Google March 2026 Spam Update: What Happened and What to Do Next

Google has officially confirmed the rollout and completion of its March 2026 Spam Update The update began rolling out on March 24 and was confirmed as complete by Search Engine Journal in under 24 hours – making it one of the quickest spam updates Google has ever shipped. Google didn’t bother with a grand announcement […]
Aperitif Expands to the United States with New Austin, Texas Office

Multi-award-winning growth marketing agency , marking a major milestone in the company’s international expansion. Following its rapid growth across the Asia-Pacific region and recent recognition at the 2026 APAC Search Awards and 2025 Global Search Awards, Aperitif’s expansion into the United States cements its position as one of Australia’s fastest-growing boutique performance marketing agencies. Founded […]
Aperitif Wins 3X Awards at the 2026 APAC Search Awards

Aperitif Dominates the 2026 APAC Search Awards There’s a lot to toast to today. ICYMI, we’re proud to announce that we’ve taken home three awards (and one silver!) at the 2026 APAC Search Awards, held in Sydney. Boutique by design, we believe small teams with deep expertise build better strategy, sharper creative, and stronger results. […]
APERITIF to Sponsor Rising Star Jensen Shearer in 2026 Monochrome GT4 Australia Championship

Melbourne, Australia – Boutique growth-marketing agency Aperitif Agency is proud to announce its official sponsorship of driver Jensen Shearer, who will contest his first full season in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series for 2026. Partnering with JS Motorsport, Jensen adds another chapter to his racing pedigree, while Aperitif ushers in a new era of high-performance, […]
Aperitif Wins Big At The Global Search Awards for 2025
Meta AI Advertising Integration: Why Better Targeting Needs Better Creative Strategy

Meta’s AI integration just gave marketers something unprecedented. Direct access to what people are actually asking about. Someone queries Meta AI about the best accounting software for small businesses. They’ve literally told you what they need. Then you show them a generic “Book a demo” ad in their feed. You’ve completely missed it. I’ve watched […]
The AI Advancement Paradox

Meta is building a 2 GW data center so massive it could cover a significant portion of Manhattan. They’re investing $60-65 billion in 2025 alone. But here’s what most people miss: all that computational power is worthless without quality first-party data. The kind only humans can provide. The counterintuitive part? The more sophisticated their AI […]
Aperitif Shortlisted in 12 Entries Across 11 Categories at the Global Search Awards 2025

We’ve got some big news to share. Aperitif has been shortlisted 12 times across 11 categories at the Global Search Awards 2025. For a boutique agency that started with a vision of doing things differently, this moment feels pretty special. The Categories We’re Nominated In Campaigns Best Use of Search – Retail / E-commerce (PPC): […]
The Story Behind the Name “Aperitif”

Some names are chosen because they sound good. Others because they tick a branding box. “Aperitif” was never going to be that kind of name. For me, it’s a love letter to a time, to a craft, to a way of living that shaped who I am and how I run my business. A fascination […]