{"id":13236,"date":"2025-07-24T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/?p=13236"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:18:19","slug":"are-pinterest-ads-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/are-pinterest-ads-worth-it","title":{"rendered":"Are Pinterest Ads Worth It? We Spent $1,000 to Find Out."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-header-image.png\" alt=\"Three headshots of different marketing team members with their job titles and Pinterest logo on a lilac background. Around the images are more Pinterest logos.\" class=\"wp-image-13233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-header-image.png 1023w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-header-image-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-header-image-768x385.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re staring at your Pinterest business account wondering if you should take the plunge into paid advertising. The organic reach feels slow, and you&#8217;re curious whether throwing some budget at Pinterest ads could actually move the needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I get it. A couple of years ago, I was in the exact same spot. So I decided to put my money where my mouth was and ran a $1,000 test campaign in the jewelry niche. Spoiler alert: While I initially broke even after factoring in costs, the long-term value made it absolutely worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me walk you through exactly what happened and whether Pinterest ads are worth your marketing dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-pinterest-ads\"><strong>What Are Pinterest Ads?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest ads are promoted Pins that appear in users&#8217; feeds and search results just like organic content. You&#8217;re paying to get your content in front of more eyeballs, but unlike other platforms, Pinterest ads blend seamlessly into the user experience.The only visual difference between an ad and an organic Pin is the word \u201cSponsored\u201d underneath the Pin title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-507x1024.webp\" alt=\"Sponsored Pin ad of a brown leather bag with a read square highlighting the word &quot;sponsored&quot; beneath the image.\" class=\"wp-image-13235 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 507px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 507\/1024;width:356px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-507x1024.webp 507w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-148x300.webp 148w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-768x1552.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-760x1536.webp 760w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4-300x606.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image2-4.webp 989w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what makes Pinterest advertising unique: users aren&#8217;t just scrolling mindlessly. They&#8217;re actively planning, shopping, and looking for inspiration. When someone searches for &#8220;minimalist jewelry,&#8221; they&#8217;re already in a buying mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/pinterest-ads-complete-beginners-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest ads work<\/a> by leveraging interest-based targeting, keywords, demographics, and shopping behavior. It&#8217;s like having a conversation with someone who&#8217;s already interested in what you&#8217;re selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Pinterest Ads Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pinterest ad formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest offers several formats: <strong>Standard Pins<\/strong> for showcasing products, <strong>Video Pins<\/strong> for demonstrations, <strong>Shopping Ads<\/strong> for e-commerce, and <strong>Carousel Ads<\/strong> for multiple products. Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=89%25%20of%20the%20most%20viral%20Pins%20were%20Image%20Pins.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tailwind&#8217;s 2025 research studying over 1 million Pins<\/a>, 89% of viral Pins were Image Pins, so standard ads are your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=89%25%20of%20the%20most%20viral%20Pins%20were%20Image%20Pins.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/675757adb5d654ea91a624d4_7-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart called &quot;Top Formats Among Most Viral Pins (top 0.1%)&quot; showing content type popularity. &quot;Image&quot; is dominant at over 90% in blue. &quot;Video,&quot; &quot;Collage,&quot; and &quot;Other&quot; are all under 10% in gray.\" class=\"wp-image-12969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/675757adb5d654ea91a624d4_7-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/675757adb5d654ea91a624d4_7-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/675757adb5d654ea91a624d4_7-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/675757adb5d654ea91a624d4_7.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/536;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost of Pinterest Ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest uses an auction system with cost-per-click (CPC) or cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) bidding. Industry averages range from $0.10 to $1.50 per click. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=Key%20takeaway%3A%20Pins%20can%20go%20viral%20across%20a%20wide%20array%20of%20topics%2C%20but%20if%20your%20business%20is%20in%20Fashion%2C%20Decor%2C%20Food%2C%20Beauty%2C%20DIY%20or%20Art%2C%20you%20may%20have%20an%20especially%20attractive%20opportunity%20on%20Pinterest.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tailwind&#8217;s benchmark data<\/a>, Pinterest excels for fashion, decor, beauty, and DIY content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our $1,000 Jewelry Test: Pinterest Ads ROI Revealed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested with a handmade jewelry brand \u2014 perfect for Pinterest&#8217;s visual nature. I created five ad creatives with vertical 2:3 aspect ratios, targeting women aged 25-44 interested in fashion accessories and minimalist style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Campaign performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers after six weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click-through rate<\/strong>: 1.2% (above Pinterest&#8217;s 0.8-1.0% average)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost-per-click<\/strong>: $0.62<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversions<\/strong>: 48 sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average order value<\/strong>: $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Results: Break-Even With Long-Term Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the realistic breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ad spend<\/strong>: $1,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revenue<\/strong>: $1,200 (48 sales \u00d7 $25)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost of goods sold<\/strong>: $480 (40% COGS for handmade jewelry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gross profit<\/strong>: $720 ($1,200 &#8211; $480)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Net loss<\/strong>: -$280 ($720 gross profit &#8211; $1,000 ad spend)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, I actually lost money on the initial campaign when factoring in all costs. But here&#8217;s why it was still worthwhile:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those Pins continued generating organic traffic and sales without additional spend. Over six months, including repeat customers and organic reach, the campaign generated over $2,000 in total revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only a couple of images tested! These results came in with just a few images thrown quickly together in Canva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store optimization &#8211; with some CRO the results would be much better.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>My main point is: the campaign needed more optimization and would get into profit!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-pinterest-ads-work-especially-for-visual-brands\"><strong>Why Pinterest Ads Work (Especially for Visual Brands)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest users are planners and buyers, not casual browsers. They&#8217;re in planning mode organizing weddings, redecorating homes, updating wardrobes, etc. This high-intent audience is why Pinterest ads can be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=Key%20takeaway%3A%20Pins%20can%20go%20viral%20across%20a%20wide%20array%20of%20topics%2C%20but%20if%20your%20business%20is%20in%20Fashion%2C%20Decor%2C%20Food%2C%20Beauty%2C%20DIY%20or%20Art%2C%20you%20may%20have%20an%20especially%20attractive%20opportunity%20on%20Pinterest.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Tailwind&#8217;s research<\/a>, Fashion, Decor, Food, Beauty, DIY, and Art categories are particularly well-represented among viral content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=Key%20takeaway%3A%20Pins%20can%20go%20viral%20across%20a%20wide%20array%20of%20topics%2C%20but%20if%20your%20business%20is%20in%20Fashion%2C%20Decor%2C%20Food%2C%20Beauty%2C%20DIY%20or%20Art%2C%20you%20may%20have%20an%20especially%20attractive%20opportunity%20on%20Pinterest.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"436\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-1.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart titled &quot;Top Categories Among Most Viral Pins (top 0.1%)&quot; showing popularity of different Pinterest categories. Fashion leads with around 27%, followed by Decor at approximately 17%, Food at about 16%, Beauty at 8%, DIY\/Crafts and Art at 7%, and 16 Others totalling together 20%.\" class=\"wp-image-13234 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-1.webp 910w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-1-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image1-1-768x368.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 910px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 910\/436;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other platforms where content disappears instantly,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-1#:~:text=Over%2060%25%20of%20Saves%20were%20from%20Pins%20over%20a%20year%20old.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> over 60% of saves come from Pins over a year old<\/a>. Your ads become evergreen assets that keep working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pinterest Ads Best Practices for Better ROI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design vertical images with 2:3 aspect ratio<\/strong>.Create content specifically for Pinterest&#8217;s format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add clear calls-to-action<\/strong>. &#8220;Shop now&#8221; or &#8220;Get the look&#8221; guide users toward action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target keywords + interests<\/strong>. Combine interest-based targeting with keyword targeting for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Fresh Pins, not promoted Saves<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-1#:~:text=Over%2090%25%20of%20traffic%20to%20creator%20and%20brand%20websites%20were%20from%20Creates.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Pinterest heavily prioritizes original Creates over Saves<\/a>, with over 90% of website traffic coming from newly created Pins (not saves of other Pins).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep shopping recommendations enabled<\/strong>. Pins with shopping recommendations perform better, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-marketing\/research\/2025-benchmark-study-part-2#:~:text=Pins%20that%20have%20Pinterest%E2%80%99s%20shoppable%20recommendations%20enabled%20perform%20better%20than%20those%20that%20do%20not.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earning much more impressions<\/a> despite concerns about losing traffic to competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Use<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest\/extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Tailwind&#8217;s Pinterest extension<\/strong><\/a><strong> to create Fresh Pins directly from your website content and optimize posting times with<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/pinterest-scheduling-and-publishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Tailwind&#8217;s Pinterest Scheduler<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Verdict: Are Pinterest Ads Worth It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For visual brands in fashion, decor, beauty, and DIY: yes, but with realistic expectations. While my initial campaign lost $280 after all costs, the long-term value made it worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinterest ads work best when you consider customer lifetime value and organic amplification, not just immediate ROAs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content you create for ads becomes evergreen marketing assets that keep working long after you stop paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start small with a $300-500 test budget. Pick your best visual content, target specific audiences, and track both immediate returns and long-term value. You might initially lose money, but Pinterest&#8217;s unique longevity often delivers compound returns for the right businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ: Common Questions About Pinterest Advertising<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-should-i-budget-for-my-first-campaign-nbsp\"><strong>How much should I budget for my first campaign?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with $300-500 for meaningful data while keeping risk low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-before-judging-success-nbsp\"><strong>How long before judging success?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give campaigns 1-2 weeks minimum. Pinterest users often plan future purchases rather than buying immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-pinterest-ads-work-for-services\"><strong>Can Pinterest ads work for services?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but focus on visual end results or educational infographic-style content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-i-promote-existing-pins-or-create-new-ones\"><strong>Should I promote existing Pins or create new ones?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always create Fresh Pins for ads. Pinterest&#8217;s algorithm heavily favors original Creates over Saves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more info about Pinterest Ads? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/pinterest-ads-complete-beginners-guide\">Check out our Complete Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-pin-description=\"Is it time to invest in Pinterest ads for your business? Unpack the metrics and outcomes from a $1,000 jewelry campaign. From targeting to creative choice, get informed on how Pinterest advertising differs from other platforms and how you can use these insights to your advantage. Ready to see if Pinterest ads are right for you? Save this pin for your business growth plans.\" data-pin-title=\"Pinterest ads ROI revealed for jewelry with $1,000 campaign test\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image-200x300.png\" alt=\"Three headshots of different marketing team members with their job titles and Pinterest logo on a lilac background. Around the images are the blog post title, Tailwind logo and url (www.tailwindapp.com), a Read More button and Pinterest logos.\" class=\"wp-image-13231 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Are-Pinterest-Ads-Worth-It-Pin-image.png 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it time to invest in Pinterest ads for your business? 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