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Cost per view (CPV) VS Lifetime value (LTV)

Description
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.
Lifetime value (LTV)
LTV is an estimate of the average revenue a user will generate over the time they use your product.
Target audience
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Lifetime value (LTV)
App owners, marketers and product managers
Benefits
Cost per view (CPV)

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

Lifetime value (LTV)

• Helps with forecasting and strategic campaign decisions
• Shows you where to focus activity for UA and re-engagement
• Boosts profitability

How to calculate
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
Lifetime value (LTV)
Average purchase size x Number of purchases x Retention period
How to improve it?
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

Lifetime value (LTV)

• Keep improving overall user experience, from onboarding to purchase and support
• Connect LTV to attribution data
• Encourage upselling and cross-selling
• Use push notifications to re-engage users, and build loyalty through earned media

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