Respond to financial and operational challenges, driving customer growth, and delivery
of new customer acquisition goals, with confidence, determination, and focus.
As of early May, Colombo Hurd had increased customer conversion rate on mobile ads by a factor of three and reduced the cost
of a new customer acquisition by 149 % with the new mobile marketing campaign.
During the call, as well, CEO Michael Corbat said that roughly a third
of new customer acquisitions are coming to the company through digital channels.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our
new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on
new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing
customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7)
customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced
acquisition of Asco, and
customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other
customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional
customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major
customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other
customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such
customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their
customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced
acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate
acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced
acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the
acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
iiNet last year completed a series
of acquisitions across the country and merged with
New Zealand's iHug, boosting
customer numbers by 17,000.
The cost
of customer acquisition is a key make - or - break metric for your startup: you're investing time, energy, and resources to bring on these
new customers (i.e.,
new revenue) so having a delighted
customer base is essential.
Think about how much money you spend on
new customer acquisition — is it less than $ 4 and a couple minutes
of your time?
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels
of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry, levels
of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the impact
of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our
customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and
new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending
acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels
of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins
acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins
acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level
of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed
acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and
customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9)
new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact
of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending
acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell
acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
A common practice has been to invest in
customer acquisition at all costs, which assumes that churn is inevitable, and the best way to overcome it is to add tons
of new customers.
• eLocal, a Pennsylvania - based provider
of digital performance marketing and
new customer acquisition, raised $ 25 million in funding.
Customer acquisition cost vs. revenue dashboard A great indicator
of your success is how much you are paying to acquire
new customers compared to the revenue you initially generate from them.
Likewise, your revenue per
customer acquisition is calculated by dividing your revenues from
new customers by the number
of new customers.
Your cost per
customer acquisition is derived by dividing your current marketing and advertising expenses by the number
of new customers you've acquired.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand
customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end
customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if
new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet
customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in
customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet
customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause
customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our
new products, and our entry into
new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that
customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet
customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or
customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few
customers, including the risk that
customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant
customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail
customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with
acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations
of the Company or its
customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and
customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
«Even though Blue Apron turns a profit on the remaining 30 %
of customers, the break - even point is moving farther away with every
new cohort due to declining revenue and growing [
customer acquisition cost] for
newer customers,» writes McCarthy.
Startups pour all
of their efforts into growth and
new customer acquisition, and they lose half
of those
customers out
of their leaky bucket faster than they can add
new ones.
As marketers, we often focus most
of our attention on
new customers and their
acquisition costs while overlooking the needs and value
of returning
customers, the very people who will help us really build profits.
After a first - quarter profit
of $ 322 - million or $ 1.30 a share, Magna has net cash
of $ 1.4 - billion and some
of that could be used to finance
acquisitions, but they have must add a
new technology or
new customers or help Magna expand in growing regions
of the world.
Wide distribution over the internet • Low cost, efficient, transparent capital • The «great equalizer «• Media / PR, awareness • Increase
customer engagement and • Evangelize backers into investors (
customer acquisition) • Reduce risk by getting feedback on
new launches (product or ventures) • Market research Access to Capital Marketing Platform Validation • Raising funds via crowdfunding markets is a very public and transparent • Protect your IP and speak to a lawyer • Crowdfunding takes a lot
of effort and commitment • The majority
of Ideas fail to reach their funding goal • How will this affect your companies brand?
Ecommerce companies that invest in inbound marketing will greatly increase their opportunity to grow online sales, lower COCA (cost
of customer acquisition), and increase
new customer retention.
There's a lot to think about when developing an annual sales plan to support your organization's strategy and objectives:
new customer acquisition,
customer retention, increasing share
of wallet, resource budgeting... just to name a few.
Aside from losing share across each
of the home services in terms
of new acquisitions, TalkTalk also lost existing
customers in the fourth quarter
of 2015, with 7 %
of its broadband base turning away to a different provider.
As the Director
of Business Operations and
Customer Relations, she was responsible for growing a stealth company into an industry - defining brand, driving
new global business opportunities with strategic partnerships, and playing a critical role in securing Skybox's venture capital financing from leading investors and eventual
acquisition by Google in 2014 for $ 500M.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining
of the Company's vendor base and execution
of the Company's
new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success
of those investments; the integration
of strategic
acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify
new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing
new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability
of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure
of sensitive or confidential
customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and
new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes
of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss
of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality
of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
appropriately balance our level
of marketing spending with the benefits realized through
new customer acquisitions and increased total bookings.
Our
customer growth resulted from increased brand awareness, our ongoing direct marketing and advertising initiatives, the offering
of new and enhanced products and
acquisitions.
An industry leader in innovation and product management, Dr. LaBahn has more than 20 years
of experience in product strategy,
new product development and
customer retention and
acquisition.
The
acquisition pushes Aspire into a
new growth phase: It now needs to scurry to build out a bigger cricket farming facility to meet the demands
of all current
customers along with the
new brand.
Currently 80 per cent
of new customers come to AMP via its employer super agreements, making it AMP's «most important
acquisition channel», according to Mr Sainsbury.
The bank has grown through the
acquisition of other community banks, as well as bringing in
new customers through its online banking operation.
Fintech lenders will sign - up because it's much cheaper to pay the platform a commission on the principal
of the loan than the
customer acquisition fees they pay to acquire
new customers from digital channels, at scale.
In overseeing the evolution
of its core technology products, he led ArrowStream to a perfect
customer retention record and unprecedented
new customer acquisitions.
His range
of experience is wide and includes market and strategic planning,
customer satisfaction benchmarking, opportunity analyses,
acquisition due diligence evaluations,
new product evaluation and concept testing, usage / attitude analyses, and distribution systems analyses.
Proven track record
of driving market adoption and expansion
of new products while keeping
customer acquisition costs in check;
TB: There's plenty
of room for growth within e-commerce and
new customer acquisition.
Formerly a Teacher for many years now Business Consultant specializes in
new client
acquisitions,
customer service and client retention primarily in the field
of Business Software.
According to Datran Media, for
new customer acquisition in the dating category, spending spikes in late Jan and early Feb by an average
of 18 %, and there is a 10 % increase in conversion rate from click to Free Trial sign up.
The
acquisition will provide
customers of LearnSmart access to over 4,000 additional courses,
new learning management system functionality, and continued first - class support from a team
of eLearning and industry experts.
So this may sound strange for me to mention, especially in light
of our A + rating, but there is a flaw with the BBB's system and it stems from this basic fact: it was created before the Internet, during a time when the
acquisition of new customers took months instead
of seconds.
Actual results could differ materially for a variety
of reasons, including, in addition to the factors discussed above, the amount that Amazon.com invests in
new business opportunities and the timing
of those investments, the mix
of products sold to
customers, the mix
of net sales derived from products as compared with services, the extent to which we owe income taxes, competition, management
of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes
of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, risks
of inventory management, seasonality, the degree to which the Company enters into, maintains and develops commercial agreements,
acquisitions and strategic transactions, and risks
of fulfillment throughput and productivity.
Actual results could differ materially for a variety
of reasons, including, in addition to the factors discussed above, the amount that Amazon.com invests in
new business opportunities and the timing
of those investments, the mix
of products sold to
customers, the mix
of net sales derived from products as compared with services, the extent to which we owe income taxes, competition, management
of growth, potential fluctuations in operating results, international growth and expansion, the outcomes
of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, risks
of inventory management, seasonality, the degree to which the Company enters into, maintains and develops commercial agreements,
acquisitions and strategic transactions, and risks
of fulfillment throughput and productivity.
BCE continues to attract
new wireless and TV
customers, and its upcoming
acquisition of Manitoba Telecom will further extend that reach.
The introduction
of Payforit (& its impact) is related to
NEW customer acquisitions.
The
acquisition of Coast Pet Distributors expands ASC's specialty product portfolio for
customers in Southern California, Arizona,
New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward - looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales
of Blizzard Entertainment's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature
of the interactive game market, Blizzard Entertainment's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next - generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance
of Blizzard Entertainment's products, adoption rate and availability
of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection
of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance
of relationships with key personnel,
customers, vendors and third - party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration
of recent
acquisitions and the identification
of suitable future
acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations
of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies
of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated.
While EnergySage's online solar marketplace already helps installers lower their costs
of customer acquisition tremendously, we now plan to roll out
new product enhancements in the coming months to better support their needs for financing options and increased data availability.»
Since TR's
acquisition, Elite has rolled out
new products
of its own and also acquired other related products, most recently MatterSphere, a product that has an established
customer base in the U.K. but that had no U.S.
customers until this month, when the law firm Foley & Mansfield signed on to use it.
The company was known for its profligate direct mail
of CDs to acquire
new customers in the 1990's, but the incorporation
of the AOL software and icon on desktop screens
of HP, Dell and Compaq PCs was considered the most valuable
customer acquisition strategy.
The Reuse and Recycle iPhone trade - in program
of the Apple Store currently allows
customers to trade in older iPhones for credit that can be put towards the
acquisition of newer iPhone models.