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Coupon Discount Expense

from Orders
Metrics type
Result
Units of measure
Money
Direction
Less - better
Check frequency
Monthly
Description
The total amount of discounts provided to customers through coupon redemptions, representing the cost incurred by the business for running coupon promotions.
Why it is important
This metric enables businesses to assess the financial impact of coupon redemptions on overall profitability and marketing expenses.

By tracking coupon discount expenses, businesses can manage promotional budgets effectively, optimize discount strategies, and ensure cost-efficient campaign execution to maximize ROI and achieve marketing objectives while maintaining profitability.
Formula
Total Discount Amount from Coupons
Calculation example
If the total discount amount from coupons was $500, the coupon discount expense would be $500
Related metrics
↩ī¸ Affecting
- Orders with Coupon

🔃 Connected
- Average % of Orders with Coupon per Customer
- Average Discount

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Suggested slices for dashboards
- Coupon Type
- Product Category
- Campaign Type
- Customer Segment
Questions to be Answered
1. What is the trend in coupon discount expenses over time, and are there any significant changes or patterns that could indicate shifts in coupon usage or promotional strategies?
2. How do coupon discount expenses vary across different product categories or customer segments, and are there any insights into which segments are more responsive to coupon promotions?
3. Can we identify any correlation between coupon discount expenses and customer lifetime value (CLV) or retention metrics, and how does this impact overall marketing strategy and ROI?
4. How does the total amount of discounts provided through coupon redemptions compare to the revenue generated from coupon-driven sales, and what measures can be taken to ensure that coupon expenses are effectively managed and controlled?
5. What strategies can be implemented to optimize coupon discount expenses, such as targeted coupon offers or tiered discount structures, and how can the impact of these strategies be measured and evaluated?
Possible causes of worsening
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Tactics to improve this metric
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