Based on our saas pricing book, Price to Scale, the answer is yes – it is worth using AI to predict customer churn when you combine pricing sensitivity and usage patterns.
Here’s why:
• AI can consolidate various metrics: As discussed on page 287, our book explains how combining metrics such as pricing sensitivity and usage patterns into a single churn propensity score helps identify customers who might be at risk.
• Tailored interventions: Once you have a reliable churn score, you can target segments with personalized pricing reductions or other value-driven offers. This approach not only prevents churn but also reinforces the overall value proposition to your customers.
• Enhanced measurement and insights: By integrating usage patterns (like $/MAU or $/customer visits) with pricing metrics, you gain deeper insight into whether customers are realizing the return on investment. This alignment of value metrics is crucial in reliably predicting churn behavior.
In summary, AI-driven models are a powerful tool for leveraging pricing sensitivity and usage data. They enable you to proactively manage churn through tailored offers and precise measurement, which is a key strategy highlighted in Price to Scale.