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Digital marketing terminology

LTV

Customer Lifetime Value

The estimated value a customer contributes across the full relationship.

What is LTV?

The estimated value a customer contributes across the full relationship.

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

How is it calculated?

LTV = Average purchase value × purchase frequency × customer lifespan

Practical example

₹800 × 4 purchases × 3 years = ₹9,600 LTV

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about LTV

What does LTV stand for?

LTV stands for Customer Lifetime Value.

What is LTV in simple words?

The estimated value a customer contributes across the full relationship.

How is LTV calculated?

Use this formula: Average purchase value × purchase frequency × customer lifespan.

Where is LTV used?

It is commonly used in Digital Marketing Basics, Affiliate Marketing, Analytics, Mobile Marketing.