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Own demand before chasing demand: ​The strategy behind a 224% ROAS lift​

September 1, 2026

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A search strategy shift helped a Canadian snack brand capture high-intent demand and improve efficiency on Walmart.ca​

Goal

Own branded search and capture high-intent demand

activation

Rebalanced spend toward branded and category keywords

Execution

Scaled branded keyword coverage and optimized bids to drive efficiency and conversion

Crafting the right media mix

Campaign results

65%

ROAS

Significantly improved return
on ad spend by capturing
high-intent branded search traffic

43%

Conversion rate

Drove stronger purchase intent by showing up when shoppers were actively searching for the brand

Attributed sales

Unlocked incremental revenue by owning demand that was already in-market

Source: Walmart first-party data, April 18th–July 18th, 2026.

"Working closely with Walmart Connect, we shifted our focus to capturing high-intent demand and drove stronger efficiency and business results. This wasn't about spending more, it was about spending smarter."

 

Amelia Machum
Paid Media Strategist, Mira Media Agency

"Working closely with Walmart Connect, we shifted our focus to capturing high-intent demand and drove stronger efficiency and business results. This wasn't about spending more, it was about spending smarter."

 

Amelia Machum
Paid Media Strategist, Mira Media Agency

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