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Measuring Paid Media ROI Honestly

20 August 2026 · 7 min read

Measuring Paid Media ROI Honestly

Platform-reported numbers flatter themselves. How to build a view of performance you can trust.

Every platform claims the same conversion. Reconcile against your own sales or CRM data before drawing conclusions.

Judge campaigns on cost per qualified enquiry, not cost per click or impression share.

Give channels a fair window — considered purchases rarely convert on the first visit.

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