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App marketing metrics comparison

App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Average order value (AOV) VS Cost per mille (CPM)

Description
Average order value (AOV)
AOV is the average amount customers spend on each transaction with your business.
Cost per mille (CPM)
CPM indicates the price an advertiser pays for 1,000 impressions of their ad (mille is Latin for thousand).
Target audience
Average order value (AOV)
App owners, marketers and product managers
Cost per mille (CPM)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Average order value (AOV)

• Guides decisions on pricing and product offering
• Provides insight into purchasing behavior
• Indicates overall profitability and growth opportunities

Cost per mille (CPM)

• Useful when you want to build awareness and recognition through maximum exposure
• No budget surprises – advertisers pay a fixed price for the impressions

How to calculate
Average order value (AOV)
Total revenue
Total number of transactions
Cost per mille (CPM)
Total campaign spend
Number of impressions
x 1,000
How to improve it?
Average order value (AOV)

• Use cross-selling and upselling to increase purchase value
• Design a loyalty scheme to reward repeat purchases
• Offer volume discounts or time-limited deals to encourage larger purchases
• Improve your user experience and invest in customer service

Cost per mille (CPM)

• Compare costs for platforms, locations, and timings to determine the value of your impressions

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