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Kara November 27, 2023 at 08:35 PM

curious to hear how everyone's CM is going if you have any promos live? We're currently pacing 28% less on ad spend YoY with the same blended CPA, same top ads, campaign structure, etc..

Fergal Dinan November 28, 2023 at 09:04 AM

Hey @Kara, when you say you’re spending 28% less but have the same blended CPA, that’s usually not what you want. If you’re spending less you’d want a lower blended CPA.

Did I read this wrong?

The good sign of growth is spending more but maintaining the same blended CPA.

Happy to chat over this

Kara November 28, 2023 at 02:57 PM

no you read it correctly, i'm not sure why people are responding with that emoticon haha perf was definitely softer for us so i was curious if others were seeing similar!

Fergal Dinan November 28, 2023 at 03:06 PM

From my perspective with eyes on a few brands, those that were able to go harder were more aggressive the whole year. I see some brands try to go hard just before and during and it doesn’t work that way.

Kara November 28, 2023 at 03:09 PM

interesting... thanks @Fergal Dinan (btw have been seeing your comments here and there and appreciate the insight you share!!)

Peter Quadrel November 28, 2023 at 04:35 PM

Was the promo the same as Friday?

Kara November 28, 2023 at 04:40 PM

@Peter Quadrel yes!

Peter Quadrel November 29, 2023 at 01:53 PM

That could be why. Maybe needed a little spice on Monday.

Or

Spend is being/has been allocated more to MOF/BOF all of whom already would have bought Fri…

Brendan Zheng November 30, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Sales are better for us this year vs last but our deals are better this year