Customer Acquisition Costs

  The calculation for customer lifetime value has three main components: The acquisition cost of customer The annual profit of customer And the lifetime of the customer to the firm Customer acquisition costs This is the amount of money it costs, on a per customer basis, to attract a first-time customer. Acquisition costs are calculated … Read more…

Difference between Marketing and Financial Goals

  Marketing strategy is designed to deliver short-term financial and marketing goals and to build and strengthen the firm’s competitive advantages over time. A firm that has significant competitive advantages will enjoy greater profitability and stability of performance. Difference between short and long-term marketing goals Marketing strategy is expected to deliver short-term (usually within one … Read more…

Understanding customer lifetime value (CLV)

  Customer lifetime value or CLV is a key marketing metric that is primarily used in relationship marketing oriented organizations. In simple terms, it is the profit attributable to an individual customer during their time as a customer with the organization. Customer lifetime value has three main components: The acquisition cost of customer The annual … Read more…