Business & Growth

ROI

Return on investment compares a defined net return with a stated investment amount, usually as a percentage. The cost boundary, period and attribution assumptions must accompany the figure. Revenue divided by advertising spend is a different ratio; neither ratio automatically measures cash timing, total company profit or a causal campaign effect.

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