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CPI (Cost Per Install)

Quick Definition

A mobile app marketing payout model where advertisers pay strictly for verified unique mobile application installations and initial launches.

Formula / Calculation / Syntax

CPI = Total Campaign Spend / Total Verified App Installs

Cost Per Install (CPI) governs mobile growth campaigns. Attribution is verified via Mobile Measurement Partners (MMPs) like AppsFlyer, Adjust, or Singular using device IDs (IDFA/GAID) and server-to-server (S2S) postbacks.

Advanced CPI campaigns often include retention thresholds (e.g. Day-1 or Day-7 app opens) to filter out low-intent incentivized traffic.

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