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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 view (CPV)

Description
Average order value (AOV)
AOV is the average amount customers spend on each transaction with your business.
Cost per view (CPV)
CPV is a pricing model for video ads, where an advertiser pays the publisher each time a user views their video.
Target audience
Average order value (AOV)
App owners, marketers and product managers
Cost per view (CPV)
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 view (CPV)

• Cost effective – advertisers only pay for full views (or a set duration)
• Indicates whether users find your video ads engaging

How to calculate
Average order value (AOV)
Total revenue
Total number of transactions
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
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 view (CPV)

• Measure CPV alongside other metrics (CPM, CPI, CPCV) for the full picture
• Optimize your video ad campaigns – refine targeting, landing pages, and keywords
• Create high-quality, interesting videos
• Test different versions with your audience

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