Response Curve Explorer

Understand how marketing efficiency changes across spending levels. Explore the five zones from minimum threshold to market saturation.

Response Curve Analysis

Revenue impact across spending levels

REVENUE IMPACT (%)
MinimumGrowthOptimalDiminishingSaturation
$0K$25K$50K$75K$100K
100%75%50%25%0%
Spend
$45K
Revenue
$40.1K
Zone
Optimal Zone
45K
$0K$25K$50K$75K$100K
Optimal Zone

Understanding the Zones

Minimum Threshold

Spending too low to generate measurable impact

Growth Phase

Strong marginal returns, steep efficiency gains

Optimal Zone← You are here

Peak efficiency point—highest ROI achieved

Diminishing Returns

Returns still positive but declining per dollar

Saturation Point

Market exhausted—additional spend generates minimal impact

Optimal Zone

Peak efficiency point—highest ROI achieved

💡 Target this range for maximum efficiency

Revenue Generated
$40.1K
Total impact from current spend level
Total ROI
89.2%
Revenue generated per dollar spent
Marginal Efficiency
1.92
Additional revenue from next dollar

Understanding Response Curves

The optimal zone (green) represents the sweet spot where you're getting maximum bang for your buck. This is where most of your budget should be allocated for peak efficiency.

Beyond the optimal zone, you're still generating revenue, but each additional dollar works progressively harder for smaller returns. The goal isn't to maximize revenue—it's to maximize efficiency.

Use this tool to find the right spending level for each marketing channel, avoiding both under-investment (threshold zone) and over-investment (saturation zone).