We rolled out AI Max for Search across campaigns for clients in multiple verticals, including eCommerce, online education, and nonprofit. In most cases, it captured 5–10% of Search spend, produced ~30% stronger ROAS than non‑AI Max traffic, and uncovered incremental volume. However, it also proved to “cherry-pick” volume from existing keywords, which masked some inefficient spend, emphasizing the need for strong conversion signals and constant guardrails.

You may find yourself wishing you had more data to help you understand the value of your leads. In a perfect world, every new column would be filled out consistently, giving you richer, more precise insights. But the reality? Between chasing follow-ups and keeping existing scoring systems updated, asking sales to fill out multiple new fields just isn’t realistic. The good news: you may not need more fields. The data you need could already be sitting in your CRM, just waiting

Predictive models are powerful tools for making smarter marketing decisions, but as with any model, the details matter. One common consideration is whether to include source as a variable. At first glance, it makes sense since different audiences generate different types of leads. But when predictive values are used not just for reporting, but for network optimization, including source as a variable can introduce risks that undermine campaign performance.

At Working Planet, we believe data should do more than sit in dashboards—it should drive better decisions and better business outcomes. That’s why when one of our clients mentioned their ideal customers tend to have higher net worths, we didn’t just nod and move on. We worked with their sales team to operationalize that insight. The results? Record-breaking post-marketing net profit, more qualified leads, and better return on ad spend.

We recently launched paid ads for a client that had never really leaned on digital advertising before. They’d done some smaller tests in the past, but nothing that stuck, and definitely nothing that contributed meaningfully to revenue.  That changed in September. We rolled out a full-funnel strategy designed not just to capture leads but to actually grow the business. Six months later, monthly recurring revenue is up 43%, and paid ads are now driving over 17% of total month

Using a strategic, low-risk testing approach, we uncover the real value of a new ad network, unlocking efficient lead generation.