Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations  Reviews 19

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Novela provides digital marketing simulations that empower learners to acquire the skills they need to thrive. Our cutting-edge pedagogy and AI-powered simulations engine create solutions that are easy-to-use and impactful for students, professionals, and educators.


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4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful AI integration in Novella

With the AI integration in Novella, a novice like me was able to make an effective ad completing all the targets for a product that I previously had no clue where to begin with. The encouraging of using Novella and AI in marketing efforts is an effective tool if you use it!

2 February 2026
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Thank you so much for the review, Mac! We're very pleased that Novela's AI features were so useful and helped you to build a successful marketing campaign!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novela effectively replicates real world scenarios

I engaged with Novela's Digital Marketing simulation during a competition.

As a student who has not worked in a digital marketing job yet, my only experience so far has been with digital marketing-related courses. This simulation allowed me to finally apply what I had been learning in school to real world social media scenarios. It made me have to consider the perspective of a digital marketer, what metrics are important to them, and how they view potential clients' personalities.

After doing the simulation, I feel that I have a better understanding of what working a real digital marketing job would be like.

16 February 2026
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

This is so pleasing to read, Marvin! We're delighted that the Novela Meta Ads simulation gave you a realistic experience of what working in social media is like today :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Amazing Simulation for Learning

I had an amazing experience with Novela. As a student I used the meta-ad simulation to learn new strategies and techniques behind marketing itself.

The Good:
- Learning how to use AI is an integral part of what makes this experience unique and stand out among competitors.
- Appealing interface which is easy to learn without sacrificing complexity in strategies and decision making.
- In depth simulation results: After each round, you're able to learn and adapt, making changes that continue to show students what to do better.

Honestly there isn't anything bad to say about this simulation. The built in AI can be an amazing help or a huge burden if you prompt it incorrectly (Just like other LLMs).

Overall, this is the best simulation for students who want to learn marketing skills that are applicable in today's businesses.

16 February 2026
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Matt! We're thrilled that you found the Novela simulation experience so valuable :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with the Novela Search…

My experience with the Novela Search Marketing Simulation was incredibly rewarding. What made it stand out was how real it felt—I got to manage the budget for a high-end retailer and experiment with different strategies in a hands-on environment. The ability to see the immediate impact of my decisions on sales and ROI was both motivating and educational.

Novela doesn’t just teach you the technical side of search marketing; it helps you understand your audience and refine your strategies in real-time. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to build practical skills in digital marketing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, Novela offers a valuable, immersive experience.

6 August 2024
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Thank you so much, Liv! We are thrilled to see your progress and we truly appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend it…

I recently completed the Novela Simulation on Search Marketing. The hands-on simulation provided real-world experience in managing search advertising campaigns.

Throughout the simulation, I got to set up and optimize campaigns, analyze performance data, and iterate on strategies - all within a simulated environment. It was amazing to see the results of the changes play out in real time.

If you ever have the chance to take part in the Novela Search Marketing Simulation, I highly recommend it! The hands-on practice it provides is invaluable for anyone interested in search engine marketing.

22 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Oh wow, thank you so much for the kind review, Bhumika! It is wonderful to see that you gained so much from Novela's search marketing simulation :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marketing Simulation

Using the Novela digital marketing simulation tool was a great experience. I'm not a marketer and took this course so I could be more impactful with my marketing team, this helped galvanize my thoughts and well help me be more constructive.

2 February 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

This is fantastic to hear, Terry! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is exactly what I needed and…

This is exactly what I needed and didn't realize. It is so much easier to learn by practice and this is a safe way to do that. Loved it.

24 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you for your review, Abigal! That is so fantastic to hear, we look forward to seeing you on future Novela simulations :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novela was unique and easy to use and…

Novela was unique and easy to use and the access to repeat our exercise helps to understand the concepts even better. Lovely indeed.

27 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you so much, Nitin! We are very grateful for your review, and so glad to see you took lots of value from our simulations :-)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great for learning!

-Well-thought-out simulations
- Great learning tool
- Scope of improvement: giving more detailed feedback: most of it seemed generic and AI generated

18 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Ah we're delighted you found Novela to be a great learning experience, Trisha! Thank you for leaving a review :-)

And your feedback about the feedback is duly noted. We're making a series of enhancements to Novela Search very soon, and this is on the list!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Novela!

Loved using Novela! I was pleasantly surprised how user-friendly it is to navigate throughout the site. The instant feedback is helpful to gauge what changes should be made. Excited to continue using for future simulations!

20 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

That is just wonderful to hear, Lauren! It's fantastic to see that the feedback is helpful, too :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding learning tool!

The Novela simulations were very easy to use and provided a risk free learning environment to master your digital marketing skills. Highly recommend for anyone new to digital marketing or looking to upskill!

24 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you, Kelly! We're very happy you found it so approachable and useful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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The practical involvement the simulation allows us to achieve is unmatched. It is a great tool to help beginners understand certain features of the market and help amateurs refine their understanding.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

This is fantastic feedback, thank you so much! We're delighted to hear you found the Novela experience so valuable :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learning sped up

Love what Novela is doing. Moving from lectures and textbooks to truly understanding the impact and use of PPC has been made possible through their platform. Incredibly more interactive, interesting and informative than learning and not testing. Excited to see the development of the platform and the future use of it.

14 December 2023
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you so much, Sofie! It's very pleasing to see that you found value in our approach to active learning.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novela help me learning faster.AI girl is cool😎

Novela help me to learn faster, exprience faster, and brain shock a bit more.
Like playing a game.
AI girl is cool!!

22 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you, Cindy! Indeed, we have incorporated elements of game design into Novela :-) And Ela will be delighted by that feedback, too...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I loved the app

I loved the app! It's especially useful for those who are amateurs in digital marketing because although it has challenging features, it also provides suggestions and corrections on how to improve your ads, whether it's the use of certain words or phrases to better target your audience.

5 December 2023
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thanks so much for your review, Mohamed! We're really pleased to see that the suggestions and corrections improved your performance - we're big believers in providing feedback within our simulations!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From books to practice to understanding

This app really makes a great transition from learning market analytics through books, to actually applying. After using the app I was left with a better understanding of it. Definitely recommend it !

7 December 2023
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you so much! That is very kind of you. We're delighted that Novela gave you a deeper understanding of marketing analytics :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very entertaining

It was an entertaining way to learn about marketing analytics.

19 January 2024
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Reply from Novela - Digital Marketing Simulations

Thank you for your kind review, Joana! We're thrilled to hear you found Novela a fun and instructive experience!

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