The Facebook Added Value Series

Measuring the impact of Facebook ads on paid search performance.

The Added Value Series is the collaborative output of a partnership between Skai and the Facebook Marketing Science, Advertising Research Group. This research helps marketers assess the impact of Facebook ads on paid search performance and provides benchmarks for online and offline metrics across multiple verticals.

Volume 1: Facebook Advertising Boosts Paid Search Performance

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Volume 2: Finding the Sweet Spot for Search & Social Investment

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Volume 3: Unlocking Revenue Potential Across the Entire Customer Retail Search Experience

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Conversion Volume up 19%
Total Revenue up 39%

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The Facebook Added Value Series

Measuring the impact of Facebook ads on paid search performance.

Volume 1: Facebook Advertising Boosts Paid Search Performance

Volume 2: Finding the Sweet Spot for Search & Social Investment

Volume 3: Unlocking Revenue Potential Across the Entire Customer Retail Search Experience