Advertising Metrics and KPIs: Measure and Optimize Your Campaigns

Question 1

In the context of digital advertising, what does reach measure?

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Total number of unique devices exposed to the ad

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Number of times an individual sees the ad

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Percentage of the target audience who took action after seeing the ad

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Cost per thousand impressions

Question 2

Explain how frequency capping can enhance advertising campaigns.

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Prevents users from seeing the same ad too often, improving user experience.

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Increases ad exposure, leading to higher recall and brand awareness.

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Reduces campaign costs by targeting users who are most likely to convert.

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Improves campaign performance by focusing on users who have already engaged with the brand.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a method of ad scheduling?

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User behavior targeting

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Run of site

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Dayparting

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Priority scheduling

Question 4

What does ROI (Return on Investment) represent in the context of advertising?

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The ratio of revenue generated to advertising expenditure

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The number of customers acquired through advertising

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The total amount spent on advertising

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The percentage of impressions that result in conversions

Question 5

When analyzing advertising performance, which factor is not typically taken into consideration?

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Weather conditions

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Target audience demographics

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Campaign objectives

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Economic trends

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of using benchmarks in advertising?

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Comparing campaign performance against industry averages

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Setting realistic performance goals

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Identifying strengths and weaknesses

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Justifying advertising budgets

Question 7

Which statement about engagement metrics is true?

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They measure how actively users interact with your advertisements

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They are exclusively used for social media advertising

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They are not important for evaluating display advertising campaigns

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They are only relevant for direct response advertising

Question 8

What is the key difference between impressions and reach?

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Impressions refer to the number of times an ad is displayed, while reach measures the number of unique individuals who see it.

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Reach refers to the number of times an ad is displayed, while impressions measure the number of unique individuals who see it.

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Impressions and reach are interchangeable terms.

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There is no difference between impressions and reach.

Question 9

Which is not an advantage of utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) in advertising?

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Setting unattainable performance expectations

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Monitoring campaign progress

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Identifying areas for optimization

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Communicating results effectively

Question 10

Which metric is commonly used to measure the success of advertising campaigns that aim to generate leads?

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Lead generation

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Brand awareness

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Conversion rate

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Website traffic

Question 11

True or False: It is essential to continuously track and analyze advertising performance throughout a campaign’s duration.

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True

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False

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential limitation of using Advertising Metrics and KPIs?

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Potential for bias and manipulation

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Enhanced data-driven decision-making

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Improved transparency and accountability

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Increased client satisfaction and ROI demonstration

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a key advertising metric used to assess campaign performance?

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Efficiency

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Reach

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Frequency

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Impressions

Question 14

What does the 'Click-Through Rate' (CTR) measure?

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The percentage of ad viewers who click on the ad

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The total number of times the ad is displayed

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The cost of each click on the ad

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The average time spent viewing the ad

Question 15

Which key performance indicator (KPI) is used to measure the return on investment from an advertising campaign?

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Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

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Cost per Thousand Impressions (CPM)

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Cost per Action (CPA)

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Brand Awareness

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of A/B testing in advertising?

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To compare the effectiveness of different ad variations

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To determine the best placement for an ad

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To track the performance of an ad over time

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To gather feedback on ad creative

Question 17

Explain the difference between reach and frequency in advertising.

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Reach measures the number of people who see the ad, while frequency measures the number of times each person sees the ad.

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Reach measures the number of times the ad is displayed, while frequency measures the number of people who see the ad.

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Reach measures the percentage of people who see the ad, while frequency measures the total number of people who see the ad.

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Reach and frequency are the same concept in advertising.

Question 18

Which metric is particularly important for measuring the effectiveness of a social media advertising campaign?

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Engagement rate

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Cost per Click (CPC)

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Conversion rate

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Impressions

Question 19

Identify a major disadvantage of using vanity metrics to measure advertising performance.

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They can lead to misleading conclusions about campaign effectiveness.

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They can be difficult to track accurately.

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They are not comparable across different platforms.

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They do not provide insights into customer behavior.

Question 20

Which advertising metric measures the total number of times an advertisement is displayed?

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Impressions

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Click-through rate

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Conversion rate

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Return on investment

Question 21

Which metric measures the percentage of individuals who took a desired action, such as making a purchase, after being exposed to an advertisement?

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Conversion rate

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Impressions

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Engagement rate

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Return on investment

Question 22

Which method of tracking advertising performance involves embedding a small piece of code within an ad to collect data?

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Pixel tracking

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Web analytics

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Cookie tracking

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Direct measurement

Question 23

Which metric measures the average duration an individual spends on a webpage after clicking on an advertisement?

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Time on page

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Bounce rate

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Conversion rate

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Impressions

Question 24

Which metric measures the percentage of individuals who leave a webpage after visiting only one page?

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Bounce rate

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Conversion rate

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Engagement rate

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Reach

Question 25

Which KPI is used to track the number of times an advertisement is displayed on a specific website or platform?

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Impressions

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Page views

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Click-through rate

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Reach

Question 26

Which metric measures the percentage of individuals who interacted with an advertisement in some way, such as liking, commenting, or sharing it?

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Engagement rate

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Conversion rate

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Click-through rate

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Bounce rate

Question 27

Which metric specifically measures the cost per thousand impressions delivered in an advertising campaign?

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Cost Per Mille (CPM)

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Impressions

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Reach

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Visits

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of A/B testing in advertising?

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To determine which version of an advertisement performs better

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To measure the overall effectiveness of an advertising campaign

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To identify the target audience for an advertisement

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To optimize the design of an advertising campaign

Question 29

Which metric specifically measures the percentage of individuals who take a desired action after viewing an advertisement?

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Conversion rate

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Reach

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Engagement rate

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Click-through rate (CTR)

Question 30

In advertising metrics, what is referred to as a 'leading indicator'?

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A metric that provides insights into future performance

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A metric that measures past performance

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A metric that is directly related to sales

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A metric that is only used in digital advertising

Question 31

When evaluating the effectiveness of an advertising campaign that aims to increase brand awareness, which metric is considered the most appropriate?

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Reach

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Conversion rate

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Return on investment (ROI)

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Click-through rate (CTR)

Question 32

What is the primary reason for using attribution models in advertising?

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To identify which touchpoints in the customer journey contributed to a conversion

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To measure the overall effectiveness of an advertising campaign

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To identify the most effective advertising channels

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To track individual user behavior across different devices

Question 33

What calculation is used to determine Click-Through Rate (CTR)?

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Number of clicks / Number of impressions

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Number of shares / Number of impressions

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Number of likes / Number of impressions

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Number of conversions / Number of impressions

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of A/B testing in advertising?

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Comparing the effectiveness of different variations of an advertisement

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Identifying the target audience for an advertising campaign

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Optimizing the budget allocation of an advertising campaign

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Tracking results of a single advertising campaign

Question 35

Which tool is widely used for tracking website traffic and conversion rates?

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Google Analytics

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MailChimp

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Adobe Creative Cloud

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Microsoft Office Suite

Question 36

Distinguish between vanity metrics and meaningful metrics in advertising.

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Vanity metrics focus on superficial numbers, while meaningful metrics measure tangible business outcomes.

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Vanity metrics are reported qualitatively, while meaningful metrics are reported quantitatively.

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Vanity metrics are more important for branding, while meaningful metrics are more important for direct response advertising.

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Vanity metrics are always short-term, while meaningful metrics are always long-term.

Question 37

What is the main advantage of using dashboards to track advertising metrics?

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Providing a consolidated and visual representation of key metrics for easy performance monitoring.

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Automating report generation and distribution.

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Storing raw data without the need for further processing.

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Eliminating the need for human analysis and interpretation.

Question 38

Which KPI is most directly tied to the revenue generated from an advertising campaign?

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Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

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Cost Per Mille (CPM)

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Conversion Rate

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Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Question 39

A company launches a social media campaign and tracks the number of times users click on their ad. What metric are they measuring?

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Click-Through Rate (CTR)

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Cost Per Mille (CPM)

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Conversion Rate

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Reach

Question 40

A company has set a goal to increase brand awareness through their advertising campaign. Which metric would be most useful to track progress towards this goal?

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Reach

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Cost Per Mille (CPM)

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Conversion Rate

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Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Question 41

An advertiser is analyzing their campaign data and observes a high Cost Per Mille (CPM). Which of the following could be a potential reason for this?

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Targeting a highly competitive audience.

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Having a very high click-through rate (CTR).

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Running a campaign during off-peak hours.

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Using a low-cost ad platform.

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of analyzing advertising metrics?

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To optimize campaign performance and improve ROI.

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To demonstrate the creativity of the ad team.

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To comply with industry regulations.

Question 43

How can attribution modeling be used to improve advertising campaign performance?

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It helps identify which channels and touchpoints are most effective in driving conversions.

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It eliminates the need to track individual user interactions.

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It allows advertisers to set a fixed budget for each campaign.

Question 44

A company is running a new advertising campaign with the goal of increasing website traffic. Which metric should they prioritize to track this goal?

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Website Visits

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Reach

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Conversion Rate

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Cost Per Mille (CPM)