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Many companies celebrate increased sales during a discount campaign. But was the promotion actually profitable? Or did customers just switch from paying full price to paying less \u2014 reducing margins? To answer this, you need a set of metrics<\/strong> that evaluates not only sales volume but also the quality and profitability of those sales during the promo.<\/p>\n This is the basic metric showing how much revenue was generated during the promotional period. It should be compared to the same period without discounts \u2014 considering seasonal trends and market conditions.<\/p>\n Discounts often increase sales volume. But if the price drops significantly and unit sales don\u2019t grow proportionally \u2014 the promo may not be effective.<\/p>\n This reveals whether customers are buying more or less. For example, if a discount on one product causes shoppers to skip higher-value add-ons \u2014 AOV drops.<\/p>\n Selling at a discount cuts per-unit profit. If the promotion only attracts customers who would have purchased anyway \u2014 the business simply loses margin.<\/p>\n This measures how many additional<\/strong> sales happened because of the promotion. You can estimate this using historical comparisons, control groups, or predictive models.<\/p>\n This shows whether the promo replaced<\/strong> existing sales. For instance, a discount on a new smartphone might hurt sales of older models.<\/p>\n \u201cLift\u201d refers to the increase in sales over the normal baseline. The lift-to-base ratio indicates how impactful the promo truly was.<\/p>\n If the promotion is supported by advertising, it\u2019s vital to assess whether it paid off: ROAS = (Promo Revenue) \/ (Ad Spend).<\/p>\n If the conversion rate (from views to purchases) doesn\u2019t improve \u2014 the promotion might be poorly designed or irrelevant to your audience.<\/p>\n Do discount buyers return? If not \u2014 it\u2019s likely a one-time audience that doesn\u2019t build long-term value.<\/p>\n Did new customers from the promo generate revenue over time? LTV tracks their profitability over the long run \u2014 often over 6\u201312 months.<\/p>\n If more than 50% of sales come from discounted products \u2014 that\u2019s a red flag. Promotions might be becoming the only<\/strong> reason people buy.<\/p>\n A household electronics retailer in Kyiv ran a -15% promo on small appliances. Sales rose by 40%, but AOV dropped 22%, and margins fell from 38% to 24%. Only 12% of new customers returned post-promo. BAT\u2019s analytics revealed that most new shoppers never converted into loyal customers. As a result, the company reworked its promotional mechanics to focus on upsells and retention \u2014 not just traffic spikes.<\/p>\n BAT tools enable you to:<\/p>\n compare pre-\/during-\/post-promo performance in one dashboard;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n automatically calculate lift, margin impact, and cannibalization;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n connect CRM, website, and ad platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n forecast future promo effectiveness based on historical data;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n assess not just \u201cdid it sell more,\u201d but \u201cdid it profit.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A discount is a tool \u2014 not a magic bullet. Its value lies in smart execution and clear evaluation. If your analysis stops at \u201csales increased,\u201d you\u2019re missing the bigger picture. Real effectiveness means profit growth, repeat customers, and strategic alignment. 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\n2. Key Metric Categories: What to Track<\/h3>\n
2.1. Revenue During Promotion<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2.2. Units Sold<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2.3. Average Order Value (AOV)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2.4. Gross Margin<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n3. Advanced Metrics That Tell the Full Story<\/h3>\n
3.1. Incremental Sales<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3.2. Cannibalization Rate<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3.3. Lift vs. Base Sales<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3.4. ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3.5. Conversion Rate During Promotion<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n4. Post-Promo Metrics to Track<\/h3>\n
4.1. Repeat Purchase Rate<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4.2. Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) of New Buyers<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4.3. Share of Discounted Sales in Total Volume<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n5. Real-Life Example<\/h3>\n
\n6. How BAT Can Help<\/h3>\n
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\nConclusion<\/h3>\n