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ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)

Quick Definition

A marketing metric measuring gross revenue generated for every dollar invested in advertising.

Formula / Calculation / Syntax

ROAS = (Revenue Generated from Ads / Total Ad Cost) * 100

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is the supreme efficiency metric for paid media campaigns and affiliate partnerships. A ROAS of 400% (or 4.0x) means $4.00 of gross revenue is generated for every $1.00 spent on marketing.

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