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Use weighted averages in campaign reports

Combine rates without giving a small campaign disproportionate influence.

Add the counts before dividing

Campaign A receives 50 clicks from 1,000 impressions, or 5%. Campaign B receives 300 from 10,000, or 3%. Combined CTR is 350 divided by 11,000, about 3.18%. An average of 4% incorrectly weights both campaigns equally.

Add the counts before dividing. Use the right weight for each metric. Show the mix when the blended rate changes.
Key decisions covered in this article.

Use the right weight for each metric

Weight CTR by impressions, conversion rate by its eligible denominator, and CPA by conversions when recomputing from campaign costs. The safest approach is to add compatible numerator and denominator totals, then divide.

Show the mix when the blended rate changes

If more impressions move to Campaign B, the blended rate can fall with both individual rates unchanged. Report segment counts and rates to distinguish redistribution from a creative or audience problem.

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