REAL RESULTS FROM REAL BUSINESSES

Art of Skin Care overcame their growth plateau and grew substantially as a business as a result of our performance marketing services.

Boosted non-branded ROAS from 4.5 to 10.8

By auditing historical performance by brand and product, we restructured campaigns strategically to achieve 2x higher ROAS.

Reduced cost per new customer by 25%

By selectively targeting only new customers in certain Google Ads campaigns, we were able to change the Google AI to target new customers more efficiently.

Augmented proportion of new customer purchases up from 24% to 81%

By setting up proper parameters to feed the Meta Ads AI, we were able transform a high performing Meta campaign to target only new customers.

THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE RESULTS

We don’t jump straight into tactics. Every engagement begins with a clear understanding of your business, goals, and the obstacles hindering growth.We look at the full picture, starting with the lowest-hanging opportunities, then building toward longer-term wins that require more investment to yield results.

 

Month 1 – Audit, Strategize & Launch

We assess your current marketing and build a strong foundation with clear goals, strategy, and tracking.

 

Month 2 – Collect Data & Refine Strategy

We monitor live initiatives, gather data, and begin optimizing messaging, targeting, and funnel flow.

 

Month 3 – Augment Testing & Optimize

We run focused tests to improve performance through content, creative, or funnel enhancements.

 

Month 4 – Scale Up Wins

We increase investment in top-performing areas to drive growth based on proven results.

DIGITAL TACTICS THAT JUST WORK

Our team blends AI-driven insights with human instinct to quickly adapt performance marketing strategies and drive results.

INCREASE BRAND VISIBILITY WITHOUT AD SPEND

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Build sustainable traffic without ongoing ad spend by earning visibility through search. Your SEO investment compounds over time. It drives consistent growth, improving rankings, and strengthening your online presence for both short- and long-term impact.

CAPITALIZE ON TRAFFIC SEARCHING FOR YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Google Ads

Drive high-intent traffic by targeting the exact searches your customers are making on Google and Microsoft. This channel is highly measurable and easily scalable, making it one of the most efficient ways to generate leads and sales.

CAPTURE ATTENTION BEFORE THEY SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS

Social Media Advertising

Reach new audiences with visually engaging ads that capture attention on platforms like Meta, Instagram, and TikTok. Social media advertising blends creative storytelling with precise targeting to drive awareness, engagement, and conversions at scale.

REMARKET TO YOUR AUDIENCE ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN IN THE HOUSE

ConnectedTV Advertising

Re-engage your audience on the biggest screen in the house with ConnectedTV remarketing ads shown across top networks like Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Roku. Integrated with Shopify or Hubspot and built for performance, ConnectedTV lets you retarget site visitors with conversion tracking and optimization that drives real business results.

OPTIMIZING FOR THE “UNMEASURABLE”

Large Appliance Recycling BC (MARRBC) needed to increase awareness and retention of their recycling program. Unlike competing agencies, Able & Howe reported and optimized high-intent actions that improved brand awareness in year-over-year surveys.

 

69% Increase YoY in Large Appliance Recycling Searches

Through a holistic SEO and PPC strategy, more people were looking to recycle their large appliances than the previous year.

86% Decrease in Google Ads CPA YoY

By assessing the initial Google Ads performance, we developed a more effective strategy that enabled them to capture and motivate people to find a location near them to recycle their large appliances.

80% Decrease in Meta Ads CPA MoM

By ideating and testing new visual ad creative concepts every month, we decreased the cost to engage someone to use the collection site locator tool on the website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before deciding if performance marketing and our agency are the right fit.

 

What is performance marketing?

Performance marketing is a data-driven approach that focuses on generating leads and sales, rather than impressions and clicks. Every dollar spent is tied to a clear action, making it one of the most accountable and ROI-focused forms of marketing. By prioritizing data and outcomes, performance marketing helps businesses scale what works and eliminate what doesn’t.

How does performance marketing work?

Performance marketing uses digital platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok, and affiliate networks to reach targeted audiences. Campaigns are built around specific goals such as purchases or sign-ups, and tracked in real time using analytics tools. As data comes in, marketers continuously refine creative, targeting, and budgets to maximize results. This feedback loop allows for faster testing, learning, and scaling.

Is performance marketing the same as digital marketing?

Not quite. Digital marketing is a broad term that includes all online marketing tactics—from SEO and email to social media and video. Performance marketing is a specialized subset focused exclusively on measurable outcomes. Where traditional digital marketing may include long-term brand awareness, performance marketing is about immediate actions you can track and optimize.

What is the role of AI in performance marketing, and how does working with an agency improve my results?

AI plays a crucial role in performance marketing by enabling campaigns to optimize in real-time. It analyzes massive amounts of data to automatically adjust bidding, targeting, and creative delivery, allowing campaigns to become more efficient as they run. AI can identify trends more quickly than humans, resulting in improved performance and lower costs over time. Working with a performance marketing agency adds another layer of impact. While AI handles automation, a skilled agency provides strategic oversight, creative direction, and cross-platform expertise. Agencies know how to train AI with the right inputs, interpret performance signals, and pivot quickly when something isn’t working. This combination of machine efficiency and human expertise leads to stronger, more scalable results than using AI or in-house teams alone.

Why is performance marketing more relevant than ever?

With rising ad costs, shrinking budgets, and growing pressure to show ROI, businesses need marketing that performs. Performance marketing offers transparency, speed, and data-driven decision-making. It enables companies to test ideas quickly, scale what works, and pause what doesn’t—making it a smarter investment in uncertain times. Today’s top-performing brands rely on performance marketing to fuel growth and adapt fast.

How do I know if performance marketing is right for my business?

If your business depends on leads or sales and you want to know what’s working, performance marketing is a strong fit. It’s ideal for companies that want to scale results, test campaigns quickly, and make decisions based on data—not guesses. Whether you’re launching a product, growing a pipeline, or improving ROAS, performance marketing gives you the tools and clarity to get there.

What makes one performance marketing agency better than another?

The best agencies do more than manage ads. They help connect marketing spend to real business growth. What sets them apart is the ability to combine strategy, data, and creative thinking to make informed decisions and pivot quickly when needed. Look for an agency that’s transparent about results, aligned with your goals, and proactive in optimizing what matters most.

How do you measure success in performance marketing?

Success is measured by how well campaigns deliver on your business goals. That might include:

  • Cost per lead (CPL) or cost per acquisition (CPA)
  • Return on ad spend (ROAS)
  • Conversion rates and funnel performance
  • Customer acquisition cost (CAC)

We focus on performance metrics that reflect actual impact—not just clicks or impressions—so you know what’s working and why.

How fast can I expect to see results?

While every business is unique, most clients begin to see early traction within the first 30–60 days. Our approach focuses on launching quickly with a clear strategy, then refining based on real-time data. Month one is about setup and alignment; by month two, we’re optimizing based on what we’ve learned. Strong, scalable results often follow once patterns start to emerge and we double down on what’s working.

Do you specialize in my industry or business type?

We work across a range of industries, including eCommerce, direct-to-consumer, and B2B services. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we adapt our performance marketing playbook to your audience, product, and goals. If you’re looking for measurable growth, whether that’s more leads, sales, or a better return on ad spend, we likely have relevant experience to draw from.