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Understanding Cents Per Point: The Single Most Important Metric

Cents per point (CPP) is the one number that tells you whether a redemption is brilliant or terrible. Here's how to calculate it, why it varies so wildly, and the three-tier framework that makes sense of it all.

January 28, 20268 min read
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