The Objective
StudySmarter is a German study app helping millions of students get better grades in their exams. With its popularity increasing fast, StudySmarter aimed to diversify its marketing mix and drive app downloads at scale, at a lower cost.
The Solution
Open to trying and optimising new ad formats, StudySmarter opted to run a Spark Ad, a new, native format that gives brands the power to bridge the gap between organic engagement and targeted awareness.
Spark Ads enable businesses to boost their own organic posts or the content of other creators as TopView or In-Feed Ads placed in the For You feed among user generated content. Available as both auction ads (as was the case here) or reservation ads, Spark Ads possess multiple interactive features, such as the ability to click the “+” sign to follow the account directly or swipe left to visit the profile page, whilst a prominent call-to-action button takes users to an external landing page where they can learn more about the product.
In this case, StudySmarter collaborated with @britnathy , a creator representing StudySmarter’s target audience of young and eager students. She made an explainer video, true to her own style, and posted this organically – StudySmarter then ‘boosted’ her video to a wide audience, delivering a burst of app installs at scale.
The Results
The campaign hit the mark, delivering 5.1 million video views and a 34.4% conversion rate. The Spark Ad also delivered a cost-per-active user 44% lower than other channels, proving it can be extremely cost-effective too.
