A Conversion/Acquisition campaign is an ads campaign designed to attract new people (acquisition) or encourage existing contacts to take a specific action (conversion), such as making a donation, signing up for a newsletter, or filling out a  form. These campaigns typically involve targeted messaging and various marketing channels layered together, such as email, social media, and display or programmatic video ads.

Successful Conversion/Acquisition campaigns are more expensive than regular viewability or click-driven campaigns, with the most campaign goals costing between $100 and up to $1,000 per conversion, according to M+R's 2024 Benchmarks Report.

Key components of a successful conversion/acquisition campaign include defining clear objectives, identifying the target audience, crafting compelling content, selecting appropriate channels, and measuring and analyzing results to optimize future efforts.