DTC growth has become harder to sustain. Acquisition costs keep rising, audience reach is shrinking, and competition is fiercer than ever. Performance still looks good in dashboards, but margins tell a different story. Brands often face challenges like:
- Unprofitable acquisition: higher CAC outpaces revenue from new customers
- Retention drop-off: customers buy once but don’t return
- Fragmented journeys: channels compete instead of working together
- Data constraints: limited customer insight makes personalization difficult
