "run campaigns"—we conduct rigorous growth experiments. Adapted from scientific research models, our PICO Framework eliminates the guesswork. While we measure success in 90-day testing cadences to prove results, our optimization happens daily. We are constantly tuning the engine:
>> P (Problem): We diagnose the friction. Whether it’s budget bleed or poor lead quality, we find the root cause, not just the symptoms.
>> I (Intervention): We define the tactical shifts required to disrupt your current plateau and push boundaries.
>> C (Comparison): No "gut feelings." We measure every intervention against your historical baselines to prove statistical success before we scale.
>> O (Outcome): We scale the winners, bank the learnings, and repeat.
Battle-Tested Strategy:
Real expertise is hard-won through nearly thirty years of navigating market volatility. We turn those decades of "scars" into proven logic for identifying and mitigating budget bleed—the friction points where your spend isn't reaching its potential. We’ve seen every market cycle, and we know how to protect your capital.
Aligned Incentives: The Flat-Rate Model:
We treat your budget with the same respect we’d treat our own. Our business model is built on transparency and performance:
>> Flat-Rate Pricing: Our fee is decoupled from your ad spend. Our only priority is your performance—not how much of your budget we can spend.
>> Total Ownership: You pay ad platforms directly and own 100% of your accounts. No "black boxes" and no data hostages.
>> Full-Funnel Visibility: We track the entire journey from the first impression to the closed deal. Every dollar must work toward a tangible result.
Ready for an agency that acts as a true extension of your business? Let’s get to work.
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Lumana
Lumana, a fast-growing AI video security company, partnered with Pico Digital to stabilize inconsistent digital advertising performance and improve lead quality. Despite having a robust product, Lumana faced challenges with lead relevance—up to 60% of leads were outside their target personas—and fluctuating acquisition costs. Pico Digital implemented a full-funnel performance framework that included restructuring budgets to focus on high-performing search channels, aligning creative messaging to differentiate Lumana from competitors, and standardizing conversion tracking through Google Tag Manager. By integrating HubSpot CRM data to track the journey from Lead to "SQL Accept," the team was able to optimize campaigns based on high-intent outcomes rather than just top-of-funnel volume.
Results
Within the first two months of the partnership, the project delivered significant improvements across the entire sales funnel: >> 15% Increase in SQL Accepts: Achieved a record volume of qualified leads accepted by the sales team. >> 40% Improvement in Lead Relevance: Successfully reduced unqualified and bot submissions by implementing tighter tracking and business email verification. >> 12% Growth in Overall Leads: Increased inbound consistency across all digital channels. >> 10% Higher SQL Submit Rate: Strengthened mid-funnel qualification through messaging alignment. >> 7% Increase in Close Rate: Improved lead quality led to incremental gains in overall sales efficiency. >> Cost Efficiency: All growth was achieved without increasing the cost-per-acquisition (CPA).
InfinityQS (Now Advantiv)
InfinityQS, a premier provider of quality intelligence software, needed to reintroduce its refreshed brand into the global B2B market. The primary challenge was to shift the industry conversation toward the high-level value of quality data while reaching manufacturing decision-makers across the US and UK. Pico Digital partnered with Refactored Media to build a multi-channel performance engine. The strategy utilized a diverse media mix, including niche-targeted Google Search campaigns, dynamic native display ads, and YouTube video advertising to drive brand lift. On LinkedIn, the team deployed localized sponsored content and lead-generation forms to capture high-intent users directly within the platform. To ensure long-term sustainability, an organic search strategy was developed to rank for high-volume manufacturing keywords, effectively reducing reliance on paid spend for top-of-funnel traffic.
Results
The integrated approach led to record-breaking efficiency and contributed to InfinityQS winning multiple honors from the Information Technology Services Marketing Association (ITSMA): >> 160% Surge in Total Conversions: Massive increase in full-funnel lead volume. >> 43% Lower Cost Per Lead (CPL): Drastically improved acquisition efficiency quarter-over-quarter. >> LinkedIn Lead Gen Transformation: Successfully reduced LinkedIn CPL from $3,000 to just $70 within three months through rigorous asset testing and bid optimization. >> 134% Increase in Direct Conversions: Significant growth in high-intent sales leads via Google. >> 40% Organic Traffic Growth: Achieved in just five months through strategic content and keyword optimization. >> 13.6% Brand Lift via Video: Outperformed the B2B industry benchmark (8.5%) through strategic YouTube advertising. >> 53% Increase in Google CTR: Enhanced ad relevance and engagement through continuous A/B testing.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW)
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin partnered with Pico Digital to revitalize its digital presence and increase conversions for its 24 primary care offices. The hospital's existing digital program had become stagnant under a previous agency, failing to effectively reach the target audience of new, expecting, and existing parents in Wisconsin. Pico Digital implemented a comprehensive restructuring of the hospital’s paid search accounts across Google and Microsoft Ads. The strategy involved introducing structured bidding by match type, deploying advanced ad extensions, and re-optimizing ad copy to move away from generic messaging toward highly specific, search-relevant content (e.g., tailoring ads for specific pet allergies rather than general allergies). Additionally, the team adopted a new budget strategy that reallocated spend to top-performing keywords and regions, ensuring maximum impact per dollar.
Results
The strategic overhaul led to a dramatic improvement in both lead volume and user engagement within the first five months: >> 160% Increase in Monthly Conversions: A record surge in form fills from parents seeking primary care services. >> 60% Decrease in Cost Per Acquisition (CPA): Significantly improved budget efficiency while scaling results. >> 41% Increase in Paid Search Sessions: Successfully drove a higher volume of qualified traffic to the site. >> 39% Increase in Average Session Duration: Improved content relevance kept parents on the site longer. >> 27% Increase in Pages Per Session: Visitors engaged more deeply with the hospital's research and healthcare resources. >> 25% Growth in New Users: Effectively expanded the hospital’s reach to a fresh audience of parents. >> 14% Reduction in Bounce Rate: Enhanced landing page and ad copy alignment led to higher immediate engagement.
Brandfolder
Brandfolder, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform, partnered with Pico Digital to scale lead generation and build brand awareness in a highly competitive market where key search terms exceeded $10 per click. Having seen stagnant results with a previous agency, Brandfolder needed a more efficient way to capture users interested in quotes and product inquiries. Pico Digital began with a deep audit of historical data to identify untapped opportunities. They implemented a new Google Ads account structure with a heavy emphasis on ad extensions to maximize search engine real estate. The strategy included geographic bid modifiers to prioritize high-converting regions and a Facebook remarketing program to re-engage site visitors who hadn't yet converted. Additionally, Pico utilized Remarketing Lists for Search Ads (RLSA) to bid aggressively on returning users still searching for DAM solutions, ensuring Brandfolder remained top-of-mind during the decision-making process.
Results
The campaign overhaul delivered immediate improvements in efficiency and lead volume: >> 55% Decrease in Cost Per Acquisition (CPA): Drastically lowered the cost to acquire a new lead through surgical optimization. >> 3.3:1 Return on Investment (ROI): Generated significant revenue impact within the first year of the program. >> 87% Reduction in Cost Per Click (CPC): Freed up budget to reinvest into top-performing, high-converting terms. >> 37% Improvement in Average Ad Position: Increased brand visibility and captured a larger share of search traffic. >> 10% Increase in Click-Through Rate (CTR): Enhanced ad relevance and engagement across all search campaigns. >> Record Lead Volume: Recorded nearly 100 conversions in the first three months of management.
Based on 5 reviews
"Pico has been our 'sage' for all things digital. Their team is incredibly smart, confident, and organized, but what truly sets them apart is the personal touch. We have always felt personally cared for, and they are always patient in explaining the rationale behind their techniques. They understood our business quickly and have been guiding us for over ten years."
Pico Digital Marketing serves as the strategic digital consultant for a high-end custom tour operator, managing their presence in a rapidly shifting travel market. The scope of work focuses on aligning digital visibility with premium brand values through: Strategic SEO & PPC Roadmap: Mapping out a comprehensive digital marketing strategy integrated with the client’s broader offline marketing efforts. Agile Campaign Management: Constant fine-tuning and pivoting of search and paid initiatives to take advantage of new digital tools and market trends. Educational Consultation: Providing high-level yet approachable direction, acting as a technical bridge to help the executive team understand how digital efforts impact overall business analytics. Collaborative Ecosystem: Working seamlessly with the client’s external marketing contractors and internal leadership to ensure a unified brand voice across all platforms. Performance Analysis: Ongoing feedback and data analysis to ensure marketing resources are utilized effectively to maintain a competitive edge in a niche industry.
"Pico Digital Marketing is the partner of my dreams. For over four years, they have provided straightforward, trusted guidance that helped us evolve from nothing into an industry-leading marketing program. Their data-driven approach led to a 126% increase in site visits and a 56% drop in paid conversion costs. They are skilled, trustworthy, and truly an awesome partner."
"Pico Digital Marketing successfully stood up our PPC channels and provided significant insights into our product's value proposition. Their thoroughness, understanding of the larger context, and concise communication were impressive—I could depend on them to execute independently without any daily oversight."
Most agencies dazzle you with a pitch, then hand your keys to a junior team. As a Top 3% Google Premier Partner, we stayed boutique by choice. At PICO, we are intentionally selective, ensuring you work exclusively with senior specialists and the founder. We’ve been in the trenches since the "Google Garage" era—veterans who take personal accountability for your success. You aren't just another account; you’re a partner working with the people who actually do the work. The PICO Framework: Scientific Precision, Daily Action We don't "run campaigns"—we conduct rigorous growth experiments. Adapted from scientific research models, our PICO Framework eliminates the guesswork. While we measure success in 90-day testing cadences to prove results, our optimization happens daily. We are constantly tuning the engine: >> P (Problem): We diagnose the friction. Whether it’s budget bleed or poor lead quality, we find the root cause, not just the symptoms. >> I (Intervention): We define the tactical shifts required to disrupt your current plateau and push boundaries. >> C (Comparison): No "gut feelings." We measure every intervention against your historical baselines to prove statistical success before we scale. >> O (Outcome): We scale the winners, bank the learnings, and repeat. Battle-Tested Strategy: Real expertise is hard-won through nearly thirty years of navigating market volatility. We turn those decades of "scars" into proven logic for identifying and mitigating budget bleed—the friction points where your spend isn't reaching its potential. We’ve seen every market cycle, and we know how to protect your capital. Aligned Incentives: The Flat-Rate Model: We treat your budget with the same respect we’d treat our own. Our business model is built on transparency and performance: >> Flat-Rate Pricing: Our fee is decoupled from your ad spend. Our only priority is your performance—not how much of your budget we can spend. >> Total Ownership: You pay ad platforms directly and own 100% of your accounts. No "black boxes" and no data hostages. >> Full-Funnel Visibility: We track the entire journey from the first impression to the closed deal. Every dollar must work toward a tangible result. Ready for an agency that acts as a true extension of your business? Let’s get to work.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Samantha Bedford | Co-Founder & CEO |
| Madison Adams | Paid Media Director |
| Tyler McCarroll | Client Success Specialist |
| John Pope | Co-Founder & CoO |
| Craig Partridge | SEO Account Manager |
| Mathew Correia | Technical SEO Specialist |
| Taneille Roach | Social Media Specialist |
| Joshua Willows | Paid Media & Content Specialist |
| Polly Pope | Finance Manager |
Lumana, a fast-growing AI video security company, partnered with Pico Digital to stabilize inconsistent digital advertising performance and improve lead quality. Despite having a robust product, Lumana faced challenges with lead relevance—up to 60% of leads were outside their target personas—and fluctuating acquisition costs. Pico Digital implemented a full-funnel performance framework that included restructuring budgets to focus on high-performing search channels, aligning creative messaging to differentiate Lumana from competitors, and standardizing conversion tracking through Google Tag Manager. By integrating HubSpot CRM data to track the journey from Lead to "SQL Accept," the team was able to optimize campaigns based on high-intent outcomes rather than just top-of-funnel volume.
InfinityQS, a premier provider of quality intelligence software, needed to reintroduce its refreshed brand into the global B2B market. The primary challenge was to shift the industry conversation toward the high-level value of quality data while reaching manufacturing decision-makers across the US and UK. Pico Digital partnered with Refactored Media to build a multi-channel performance engine. The strategy utilized a diverse media mix, including niche-targeted Google Search campaigns, dynamic native display ads, and YouTube video advertising to drive brand lift. On LinkedIn, the team deployed localized sponsored content and lead-generation forms to capture high-intent users directly within the platform. To ensure long-term sustainability, an organic search strategy was developed to rank for high-volume manufacturing keywords, effectively reducing reliance on paid spend for top-of-funnel traffic.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin partnered with Pico Digital to revitalize its digital presence and increase conversions for its 24 primary care offices. The hospital's existing digital program had become stagnant under a previous agency, failing to effectively reach the target audience of new, expecting, and existing parents in Wisconsin. Pico Digital implemented a comprehensive restructuring of the hospital’s paid search accounts across Google and Microsoft Ads. The strategy involved introducing structured bidding by match type, deploying advanced ad extensions, and re-optimizing ad copy to move away from generic messaging toward highly specific, search-relevant content (e.g., tailoring ads for specific pet allergies rather than general allergies). Additionally, the team adopted a new budget strategy that reallocated spend to top-performing keywords and regions, ensuring maximum impact per dollar.
Brandfolder, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform, partnered with Pico Digital to scale lead generation and build brand awareness in a highly competitive market where key search terms exceeded $10 per click. Having seen stagnant results with a previous agency, Brandfolder needed a more efficient way to capture users interested in quotes and product inquiries. Pico Digital began with a deep audit of historical data to identify untapped opportunities. They implemented a new Google Ads account structure with a heavy emphasis on ad extensions to maximize search engine real estate. The strategy included geographic bid modifiers to prioritize high-converting regions and a Facebook remarketing program to re-engage site visitors who hadn't yet converted. Additionally, Pico utilized Remarketing Lists for Search Ads (RLSA) to bid aggressively on returning users still searching for DAM solutions, ensuring Brandfolder remained top-of-mind during the decision-making process.
By: Kirsten Louy-Nasty, ATJ (Asia Transpacific Journeys)
"Pico has been our 'sage' for all things digital. Their team is incredibly smart, confident, and organized, but what truly sets them apart is the personal touch. We have always felt personally cared for, and they are always patient in explaining the rationale behind their techniques. They understood our business quickly and have been guiding us for over ten years."
By: Greg Matranga, InfinityQS (Now part of Advantiv)
"Pico Digital Marketing is the partner of my dreams. For over four years, they have provided straightforward, trusted guidance that helped us evolve from nothing into an industry-leading marketing program. Their data-driven approach led to a 126% increase in site visits and a 56% drop in paid conversion costs. They are skilled, trustworthy, and truly an awesome partner."
By: Steve Bichimer, Messari
"Pico Digital Marketing successfully stood up our PPC channels and provided significant insights into our product's value proposition. Their thoroughness, understanding of the larger context, and concise communication were impressive—I could depend on them to execute independently without any daily oversight."
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Pico Digital Marketing delivered an aggressive, full-service digital performance engine for a global manufacturing analytics software company. The engagement focused on launching new products and accelerating global sales through: Data-Driven SEO & Content Strategy: Conducted a comprehensive market analysis of keywords and themes, leading a total content refresh that resulted in a 60% YoY increase in organic traffic and a 27% boost in site conversion rates. Advanced Paid Advertising (PPC & Display): Managed and iterated on aggressive paid programs, successfully doubling efficiency by reducing the cost per paid conversion by 56%. Social Advertising & Beta Access: Leveraged a direct relationship with LinkedIn to enroll the client in exclusive beta programs, providing a competitive edge in social ad performance. Account-Based Marketing (ABM): Developed and executed sophisticated ABM campaigns to target Fortune 50 companies and niche manufacturing stakeholders. Award-Winning Integration: The partnership resulted in multiple industry accolades, including the ITSMA Diamond Award for Marketing Excellence and the ANA B2 Award for Search Advertising.
Pico Digital Marketing managed the end-to-end paid search and social strategy for a crypto market intelligence and research firm. The partnership focused on driving consumer conversions amid a highly technical, fast-moving industry landscape. Key deliverables included: Multi-Platform PPC Management: Full setup and execution of paid campaigns across Google, Bing, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. Strategic Market Insights: Implementation of testing frameworks that delivered measurable data on product value propositions and customer resonance. Performance Maintenance: Ongoing account optimization and monthly reporting to ensure a positive ROAS (Return on Ad Spend). Independent Project Management: A proactive, "hands-off" management style that allowed the client to scale paid channels with minimal daily oversight and consistent on-time delivery.