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Campaign Objectives

Brand Awareness, Video Views, Consideration, Conversions, and Catalog Sales

In Simple Words (Zero Jargon):

Selecting whether you want Pinterest to get mass views (Awareness), blog/page clicks (Consideration), or direct e-commerce sales (Conversions & Catalog Sales).

Calculation Example & Benchmark Matrix

ObjectiveWhat It Optimizes ForBest Use Case
Brand AwarenessMaximise impressions at lowest CPMNew brand or product introduction to lifestyle demographics
Video ViewsMaximise video watch time and completionTutorials, recipe demos, and lifestyle storytelling video pins
Consideration (Traffic)Drive clicks to website, product pages, or profileSending qualified shoppers to blog posts, style guides, and lookbooks
ConversionsOptimise for website checkout and sign-up eventsDirect response purchasing from high-intent planning shoppers
Catalog SalesDynamic product retargeting from connected inventory feedAutomated product ads based on browsing history and cart activity
What You Get: Delivery aligned to your exact commercial goal, training Pinterest’s machine learning to find users who convert.

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