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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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Cost per mille (CPM) VS Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

Description
Cost per mille (CPM)
CPM indicates the price an advertiser pays for 1,000 impressions of their ad (mille is Latin for thousand).
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
pLTV combines past learnings with current measurements to predict how much revenue a user will bring in over the time they use your app.
Target audience
Cost per mille (CPM)
Advertisers and publishers
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
App owners and marketers
Benefits
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

Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

• Protects user anonymity by analyzing behavioral clusters, rather than individual user data
• Segments users based on their acquisition source so you identify the highest-performing sources
• Provides behavioral insights to shape acquisition and re-engagement campaigns, highlighting characteristics of high-potential users

How to calculate
Cost per mille (CPM)
Total campaign spend
Number of impressions
x 1,000
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
N/A - models are based on machine learning algorithms
How to improve it?
Cost per mille (CPM)

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

Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

• Constantly feed your pLTV model with accurate, relevant data
• Choose the right KPIs
• Segment your audience into behavioral clusters
• Define team responsibilities and consider outsourcing your model if you lack expertise in house

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