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When Brunner welcomes you as a new client for search engine marketing, our first step is analyzing what you already have under the SEM hood.&nbsp;&nbsp;That means our <a href="https://www.brunnerworks.com/what-we-do/media/sem" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEM team</a> members use their expertise to evaluate how your accounts are set up — and most importantly — how they are performing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The goal is ensuring every client gets the best possible return on their paid search spend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“As Michael Jordan — one of the greatest basketball players of all time — is quoted as saying, ‘Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.’ That is how Brunner approaches all search campaigns: You’re either first or you’re last,” says Brunner Partner <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-amos-30b36b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevin Amos</a>, who oversees the agency’s digital marketing team.Only the top 3% of Google partners make the Premier Partners list, the most rigorous status to earn. For Brunner, being at the top in SEM is built on years of experience and a continuous commitment to rigorous training, strategic processes, and key partnerships. That approach led to Brunner earning Google Premier Partner status for 2025, the fourth year in a row.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Delivering Big Results for Clients&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>“The Google Premier Partner badge is considered a big deal and we love the status,” Amos says. “But the most important thing is moving the needle for our clients and helping them achieve their goals.”&nbsp;&nbsp;For new SEM clients, the Brunner team’s work often delivers dramatic results. After an account is restructured, clients usually see drastic performance improvements for key metrics including cost per click, cost per conversion, and click-through rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’ve always been cutting edge,” says Amos, citing the team’s long-time partnerships with Google, Bing, and other leading SEM platforms. Those relationships have allowed Brunner to provide input on innovations and get early access to new features and functions under development.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Through these partnerships, we can bring an extra level of sophistication and benefits that other agencies can’t bring to the table,” Amos explained. “We get first notice of new things our partners are doing, and we can take that to our clients as an exclusive.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Top 3% of Google Partners&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Brunner’s SEM team has been working with Google for years and has been a Google Partner since 2016. In 2022, Google launched the Premier Partners program to recognize and reward top performers. Earning <a href="https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9702452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Premier Partner</a> status is based on three factors:&nbsp;<ul><li>Performance — Premier Partners must have an optimization score equal to or greater than 70% on their Google Partners manager account.&nbsp;</li><li>Spend — Premier Partners must maintain a specified spend level through 90-day spend across their managed accounts. This level reflects their role in helping clients consistently identify new growth opportunities and sustain their success using Google Ads.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Certifications — At least 50% of account strategists must be certified in Google’s platforms and tools. At Brunner, that number is 100%.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Google Premier Partner badge recognizes the Brunner team’s commitment to elite performance and impact, says <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-navickas-16328368/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Luke Navickas</a>, Brunner’s associate director of paid search.&nbsp;“We can put our expertise up against anyone,” Navickas said. “We have a ‘test, learn, optimize’ mentality.’&nbsp;We train our teammates to understand what’s happening down to the granular level. We want to be the best.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Proven SEM Team Expertise and Certifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>All members of Brunner’s SEM team earn Google Ads Search Certification each year. In addition, most team members have Google certifications in specialties including:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Google Ads App&nbsp;</li><li>Google Ads Creative Certification&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Google Ads Display&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Google Ads Measurement&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Google Ads Shopping&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Google Ads Video&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>In addition to Google certifications, SEM team members earn Bing Ads Accredited Professional Certification for search advertising, native and display advertising, and shopping advertising.&nbsp;Taken together, these credentials demonstrate the Brunner team’s expertise in running paid search campaigns that reach each client’s target audiences, on the top search platforms those audiences are using.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Google Premier Partner Benefits for Brunner Clients&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>As a Google Premier Partner, Brunner gets exclusive Google benefits to extend to clients. Those benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Ongoing access to Google’s current product betas&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Monthly Google insight reports on changing consumer behaviors and industry trends&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Promotional offers that give Google Ads credits to client advertising budgets&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Access to 24-hour advanced ads support to resolve any client account issues quickly and efficiently&nbsp;</li><li>Strategic and sales support from dedicated Google representatives for assistance with Brunner client accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Brunner’s World-class NPS Scores from Clients&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Clients have taken notice of outstanding SEM results, and they value the close working relationship with the SEM team. Brunner’s most recent overall net promoter score, which measures customer loyalty and satisfaction, is 75+. NPS scores can range from –100 to 100+. Anything above 50 is considered excellent — and anything above 70is&nbsp;considered world-class.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our clients know we are fully engaged in their accounts,” says Navickas. “When a client asks, ‘why does this happen?’ we have the answer. Their goals are our goals.”&nbsp;Note: This article was originally published on May 12, 2022, and has been updated for 2025.

As Brunner’s SEM team continues to deliver big for clients, we’ve maintained a Google Premier Partner status for 4 years. Learn more.

Brunner’s SEM Team Maintains Google Premier Partner Status for 2025

Brunner’s SEM Team Maintains Google Premier Partner Status for 2024, Continues Delivering Big for Clients

Brunner’s SEM Team Maintains Google Premier Partner Status for 2025, Continues Delivering Big for Clients

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