Most companies continue to invest heavily in digital advertising, but many struggle to determine if these efforts are driving customers into physical stores. According to a recent analysis, brands that successfully connect their online marketing to offline sales can make more informed decisions and allocate budgets more effectively.
One key metric is the store visit rate, which measures the percentage of people who see ads and then visit a store. This figure helps brands assess whether their marketing campaigns are encouraging potential customers to take action beyond engaging with content online.
Another important measure is the cost per store visit. This metric allows businesses to understand how much they spend to bring one person into a store. Often, brands find significant differences between channels, with some delivering visitors at a much lower cost than others.
The in-store conversion rate looks at how many of those visitors actually make purchases. Focusing only on foot traffic can be misleading if it does not translate into sales.
Attribution of in-store revenue to specific campaigns provides further insight into which marketing activities generate the most income. Some campaigns account for a large portion of revenue, making it easier for teams to decide where to focus resources.
Incrementality testing addresses whether marketing activities truly influence customer behavior or simply coincide with purchases that would have happened anyway. Controlled tests help reduce uncertainty and build trust among company leadership regarding the effectiveness of marketing spend.
Average order value by channel is another useful metric, showing how much customers spend depending on which campaign brought them in. This helps identify which channels attract higher-value buyers versus those that may appeal mainly to bargain hunters.
Finally, customer lifetime value (LTV) by acquisition source reveals which campaigns lead to repeat business rather than just one-time purchases. Brands often discover that their most efficient acquisition channels do not always produce the most valuable long-term customers.
By focusing on these metrics, companies can answer critical questions about their marketing strategies and avoid relying solely on digital engagement figures such as click-through rates. The ability to accurately track and measure real-world outcomes from digital campaigns enables better decision-making and improved return on investment.
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