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The Bottom Line

Forecasting Series Part 2: How to create and analyse a forecast

Mar 20, 2024
19:14

In this episode, Cody and Taylor discuss the process of building a forecast for a skincare brand. They start by setting goals and objectives, including the brand's desire to sell and exit within three years. They then dive into the details of the forecast, analyzing key metrics such as top line revenue and profitability as well as  identifying opportunities for improvement, such as reducing the cost of delivery and increasing customer acquisition. They also discuss how the forecast ties to in-ad account performance and the importance of performance reporting and execution. 

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:03 Setting Goals and Objectives

04:01 Analyzing the Forecast

05:07 Improving Cost of Delivery

08:50 Opportunities for Growth in Customer Acquisition

10:05 Tying Forecast to In-Ad Account Performance

12:20 Analyzing Average Cost Breakdown

13:51 Translating Forecast to Ad Channel Targets

19:53 Performance Reporting and Execution



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