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Audiences
Is it better to target broad or narrow audiences?
Neither is always better.
Very narrow audiences may limit delivery and increase costs.
Very broad audiences may reduce relevance.
Start with a reasonably broad audience that closely matches your ideal customer profile.
Once enough data has accumulated, refine based on actual performance rather than assumptions.
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