How Digital Spark Agency Scaled to 50+ Clients
A deep dive into how one agency transformed their operations with unified ad management.
The Challenge
Digital Spark Agency was growing rapidly, adding 3-5 new clients every month. But their growth was creating operational chaos. With each client running campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn, the team was drowning in platform tabs and spreadsheets.
"We had account managers logging into 15-20 different platforms every day," recalls Sarah Chen, Digital Spark's Director of Operations. "Our reporting process alone took 8 hours per week per account manager. We knew we couldn't scale like this."
"We were spending more time on administrative tasks than on strategy. Our clients were paying for expertise, but we were buried in data aggregation." — Sarah Chen, Director of Operations
The Search for a Solution
Digital Spark evaluated several enterprise ad management platforms, but most were either too expensive for their size or required significant technical resources to implement. They needed a solution that could:
- Connect all major ad platforms in a single dashboard
- Automate client reporting with white-label capabilities
- Provide cross-platform performance insights
- Scale affordably as they added more clients
- Be up and running in days, not months
Why coreAds
After a two-week trial, Digital Spark chose coreAds for its balance of power and simplicity. The platform connected to all their client accounts within hours, and the team was generating cross-platform reports by the end of day one.
Key features that sealed the decision:
- One-click platform connections: OAuth integration meant no API credentials to manage
- Unified dashboard: All clients, all platforms, one view
- Automated reporting: White-labeled PDF reports on a schedule
- Cross-platform metrics: True cost-per-acquisition across all channels
- Agency-friendly pricing: Unlimited users on the Agency plan
The Implementation
Digital Spark rolled out coreAds across their entire client portfolio in under a week. The onboarding process was straightforward:
Week 1: Connection & Setup
The team connected all 35 client accounts (at the time) to coreAds. With OAuth authentication, each platform connection took less than 2 minutes. They organized clients into workspaces and set up team permissions.
Week 2: Reporting Migration
The operations team built report templates matching their existing client deliverables. They configured automated report delivery for weekly and monthly schedules, freeing up account managers immediately.
Week 3: Optimization Workflows
With reporting automated, the team shifted focus to campaign optimization. They used coreAds' cross-platform insights to identify underperforming campaigns and reallocate budget to winning channels.
The Results
Six months after implementing coreAds, Digital Spark's transformation was undeniable:
Operational Efficiency
- 40% reduction in overhead costs: Fewer tools, less manual work
- 25 hours saved per week: Across the account management team
- 3x faster onboarding: New clients live in hours, not days
Client Performance
- 3.5x average ROAS: Up from 2.1x before unified optimization
- 22% lower average CPA: Better budget allocation across platforms
- 95% client retention: Better results, happier clients
Agency Growth
- 50+ clients: Up from 35 at implementation
- Same team size: Scaled without additional hires
- Higher profit margins: Efficiency translated to profitability
Looking Ahead
Digital Spark continues to grow, now managing over $2M in monthly ad spend across their client portfolio. With coreAds handling the operational complexity, they've been able to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional results for their clients.
"coreAds didn't just save us time—it transformed how we work. We're a strategic partner to our clients now, not a reporting shop. That's the difference." — Sarah Chen, Director of Operations
About Digital Spark Agency
Digital Spark Agency is a performance marketing agency specializing in e-commerce and DTC brands. Founded in 2019, they've grown to manage over $2M in monthly ad spend across 50+ clients.