Acquisition & conversion
How to Use an Automated Bidding Strategy
You may have heard people talk about “bidding” in digital marketing. Similar to an art auction, where prospective buyers propose a price for a painting then bid against each other …
The Lab
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Strategy & research
5 Pillars of Digital Advertising and How They’re Used
“Digital advertising” is a catch-all phrase that was coined to refer to any kind of online promotion. It’s an umbrella term that often gets used in lieu of more precise terminology…
Acquisition & conversion
LinkedIn Ads Guide 2024: Trends, Best Practices, and Beyond
LinkedIn houses the world’s largest professional network with over 190 million members just in the US alone. The business-focused social media platform caters to users looking to m…
Measurement & analysis
How to Do A/B Testing in Marketing
As marketers, we all know it’s vital to look at the data. And when it comes to digital advertising, A/B testing is one of the best ways to get rich data about what works and what d…
Strategy & research
Earned, Owned, and Paid Media: What are they?
You’ve probably heard people refer to “earned media,” “paid media,” and “owned media” – but what are they? What’s the difference between them and what are the best strategies for e…
Acquisition & conversion
Ways to Improve Your Google Ads Quality Score
You may have never seen it, but Google’s almighty algorithm has assigned you a mysterious number that plays a crucial role in how well your ads perform. It’s called your Ad Quality…
Acquisition & conversion
The Best PPC Tools for Nonprofit and Mission-Driven Marketers in 2026
Pay-per-click advertising still runs on the same basic promise it always has: you pay when someone clicks, not when someone might see your ad. But the tools and tactics built aroun…
Acquisition & conversion
Improve PPC Performance With These 9 Steps
PPC can be a valuable tool for improving visibility, messaging, and customer acquisition for just about any business. But many times, when companies try to handle their own paid se…
Acquisition & conversion
6 Reasons Why Your SEM Campaign is Broken (And How To Fix It)
Search Engine Marketing is a powerful strategy for reaching a high-intent audience. If you have SEM experience, you probably knew that already. If you’re new to SEM campaigns, here…