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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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Click to install time (CTIT) VS Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

Description
Click to install time (CTIT)
CTIT describes the interval of time between a user clicking on an ad and an app being opened.
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
Click to install time (CTIT)
Advertisers
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
App owners and marketers
Benefits
Click to install time (CTIT)

• Useful in identifying and preventing mobile fraud such as click flooding

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
Click to install time (CTIT)
Volume of installs in a specific time period after an ad click
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
N/A - models are based on machine learning algorithms
How to improve it?
Click to install time (CTIT)

• Keep a close eye on fraud

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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