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What are the risks of allowing automated platform consultants to implement changes directly?

Third-party optimization services provided by ad platforms may prioritize increased spend over specific return-on-ad-spend (ROAS) targets. Advertisers should exercise caution when granting full control to external representatives, as these changes can lead to significant budget inflation without corresponding increases in sales.
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