Digital Trends Inc. Certified as a "2026 Premier Partner" in Google Partners Program, Top 3% in Japan
Digital Trends Inc. has been certified as a "2026 Premier Partner" in the Google Partners program. This is the highest certification status awarded to only the top 3% of participating agencies in Japan, recognizing their outstanding achievements and expertise in Google Ads operations.
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Digital Trends Inc. has been certified as a "2026 Premier Partner" in the Google Partners program.
Premier Partner is the highest certification status, awarded only to the top 3% of participating agencies in Japan that demonstrate outstanding achievements and expertise in Google Ads operations.
## What is a Google Premier Partner?
The Google Partners program is a certification system for advertising agencies that manage and operate Google Ads accounts.
The program has three participation levels: Member, Partner, and Premier Partner, with benefits and opportunities to deepen relationships with Google provided at each level.
Premier Partner is a status specially granted to participating agencies that have achieved the highest results in the Google Partners program.
Google certification is conducted once a year, and agencies must rank in the top 3% of participating agencies in each country.
There are no absolute numerical criteria for evaluation; it is determined by comparison with other companies in Japan.
## Main Selection Criteria for Premier Partner
Here, we briefly explain the main selection criteria for Premier Partner.
### Existing Client Growth Rate
This is an indicator that measures how much existing clients' Google Ads spending has grown compared to the previous year.
It evaluates not just ad operation, but whether the agency continuously contributes to the client's business growth and supports the expansion of their advertising investment.
### New Client Growth Rate
This is an indicator that measures how many new clients using Google Ads for the first time have been acquired and how much their spending has grown year-on-year.
It assesses the agency's ability to acquire new clients and its onboarding capability to deliver results from the initial stages of implementation.
### Client Retention Rate
This is an indicator that measures how consistently clients with high Google Ads spending are retained compared to the previous year.
Emphasis is placed on whether high satisfaction and trust have been built over the long term.
### Google Ads Certifications
This evaluates the number and types of Google Ads certifications held by team staff.
Acquiring a wide range of certifications in various fields such as Search, Display, Video, and Shopping demonstrates deep specialized knowledge and high operational quality.
## About Digital Trends Inc.
Since its establishment on September 1, 2012, Digital Trends Inc. has...
Premier Partner is the highest certification status, awarded only to the top 3% of participating agencies in Japan that demonstrate outstanding achievements and expertise in Google Ads operations.
## What is a Google Premier Partner?
The Google Partners program is a certification system for advertising agencies that manage and operate Google Ads accounts.
The program has three participation levels: Member, Partner, and Premier Partner, with benefits and opportunities to deepen relationships with Google provided at each level.
Premier Partner is a status specially granted to participating agencies that have achieved the highest results in the Google Partners program.
Google certification is conducted once a year, and agencies must rank in the top 3% of participating agencies in each country.
There are no absolute numerical criteria for evaluation; it is determined by comparison with other companies in Japan.
## Main Selection Criteria for Premier Partner
Here, we briefly explain the main selection criteria for Premier Partner.
### Existing Client Growth Rate
This is an indicator that measures how much existing clients' Google Ads spending has grown compared to the previous year.
It evaluates not just ad operation, but whether the agency continuously contributes to the client's business growth and supports the expansion of their advertising investment.
### New Client Growth Rate
This is an indicator that measures how many new clients using Google Ads for the first time have been acquired and how much their spending has grown year-on-year.
It assesses the agency's ability to acquire new clients and its onboarding capability to deliver results from the initial stages of implementation.
### Client Retention Rate
This is an indicator that measures how consistently clients with high Google Ads spending are retained compared to the previous year.
Emphasis is placed on whether high satisfaction and trust have been built over the long term.
### Google Ads Certifications
This evaluates the number and types of Google Ads certifications held by team staff.
Acquiring a wide range of certifications in various fields such as Search, Display, Video, and Shopping demonstrates deep specialized knowledge and high operational quality.
## About Digital Trends Inc.
Since its establishment on September 1, 2012, Digital Trends Inc. has...