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Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)

Definition

The total cost of acquiring a new customer through a specific channel or campaign. CPA helps evaluate the cost-effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

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Return on Investment (ROI)

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment. In marketing, ROI calculates the return generated from marketing spend.

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

The total revenue a business can expect from a single customer account throughout their entire relationship. CLV helps prioritize customer retention efforts.

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