27/11/2025
If you're measuring efficiency in the top and middle funnel only with CPC, CTR, Reach or CPM, you might be hurting your brand in the long run.
The campaign drove a CPC of $0.80, 23% below the benchmark. Sounds great, right? But here's the problem:
• Poor-quality leads: 40% of marketers say low CPC campaigns attract uninterested users who never convert (CMO).
• Drop in efficiency: 40% of CTR-focused campaigns saw lower conversion efficiency, as many users clicked out of curiosity but took no action (Forrester).
So what happens when we look at advanced measurement?
• Qualified users truly engaging with the brand
• Lift in brand and purchase intent
• Stronger retargeting lists
• Growth in direct and organic traffic
• Better ROAS and CPA at the bottom of the funnel
With thousands of tools and metrics available, it’s easy to get lost. I do too. My approach? Pick one area, test, learn, then build step by step toward business outcomes.
At Ekko Media, we’ve been running experiments to support clients and publishers. When we shift the focus from standard metrics to advanced measurement, the conversation changes and so do the results.
Is your brand ready for the long run?