Traditional discounts and coupon codes can be problematic for brands. Enter cashback offers, a game-changer for e-commerce. This new system allows shoppers to make full-price purchases and then claim a discount afterward, either in cash or store credit. Brands can discount more aggressively and still be profitable, while shoppers who choose store credit show they are not solely driven by price. This strategy adds margin and leads to a more frequent and profitable first purchase.

In this episode, Jordan West and Oren Charnoff, from Fondue uncover a new trend in cashback offers for shoppers and how it can be more profitable for retailers compared to traditional discounts. 

The conversation highlights the need for brands to understand the true impact of their efforts, while also advocating for skepticism in marketing measurement.We also have valuable tips on optimizing channels through testing and relying on a brilliant team for successful scaling.

In this episode, Jordan West interviews Michael Kaminsky who shares his insights on measuring incrementality in branded search spending, conducting geo holdout tests, and the importance of building a testing muscle to inform marketing strategies.

Listen and learn in this episode!