founder-promo-postmortem

Evaluate promotion impact on incremental contribution profit using order and margin data.

1|Updated Jun 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/perceptiv-digital/ecommerce-operator-playbooks --skill founder-promo-postmortem
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Skill: founder-promo-postmortem
Source: https://github.com/perceptiv-digital/ecommerce-operator-playbooks/tree/main/skills/founder-promo-postmortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/perceptiv-digital/ecommerce-operator-playbooks --skill founder-promo-postmortem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps ecommerce operators determine if a promotion created incremental value or merely pulled forward demand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Promotion Analysis: Evaluates the impact of promotions on incremental contribution profit.
  • Evidence Collection: Collects and analyzes various data points like promo definitions, orders, revenue, and margins.
  • Decision Making: Provides a clear verdict on whether the promotion was incremental, break-even, or margin-dilutive.
  • Use Case: Run this Skill to analyze a recent promotion and determine if it added value or just shifted demand.

Quick Start

Run the founder-promo-postmortem skill with the required data on promotion performance.

Frequently Asked Questions about founder-promo-postmortem

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze promotion effectiveness for incremental profit?

To analyze promotion effectiveness for incremental profit, you evaluate promotion impact on contribution margins and customer behavior. This requires inputting promo definitions, order data, revenue, and customer segmentation to determine if the promotion created true incremental value.

What is demand pull forward in ecommerce promotion analysis?

Demand pull forward in ecommerce promotion analysis occurs when a promotion merely shifts future sales into the present without creating true incremental value. Analyzing this requires comparing promo definitions, order data, and customer behavior to verify if contribution profit actually increased.

What data is needed to evaluate incremental contribution profit from a promotion?

Evaluating incremental contribution profit requires data on promo definitions, total orders, revenue, profit margins, and customer segmentation. Collecting these specific data points allows you to measure the true financial impact and customer behavior shifts during the promotion.

How do I know if my ecommerce promotion was margin-dilutive?

To know if your ecommerce promotion was margin-dilutive, analyze order data, revenue, and margins against promo definitions. This data-driven decision process provides a clear verdict on whether the promotion lost money, broke even, or generated incremental contribution profit.

Can I use customer segmentation to measure promotion incremental value?

Yes, you can use customer segmentation to measure promotion incremental value. By analyzing customer behavior alongside promo definitions, orders, and revenue, you can determine if the promotion attracted valuable new buyers or simply discounted existing demand.

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