The Lab

Page 3 of insights from performance media for mission-driven organizations.

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
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
How Does Google Ads Generate Responsive Search Ads?

Acquisition & conversion

How Does Google Ads Generate Responsive Search Ads?

Are you a Google Ads user looking to optimize and improve your search ads? Or perhaps you are new to using Google Ads and want to learn about the various options available for your…

9 min read Jodi Andrews Apr 5, 2024, 7:48:35 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
What’s the best way to invest in Dynamic Creative?

Awareness & reach

What’s the best way to invest in Dynamic Creative?

Dynamic creative is the modern answer to the ever-changing landscape of digital advertising. It’s the process of crafting digital ads that automatically adapt and personalize based…

7 min read Courtney Kennedy Oct 5, 2023, 12:12:42 PM
What does a PPC specialist do?

Strategy & research

What does a PPC specialist do?

A PPC specialist plans, builds, and manages paid advertising campaigns on platforms where you pay per click or per impression: Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta, LinkedIn, an…

4 min read Courtney Kennedy Sep 28, 2023, 7:00:09 AM