Introduction

Welcome to Man vs Machine, powered by Stukent, at the 2025 National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship. Man vs Machine will consist of a single-round simulation where you will demonstrate your mastery of search ad strategy.

The practice simulation below will help you prepare. All three rounds will simulate a real-world search ad platform, where you will be able to make key decisions to optimize your search ads.

How to Access the Simulation

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