What is 'uplift factor' in SAP CRM-MKT - Marketing?

uplift factor - Overview

• Component: CRM-MKT

• Component Name: Marketing

• Description: The factor that indicates the increase in sales brought about from a trade promotion. Multiplying the base quantity by this factor gives the total sales within a given period.

uplift factor - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Uplift factor is a metric used in CRM-MKT Marketing to measure the effectiveness of a marketing campaign. It is calculated by comparing the response rate of a target group that was exposed to the campaign with the response rate of a control group that was not exposed to the campaign. The uplift factor is expressed as a percentage and indicates how much more effective the campaign was than if no campaign had been conducted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To calculate the uplift factor, first identify a target group and a control group. The target group should be exposed to the marketing campaign, while the control group should not be exposed. Then measure the response rate of each group. Finally, calculate the uplift factor by subtracting the response rate of the control group from the response rate of the target group and dividing by the response rate of the control group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a target and control group, it is important to ensure that they are similar in terms of demographics, interests, and other factors that could influence their response rates. This will help ensure that any differences in response rates are due to the marketing campaign and not other factors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Uplift factor is closely related to other metrics such as conversion rate and click-through rate. It can also