etisalat
etisalat is a leading UAE technology brand known for having the region’s most advanced 5G and fiber networks. Through A/B testing, the team found that Sponsored Snaps delivered superior cost efficiency and expanded audience reach compared to BAU campaigns.
- Fares Hamad, VP of Digital Marketing, etisalat
After rebranding to reflect its shift to a broader digital group, etisalat remains UAE’s leading telecom and technology brand while now driving connectivity and digital innovation across the country, offering a range of lifestyle, enterprise, and tech solutions supported by one of the region's most advanced 5G and fiber networks.
In efforts to expand its reach during the back-to-school season, the brand used A/B testing to assess the cost efficiency and audience reach of Sponsored Snaps. Within a competitive telecom landscape, etisalat sought to understand the incremental value of reaching users in the chat feed compared to other Snapchat placements.
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etisalat conducted an A/B split test in Snap Ads Manager, comparing a Sponsored Snap-only placement against a business-as-usual (BAU) placement using only Snap Ads and Story Ads. The goal was to efficiently reach a broad audience.
In just four weeks, the team realized that Sponsored Snaps significantly outperformed other placements, and contributed to a remarkable total paid reach across campaigns, resulting in:
3.5x paid reach vs. other placements 1
20% lower CPM vs. other placements 1
1.3M total Snapchatters reached across campaigns 1
This demonstrated that Sponsored Snaps offer superior cost efficiency and highly scalable audience reach for telecom advertisers during seasonal campaigns.
