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Stop Struggling, Start Experimenting: How to Think About Your Paid Ad Experiments

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An electric buzz fills the air as you anxiously approach the slot machines. Optimize for pipeline (not CPL) and use auto-pause My biggest gripe with native ad channels is that you can only optimize toward vanity metrics like leads, impressions, and clicks. You reach into your pocket, grab a few coins, pull the handle, and wait.

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Should You Put Budget Behind Brand Awareness in a Down Economy? We Think So.

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In the past, companies have chased cost per lead (CPL), aka the opposite of brand awareness. According to our data, advertisers were spending an average of $35K a month on lead generation campaigns in September of 2021. So, if you’re worried about running brand awareness ads in a down economy , don’t be.

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Know Thy Audience: Why Segmentation, Experimentation, and Empathy Will Never Go Out of Style

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As your experiments run, Metadata will automatically allocate your budget to the top-performing segments based on the performance metrics that matter to you, like cost per lead (CPL). The result? Campaigns that impact your bottom line, but also instant insight into which audience segments respond to your ads.

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A Not-So-Boring Guide on B2B Demand Generation

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Your B2B demand generation strategy should be in place by the time you get to launch, if not before — and you can use the buzz surrounding your product launch to build demand in anticipation of the launch. Cost per lead (CPL). CPL is crucial because it shows you what you’re paying for each lead.

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41 Execs Discuss Key B2B Marketing Metrics to Watch in 2018

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4: Cost-Per-Lead (CPL). . This metric will provide a tangible dollar amount so the marketing team can determine how cost-effective it is to acquire new leads across each of the different channels. CPL thresholds will vary quite a bit based on the product and industry. Common tool used: Marketo. . #4:

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Moving From an Old-School Lead Gen Playbook to a Demand Gen Machine

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Here’s the problem: The path to purchase is far from linear, meaning that you need to create buzz, build pipeline, generate sales, and retain customers across all of these touch points. On top of that, the typical buying group for a complex B2B solution often involves 6-10 decision-makers.

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Benefits of Digital Orchestration: Reporting & KPI Selection

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With new channels and platforms constantly emerging in today’s evolving digital landscape, it’s easy to get lost in the buzz of the latest ‘shiny new toy.’ Lead Generation – to drive more users down the funnel to convert through a high-value form submission, driving more quality leads, at a lower cost per lead.