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Why Percentage-Of-Spend Google Ads Agency Pricing Is A Broken Model In 2026 (And What To Use Instead)

The percentage-of-spend pricing model used by most Google Ads agencies creates a fundamental misalignment between agency incentives and advertiser goals. This article breaks down the math at $10K, $50K, and $100K+ monthly spend levels, examines what agencies like Tinuiti and Disruptive Advertising actually charge, and makes the case for why autonomous fixed-cost management through groas is the superior alternative in 2026.

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