Glossary / Paid Media
Return on ad spend (ROAS).
Revenue generated per dollar of advertising spend.
What it means
Revenue generated per dollar of advertising spend. A ROAS of 4 means $4 in revenue for every $1 spent. It ignores other costs, so compare it with margins.
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