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Measure This, Not That: Your Guide to the Demand Gen Metrics That Matter

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(Okay, he didn’t use those exact words, but he did make it clear that it’s time for you to put certain performance metrics on the backburner.) Liam outlined these backburner metrics in his DEMAND session as follows: Cost metrics: Metrics that measure the cost per something —think cost per lead (CPL) and cost per acquisition.

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How to Build a Powerful Marketing Funnel (Step by Step)

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Cost Per Lead (CPL) : This metric calculates the amount of money spent on marketing campaigns to generate one new lead. CPL is crucial in the MoFu stage because it helps assess the efficiency of your lead generation efforts. Lower CPL indicates cost-effective strategies for attracting and nurturing leads.

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60 Marketing Acronyms Every Industry Pro Should Know

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CPA: Cost-per-Action. An internet advertising model where the advertiser pays for each specified action someone takes, like an impression, click, form submit, or sale. You can decide if a given action is a lead or a sale. You can decide if a given action is a lead or a sale. CPL: Cost-per-Lead.