Cost Plus Percentage of Advertising Expense Method
The Cost Plus Percentage of Advertising Expense method is an alternative to AIDA or Advertising Integrated Development Analysis. This method is used to assess the performance of an existing advertising campaign and to determine the need for additional advertising expenditure. This method is often used by start-ups and small businesses, without the resources to conduct a full AIDA analysis. The Cost Plus method is a straightforward and uncomplicated method of assessment.
The Cost Plus based on the following equation:
Total Advertising Cost = Cost + Percentage of Advertising Expenses
The cost is the actual cost of the advertising campaign. This figure would include the cost of media placement, design and production costs, direct mail costs, etc. The percentage of advertising expenses is an additional fee added to the total in order to cover the cost associated with any future additional expenditure. The percentage of advertising expense can be determined by referencing the average rate of success for similar types of advertising.
For example, if a business spent a certain amount of money (cost plus) on the advertising campaign and received positive results, they may choose to apply a percentage of their original expenditure to invest in additional advertising. This can be determined by researching the success rate of similar campaigns. The higher the percentage applied, the greater the likelihood that the additional expenditure will be recovered.
The Cost Plus Percentage of Advertising Expense Method can be a useful tool for businesses looking to assess the performance of their existing campaigns as well as plan for any potential future advertising expenditure. This method can be used to gain some insight into the return on investment for a particular advertising campaign. It is also simply to implement and can be used by companies that do not have the resources to conduct a full AIDA analysis.