Consolidation trend Jan 2026
Targeted advertising lets small HVAC contractors compete with PE-backed brands
Article frames the HVAC market as one where private equity-backed brands dominate, and positions data-driven targeted advertising as a way for smaller independent contractors to compete against them.
“Targeted HVAC advertising allows smaller contractors to compete with private equity–backed brands by focusing spend on specific zip codes and demographics.”
HVAC
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