Lendly Office Hours

Key Tools and Usage

  • Tableau: Adopted for in-depth analysis of campaign performance beyond Google Ads.

    • Next week, a new weekly office hours deck will be introduced for sharing insights.

  • Google Ads and Analytics: Used to measure the performance of new campaigns and conversion tracking.

Marketing Metrics and Performance Insights

  • Multi-Touch Attribution Dashboard: A comparison of performance metrics over the specified dates (April 3-9 and April 10-16).

    • Fund rate remains stable at approximately 40-42%.

  • Cost Per Conversion: Significant discussions around cost per conversion metrics.

    • Notably decreased by 0.24, reflecting a positive trend despite increased total spending.

New vs. Existing Customers
  • Emphasis on the distinction between new and existing customers in Google Ads.

    • Potential for implementation of a bid accelerator on new customer campaigns.

    • Discussion around utilizing first-party data to exclude existing customers from Google Ads to focus on new leads.

    • Recommendation: Test exclusion strategy in one state over a month to gauge impact.

Budget Allocation and Campaign Strategies

  • State-Specific Campaigns: Plans to roll out campaigns in up to 22 states to better allocate budgets based on performance.

    • Current performance metrics show under 5 cost per conversion in several states (e.g., Indiana, Ohio).

    • Distinct performance discrepancies between states, requiring tailored budget allocation.

    • Proposal to use an evenly distributed budget for the first part of May, then focus on performance-based distribution for additional funds.

Creative Components and Legal Review

  • Ongoing review with legal for new campaign creatives.

    • Expected delays in approval but working closely with the legal team to expedite the process.

Audience Segmentation and Targeting Strategies

  • Discussion around targeting new versus existing customers and suppression of audiences who have already been declined.

    • Exploring effective ways to manage ad spends against lead quality focusing on new client acquisition.

Future Plans and Communication

  • Upcoming plans include finalizing a report and a more comprehensive deck for internal review in the next office hours.

  • Continual monitoring of campaign performance, especially concerning the share of search across different states.

  • Emphasis on collaboration, communication, and industry learning to enhance campaign effectiveness.

Miscellaneous Thoughts

  • Mention of financing trends in events like Coachella, indicating potential marketing opportunities linked to consumer spending behaviors.

  • Overall sentiment of collaboration and adaptability in strategy planning, aiming to optimize the marketing mix effectively.