Carnegie Named a 2026 Google Premier Partner

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Google named Carnegie’s digital marketing team as a 2026 Google Premier Partner, recognizing the work of one of the leading higher education digital marketing agencies! This marks over 10 years we’ve been a Premier Partner.

What It Means to Be a Google Premier Partner

In February, Google recognized the achievements of top-performing digital marketing partners across the globe by awarding Premier Partner status as part of the Google Partners program. Premier Partners are recognized among the top 3% of companies in the Google Partners program. This is more than a badge on our website and a talking point—it’s a real reflection of our commitment to advancing digital advertising for higher education through the latest technology and innovation. As a Premier Partner, we don’t just follow Google’s latest advancements—we lead in adopting, testing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies, including all the latest AI-powered solutions to drive real results for our clients. 

How Google Premier Partner Status Benefits Carnegie Clients

Premier Partnership comes with a number of benefits that we pass on to clients to get them their best results:

  • Early access to the latest trends and insights directly from Google
  • Dedicated account support to help us optimize and troubleshoot clients’ accounts
  • Ongoing training to keep our team members up to date on the latest tech
  • Exclusive events with Google leadership to give our teams tailored coaching and thought leadership

Learn more about the benefits of Google Premier Partnership.

A Decade of Digital Marketing Leadership

“This is our eleventh year in a row being named a Premier Partner. This team works incredibly hard—adapting to current technology, staying ahead of what’s next, and pushing what’s possible,” said Alexa Poulin, Chief Digital Officer at Carnegie. “It’s an honor to be recognized once again, and we’re looking forward to many more years working with Google.”

About the Google Partners Program

The Google Partners program is designed for advertising agencies and third parties that manage Google Ads accounts and deliver results through paid search and digital marketing in higher education and other industries. The program’s mission is to empower companies by providing them with innovative tools, resources, and support to help their clients succeed and grow online.

Learn More About Carnegie’s Digital Marketing Services

Carnegie is honored to be a Google Premier Partner again and to continue leveraging this partnership to deliver top-quality digital advertising services. If you’d like to learn more about our higher education digital marketing services, reach out and start a conversation.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Google Premier Partner?

A Google Premier Partner is a company recognized by Google as one of the top-performing participants in the Google Partners program. Premier Partners are among the top 3% of companies in the program based on factors such as performance, spend, client growth, and product adoption.

Why was Carnegie named a 2026 Google Premier Partner?

Carnegie was named a 2026 Google Premier Partner in recognition of the performance and expertise of its digital marketing team. The designation reflects Carnegie’s long-standing success in managing Google Ads campaigns and adopting the latest digital advertising technologies.

How long has Carnegie been a Google Premier Partner?

Carnegie has been named a Google Premier Partner for more than 10 years and is celebrating its eleventh consecutive year receiving this recognition.

What are the benefits of working with a Google Premier Partner?

Working with a Google Premier Partner can provide access to a team with advanced Google Ads expertise, ongoing training, direct platform insights, dedicated support, and early visibility into new tools and trends from Google.

How does Carnegie use this partnership to support clients?

Carnegie uses its Google Premier Partner status to help clients benefit from advanced digital advertising strategies, account support, access to new tools, and a team that stays current on the latest Google technologies and AI-powered solutions.

What services does Carnegie provide through its digital marketing team?

Carnegie’s digital marketing team provides services designed to help institutions improve visibility, reach the right audiences, and drive measurable results through digital advertising and related marketing strategies.


Let’s Talk about What Comes Next.