The Lab

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

What makes a good client when working with a digital agency

Strategy & research

What Makes A Good Client When Working With a Digital Agency?

Being a good digital marketing agency client isn’t just about saying yes to everything your agency proposes or spending a lot of money. There are many ways to establish yourself as…

8 min read Courtney Kennedy Sep 15, 2025 6:05:37 AM
Don’t Trust Google to Optimize Your Digital Ad Campaigns

Acquisition & conversion

Don’t Trust Google to Optimize Your Digital Ad Campaigns

Google search ads are like a best friend with a spending problem. Sure, they’ve got ‘helpful’ suggestions, but mostly they just want you to throw money at it. This blog is your int…

8 min read Courtney Kennedy Apr 3, 2025 12:35:13 PM
LinkedIn Best Practices: Paid & Organic

Acquisition & conversion

LinkedIn Best Practices: Paid & Organic

Tired of shouting into the social media void? Well, LinkedIn, with its alleged “unique ecosystem” of over a billion professionals and 67 million companies, promises to be different…

7 min read Courtney Kennedy Mar 20, 2025 6:59:18 AM
Uncovering the Truth Behind CTR

Measurement & analysis

Uncovering the Truth Behind CTR

In the wild world of digital marketing, there’s this magical number called CTR (Click-Through Rate) that’s basically like a popularity contest for your ads and links. It tells you …

9 min read Courtney Kennedy Jul 2, 2024 11:38:16 AM
How to Start Collecting First Party Data

Measurement & analysis

How to Start Collecting First Party Data

How to Start Collecting First Party Data As digital marketers, we always want to know more about our customers. It’s a cliche that money is power, but when it comes to targeting ad…

9 min read Courtney Kennedy Oct 11, 2023 7:59:00 AM