Chapter 7

Acquiring Customers

Growth is a key priority for every business, and acquiring new customers is a major driver of growth. Digital- and social-marketing tools provide new and innovative ways to spur this growth. However, acquisition costs and profitability vary widely across customers and channels, so in this chapter we will focus on two fundamental questions: Which customers should you acquire, and how should you go about acquiring them?

Which Customers to Acquire

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