The Lab

Performance media insights, lessons, and tactics for organizations under a microscope.

How to Defend Your Paid Media Budget in Front of a Board

Measurement & analysis

How to Defend Your Paid Media Budget in Front of a Board

Your board chair leans back and asks the question you've been dreading: “Why are we spending $X on ads when we could allocate that to programs?”

6 min read Claire Williamson Jun 8, 2026 4:06:38 PM
Paid Social Media Advertising Strategies to Increase Results

Acquisition & conversion

Paid Social Media Advertising Strategies to Increase Results

While we are just about to head into the unofficial kickoff of summer, and while you may have achieved some of your new years resolutions, we know maybe this one did not quite get …

9 min read Claire Williamson May 21, 2025 8:25:56 AM
How To Protect Yourself From Click Fraud on Your PPC Campaigns

Measurement & analysis

How To Protect Yourself From Click Fraud on Your PPC Campaigns

Imagine this: you launch a Google Ads campaign with high hopes, carefully selecting your target audience and locations. The clicks roll in, the CTR looks promising, yet your lead g…

7 min read Claire Williamson Apr 11, 2025 3:05:51 AM
Google Tag Manager vs. Google Analytics: An Explainer

Measurement & analysis

Google Tag Manager vs. Google Analytics: An Explainer

There’s no question that e-commerce is king in today’s online world. And while responsive search ads and display ads are valuable PPC tools for driving business, your most importan…

6 min read Claire Williamson Apr 30, 2024 7:15:42 AM