Broad Match Has Changed. Most Accounts Haven't Caught Up Yet
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Broad Match Has Changed. Most Accounts Haven't Caught Up Yet

Broad match has been fundamentally redesigned since 2021 — but most accounts are still managing it with outdated instincts. Here's what actually changed, what it means, and how to respond.

2021–24
period of most significant changes
47%
avg. waste rate without negative infrastructure
3×
reach increase over phrase/exact
30
min. monthly conversions for safe use
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Emma Larsson
Head of Strategy
Mar 11, 2025
9 min read
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About the author
Emma Larsson
Head of Strategy

Emma leads strategy research at Scaletrics, studying how multi-model consensus systems outperform single-model automation across large PPC accounts. Before Scaletrics she ran paid search for three DTC brands.

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