Lokeshwaran Magesh

Lokeshwaran Magesh

Founding Marketer & Content

Lokeshwaran Magesh is the content marketer at Hawky, the agentic performance marketing platform. He writes about performance marketing, creative strategy, and paid social.

Articles by Lokeshwaran Magesh

TikTok Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 Data)
Performance Marketing

TikTok Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 Data)

TikTok ads benchmarks for 2026, broken down by industry: CTR, CPM, CPC, conversion rate, and CPA, cross-checked across four sources with every figure linked.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
Average Ad Conversion Rate: What's Good and Benchmarks by Industry
Performance Marketing

Average Ad Conversion Rate: What's Good and Benchmarks by Industry

The average ad conversion rate runs 6% to 9% by platform: 6.96% on Google Search and 8.78% on Meta lead ads. See conversion rate benchmarks by industry and how to improve yours.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
Decoding Yamaha's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Yamaha's Ad Creative Strategy

We analyzed 1,160 Yamaha India ads across Meta and Google. Inside: a 63% bottom-funnel, near-total discount-led library, Book Now on 639 ads, and the XSR 155 carrying 23% of the range.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
What Is a Good CPA? Cost-Per-Acquisition Benchmarks (2026)
Performance Marketing

What Is a Good CPA? Cost-Per-Acquisition Benchmarks (2026)

A good CPA is any cost per acquisition below your maximum allowable CPA, the ceiling your LTV and margin set. Here are 2026 CPA benchmarks by platform and industry, plus how to lower CPA.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
What Is a Good CPC? Cost-Per-Click Benchmarks (2026)
Performance Marketing

What Is a Good CPC? Cost-Per-Click Benchmarks (2026)

CPC benchmarks vary six-fold by industry and platform. Here is what a good cost per click looks like in 2026, and the levers that actually lower it.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
What Is a Good CPM? Benchmarks by Platform and Industry
Performance Marketing

What Is a Good CPM? Benchmarks by Platform and Industry

A good CPM sits between roughly $2 and $15 for most paid social and display, but the right number depends on platform, industry, and audience. Here are the 2025 benchmarks.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
Facebook Ad Sizes & Specs: The Complete 2026 Guide
Ad Creative Strategy

Facebook Ad Sizes & Specs: The Complete 2026 Guide

Every Facebook and Instagram ad size and spec for 2026: feed, Stories, Reels, and carousel dimensions, video specs, character limits, and safe zones.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·7 min read·
Decoding Aprilia's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Aprilia's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Retargeting Ads: How They Work and How to Run Them in 2026
Performance Marketing

Retargeting Ads: How They Work and How to Run Them in 2026

Retargeting ads re-engage people who already visited your site and convert 3-5x higher than prospecting. Learn how they work, audiences, and 2026 setup.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
Facebook Ads vs Google Ads: Which Is Better in 2026?
Performance Marketing

Facebook Ads vs Google Ads: Which Is Better in 2026?

Facebook Ads vs Google Ads: Google captures demand, Facebook creates it. Compare cost, conversion, and speed with 2026 benchmarks, and when to use each.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
8 Best TikTok Ad Spy Tools in 2026
Tools and Comparisons

8 Best TikTok Ad Spy Tools in 2026

The 8 best TikTok ad spy tools in 2026, ranked: Hawky, PipiAds, Minea, and more. Compare TikTok depth, competitor tracking, and pricing, plus free options.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
Facebook Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 Data)
Performance Marketing

Facebook Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 Data)

Facebook ads benchmarks by industry for 2026, including average CTR, CPC, conversion rate, and CPM on Meta, with a full sourced industry table and how to read your own numbers against them.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
Google Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 CTR, CPC, CVR, CPA Data)
Performance Marketing

Google Ads Benchmarks by Industry (2026 CTR, CPC, CVR, CPA Data)

The 2026 Google Ads benchmarks: average CTR of 6.64%, conversion rate of 8.18%, and CPC of $5.42 on Search, broken down across 23 industries so you can see where your account stands.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
Best Creative Analytics Tools in 2026: The 8 Ranked and Compared
Tools and Comparisons

Best Creative Analytics Tools in 2026: The 8 Ranked and Compared

A BOFU comparison of the best creative analytics tools in 2026, ranked by how far they take you from creative reporting to action, with sourced pricing and features for each platform.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·11 min read·
Best Ad Spy Tools in 2026: 9 Options for Cross-Platform Competitor Ad Intelligence
Tools and Comparisons

Best Ad Spy Tools in 2026: 9 Options for Cross-Platform Competitor Ad Intelligence

A sourced, cross-platform look at the best ad spy tools for 2026, from agentic monitoring to free ad libraries, and how to pick the right one for competitor ad intelligence.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·11 min read·
Hawky Dashboards: The Performance Marketer's Dashboard That Tells You What to Do
Feature Updates

Hawky Dashboards: The Performance Marketer's Dashboard That Tells You What to Do

Hawky Dashboards is not another creative analytics dashboard. It is a real-time performance marketer's dashboard that explains why a number moved and tells you what to do next.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
How to Create Effective UGC Ads: Hooks, Briefs, and Examples
Performance Marketing

How to Create Effective UGC Ads: Hooks, Briefs, and Examples

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
12 Advertising Automation Tools to Cut Your Reporting Time in Half
Tools and Comparisons

12 Advertising Automation Tools to Cut Your Reporting Time in Half

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
Decoding Tata 1mg's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Tata 1mg's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Best AI Tools for Advertisers in 2026: The Performance Marketer Stack
Tools and Comparisons

Best AI Tools for Advertisers in 2026: The Performance Marketer Stack

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
Facebook Ad Library: How to Use It (2026 Guide)
Performance Marketing

Facebook Ad Library: How to Use It (2026 Guide)

A plain reference to the Facebook (Meta) Ad Library: what it is, how to search it step by step, and exactly what competitor ad data you can and cannot see.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
37 AI Tools for Marketing Teams in 2026 (Categorized by Use Case)
Tools and Comparisons

37 AI Tools for Marketing Teams in 2026 (Categorized by Use Case)

Lokeshwaran Magesh·13 min read·
8 Ad Testing Tools That Actually Move Performance (2026 Review)
Tools and Comparisons

8 Ad Testing Tools That Actually Move Performance (2026 Review)

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
The Ultimate Guide to Creative Testing in 2026
Performance Marketing

The Ultimate Guide to Creative Testing in 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·13 min read·
Decoding ChatGPT's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding ChatGPT's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
15 Best Competitor Ad Analysis and Tracking Tools (2026)
Tools and Comparisons

15 Best Competitor Ad Analysis and Tracking Tools (2026)

Compare the best competitor ad analysis and tracking tools for 2026, including Panoramata, Pathmatics, Semrush and SpyFu, on coverage and data depth.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·14 min read·
What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)? How It Works, Key Benefits & Framework for 2026
Performance Marketing

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)? How It Works, Key Benefits & Framework for 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·8 min read·
Creative Fatigue: How to Detect and Fix It Before ROAS Drops
Performance Marketing

Creative Fatigue: How to Detect and Fix It Before ROAS Drops

Detect and fix creative fatigue (also called ad fatigue) using frequency, CTR decay and CPM rise thresholds, then refresh the failing element.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
What Is Incrementality in Marketing? Definition, Measurement & Why It Matters in 2026
Performance Marketing

What Is Incrementality in Marketing? Definition, Measurement & Why It Matters in 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·6 min read·
Best Creative Analytics Platforms for Enterprise Teams (2026)
Tools and Comparisons

Best Creative Analytics Platforms for Enterprise Teams (2026)

Compare enterprise creative analytics platforms on data depth, attribution, integrations and scale. See which fits media companies, agencies and brands.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·9 min read·
8 Best Creative Tagging Tools in 2026: How AI Tagging Improves Ad ROI
Tools and Comparisons

8 Best Creative Tagging Tools in 2026: How AI Tagging Improves Ad ROI

Lokeshwaran Magesh·6 min read·
9 Best Mobile Marketing Automation Tools in 2026: Features, Use Cases & What to Look For
Tools and Comparisons

9 Best Mobile Marketing Automation Tools in 2026: Features, Use Cases & What to Look For

Lokeshwaran Magesh·6 min read·
Mobile PPC Strategy in 2026: How to Optimize Campaigns for More Conversions
Performance Marketing

Mobile PPC Strategy in 2026: How to Optimize Campaigns for More Conversions

Lokeshwaran Magesh·6 min read·
Paid Ad Analytics for Creative Teams: What to Track and What to Fix
Performance Marketing

Paid Ad Analytics for Creative Teams: What to Track and What to Fix

Lokeshwaran Magesh·14 min read·
10 AI Ad Intelligence Tools That Actually Move the Needle in 2026
Tools and Comparisons

10 AI Ad Intelligence Tools That Actually Move the Needle in 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·7 min read·
Decoding Microsoft Copilot Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Microsoft Copilot Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
ROAS Benchmarks by Industry: 2026 Report
Performance Marketing

ROAS Benchmarks by Industry: 2026 Report

2026 ROAS benchmarks by industry with directional ranges for beauty, SaaS, fashion, healthcare, iGaming and CTV, plus new vs blended ROAS for DTC.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·20 min read·
How to Use Meta Ad Library to Reverse-Engineer Competitor Ad Strategies
Performance Marketing

How to Use Meta Ad Library to Reverse-Engineer Competitor Ad Strategies

Lokeshwaran Magesh·14 min read·
How to Stop Wasting UA Budget on the Wrong Creatives in 2026
Performance Marketing

How to Stop Wasting UA Budget on the Wrong Creatives in 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·11 min read·
Best Creative Performance Reporting Tools for Marketers in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
Tools and Comparisons

Best Creative Performance Reporting Tools for Marketers in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)

Lokeshwaran Magesh·13 min read·
5 Advertising Analytics Tools Worth Paying For in 2026
Tools and Comparisons

5 Advertising Analytics Tools Worth Paying For in 2026

Lokeshwaran Magesh·5 min read·
7 Best Creative Analytics Platforms for D2C Brands in India (2026)
Tools and Comparisons

7 Best Creative Analytics Platforms for D2C Brands in India (2026)

Lokeshwaran Magesh·5 min read·
Decoding Pwskills' Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Pwskills' Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Decoding Wintwealth's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Wintwealth's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Decoding SuperYou's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding SuperYou's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Decoding Spinny's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Spinny's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Decoding Ola Electric's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Ola Electric's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding INDmoney's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding INDmoney's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding The Whole Truth's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding The Whole Truth's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding Bombay Shaving Company's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Bombay Shaving Company's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding Ather Energy's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Ather Energy's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Product Updates - November 2025: Meet Hawky's Copilot, Your AI Performance Marketing Partner
Feature Updates

Product Updates - November 2025: Meet Hawky's Copilot, Your AI Performance Marketing Partner

Lokeshwaran Magesh·2 min read·
Decoding Unacademy's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Unacademy's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding Nykaa's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Nykaa's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Hawky vs Traditional Creative Analysis: Why AI Wins
Feature Updates

Hawky vs Traditional Creative Analysis: Why AI Wins

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
Decoding BharatPe's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding BharatPe's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Decoding Urban Company's Ad Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Urban Company's Ad Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·3 min read·
Unlocking Marketing Visibility: How Hawky Transforms Leadership Insight
Feature Updates

Unlocking Marketing Visibility: How Hawky Transforms Leadership Insight

Lokeshwaran Magesh·5 min read·
How AI is Transforming Marketing Agencies: 7 Ways Hawky Helps You Scale Without the Chaos
Feature Updates

How AI is Transforming Marketing Agencies: 7 Ways Hawky Helps You Scale Without the Chaos

Lokeshwaran Magesh·7 min read·
How Creative Directors Scale Production with AI Creative Tools in 2025
Performance Marketing

How Creative Directors Scale Production with AI Creative Tools in 2025

Lokeshwaran Magesh·6 min read·
What is Creative Intelligence?
Performance Marketing

What is Creative Intelligence?

Lokeshwaran Magesh·11 min read·
What Is Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)? Definition and How It Works
Performance Marketing

What Is Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)? Definition and How It Works

DCO stands for dynamic creative optimization. Learn what it is, how the feed, variants, and decisioning loop works, and when not to use it.

Lokeshwaran Magesh·11 min read·
Product Updates – October 2025: Smarter Creative Optimization, Deeper Competitive Intelligence
Feature Updates

Product Updates – October 2025: Smarter Creative Optimization, Deeper Competitive Intelligence

Lokeshwaran Magesh·2 min read·
Decoding Zomato's Creative Strategy
Ad Creative Strategy

Decoding Zomato's Creative Strategy

Lokeshwaran Magesh·4 min read·
What Is Creative Tagging? The Complete Guide for Performance Marketers
Performance Marketing

What Is Creative Tagging? The Complete Guide for Performance Marketers

Lokeshwaran Magesh·10 min read·
Product Updates – August 2025: Automation Meets Intelligence for Smarter Ad Spend
Feature Updates

Product Updates – August 2025: Automation Meets Intelligence for Smarter Ad Spend

Lokeshwaran Magesh·2 min read·
Product Updates – July 2025: Smarter Creative Workflows
Feature Updates

Product Updates – July 2025: Smarter Creative Workflows

Lokeshwaran Magesh·2 min read·

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Winning with Creative Intelligence?