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Cost per view (CPV) VS Monthly active users (MAU)

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.
Monthly active users (MAU)
MAU measures the number of unique users who engage with your app over the course of a month.
Target audience
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Monthly active users (MAU)
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

Monthly active users (MAU)

• Indicates engagement and retention over time
• Shows the effectiveness of your marketing activities and user experience
• Helps you assess current and potential growth

How to calculate
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
Monthly active users (MAU)
Total number of unique users who meet your defined "active" criteria and interacted with your app in a set 30-day 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

Monthly active users (MAU)

• Optimize your onboarding strategy so users understand the true value of your app
• Engage and re-engage users through multiple channels: push notifications, in-app notifications, emails, and SMS
• Use deep links for a seamless user experience

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Cost per view (CPV)
Monthly active users (MAU)

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