Marketing glossary ยท Updated: November 2026
By Stephan M. Czaja, owner of ONE Agency

What is Brand lift study?

A brand lift study measures through surveys how awareness, recall or purchase intent change due to a campaign, usually comparing a group exposed to the advertising with one that was not.

Definition

A brand lift study measures through surveys how awareness, recall or purchase intent change due to a campaign, usually comparing a group exposed to the advertising with one that was not.

Why does it matter?

It shows effects that clicks do not capture and makes brand campaigns measurable.

Common mistakes

  • Samples that are too small or no control group.

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Definitions follow common usage in marketing. Example values are arbitrary and not industry values.

Frequently asked questions

What is Brand lift study?
A brand lift study measures through surveys how awareness, recall or purchase intent change due to a campaign, usually comparing a group exposed to the advertising with one that was not.
What is Brand lift study used for?
It shows effects that clicks do not capture and makes brand campaigns measurable.

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