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2 examples of Ad Strategist metrics and KPIs

What are Ad Strategist metrics?

Identifying the optimal Ad Strategist metrics can be challenging, especially when everyday tasks consume your time. To help you, we've assembled a list of examples to ignite your creativity.

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Examples of Ad Strategist metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Brand Campaign Tracking

  • 1. Brand Awareness

    Measures the level of consumer recognition of a brand, typically through surveys and social listening

    What good looks like for this metric: Pre and post-campaign survey results

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Increase social media presence
    • Collaborate with influencers
    • Use targeted online ads
    • Develop engaging content marketing
    • Execute a memorable PR stunt
  • 2. Engagement Rate

    Measures the level of interaction consumers have with brand content, calculated by the total engagement (likes, comments, shares) divided by the total views or reach

    What good looks like for this metric: 2% to 3% engagement rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create relatable and high-quality content
    • Post consistently at optimal times
    • Include a clear call-to-action
    • Utilise interactive content like polls
    • Respond to comments and messages promptly
  • 3. Conversion Rate

    The percentage of users completing a desired action, such as purchasing or signing up, calculated by the number of conversions divided by the total visitors

    What good looks like for this metric: 2% to 5% conversion rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Simplify and speed up the checkout process
    • Enhance landing page design
    • Provide limited-time offers or discounts
    • A/B test call-to-action buttons
    • Ensure website is mobile-friendly
  • 4. Customer Sentiment

    Analysis of consumer attitudes towards a brand, often assessed through sentiment analysis tools on social media and review sites

    What good looks like for this metric: 70% positive sentiment

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Monitor and address negative feedback swiftly
    • Encourage positive reviews from satisfied customers
    • Regularly conduct sentiment analysis
    • Engage in proactive customer service
    • Feature user-generated content
  • 5. Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

    Calculates revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising, by dividing total revenue by total ad spend

    What good looks like for this metric: 3x to 5x ROAS

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Refine target audience based on data
    • Optimise ad creative and placement
    • Regularly analyse and adjust ad strategies
    • Utilise retargeting techniques
    • Increase ad budget incrementally

Metrics for Podcast Ad Performance

  • 1. Listening Rate

    Percentage of listeners who actually listen to the entire ad episode, calculated by comparing full ad listens to episode downloads.

    What good looks like for this metric: 40-60%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create engaging and relevant content
    • Improve ad placement within the podcast
    • Experiment with different ad lengths
    • Use well-known voices or hosts
    • Incorporate storytelling elements
  • 2. Conversion Rate

    Percentage of listeners who take the desired action after hearing the ad, such as visiting a website or making a purchase.

    What good looks like for this metric: 1-5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Use clear call-to-actions
    • Offer exclusive discount codes
    • Simplify the listener journey
    • Retarget listeners with follow-up ads
    • Track and refine ad copy
  • 3. Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)

    The cost of acquiring a new customer through podcast ads, calculated by dividing the total ad spend by the number of new customers acquired.

    What good looks like for this metric: $30-$100

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Negotiate better ad rates
    • Focus on high-conversion podcast channels
    • Optimize your landing page
    • Continuously test ad creatives
    • Leverage audience insights
  • 4. Reach

    The total number of unique listeners who have heard your podcast ad.

    What good looks like for this metric: Varies widely by podcast size

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Collaborate with popular podcasts
    • Promote across multiple platforms
    • Leverage social media marketing
    • Offer shareable content
    • Invest in cross-promotion
  • 5. Engagement Rate

    The level of interaction listeners have with the ad, including actions like sharing, commenting, or discussing the ad on social media.

    What good looks like for this metric: 5-10%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create interactive ad content
    • Encourage listener participation
    • Feature listener testimonials
    • Engage with listeners on social media
    • Incorporate listener feedback

Tracking your Ad Strategist metrics

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Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

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Planning resources

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