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ROAS vs MER

ROAS evaluates attributed ad revenue; MER compares total revenue to total marketing spend.

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Metric

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

ROAS measures gross revenue generated for each dollar spent on advertising.

ROAS = Revenue Attributed to Ads / Ad Spend
Category
Performance Marketing
Used for
Forecasting, Budget allocation, Performance diagnosis
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Metric

Marketing Efficiency Ratio (MER)

Marketing Efficiency Ratio compares total revenue against total marketing spend over a period.

MER = Total Revenue / Total Marketing Spend
Category
Analytics & Measurement
Used for
Forecasting, Budget allocation, Performance diagnosis
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