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CLV

Customer Lifetime Value

An alternate abbreviation for the total expected value of a customer relationship.

What is CLV?

An alternate abbreviation for the total expected value of a customer relationship.

In practical marketing work, customer lifetime value is used to make planning, execution, reporting, or optimization easier to understand.

How is it calculated?

CLV = Average customer value × average lifespan

Practical example

₹3,200 annual value × 2.5 years = ₹8,000 CLV

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about CLV

What does CLV stand for?

CLV stands for Customer Lifetime Value.

What is CLV in simple words?

An alternate abbreviation for the total expected value of a customer relationship.

How is CLV calculated?

Use this formula: Average customer value × average lifespan.

Where is CLV used?

It is commonly used in CRM & Lead Generation, Branding & Business.