TLDR Revenue Engine Simulator

Interactive modeling tool for pricing, forecasting, and GTM strategy

How to Use This Simulator

1

Select Your Context

Choose a TLDR vertical and advertiser category to establish your baseline audience and fit profile.

2

Model Revenue Scenarios

Adjust pricing, placement types, and scenario modes to see real-time impact on revenue and efficiency metrics.

3

Evaluate Capacity

Review funnel health and AE utilization to understand operational constraints and headcount needs.

Vertical Selection

Choose which TLDR newsletter vertical to model. Each vertical has distinct audience characteristics, reach, and engagement patterns.

Why it matters: Different verticals attract different advertiser profiles and command different CPMs. Understanding vertical-specific attributes is fundamental to accurate revenue modeling.

Vertical Selection

Choose a TLDR vertical to model revenue and audience fit

Select Vertical

Subscribers320,000
Avg Open Rate46.0%
Avg CTR1.20%
Inventory/Issue2 placements

Audience Profile

Role Composition

engineer
45%
researcher
25%
product
15%
leadership
15%

Company Size

startup
35%
midMarket
40%
enterprise
25%

Pricing & Revenue

Model revenue based on placement type, pricing, and volume. See immediate impact on efficiency metrics like E-CPM and RP1K.

Why it matters: Pricing decisions directly affect yield and monetization efficiency. These metrics help compare value across verticals and inform advertiser negotiations.

Pricing & Revenue Model

Configure placement type and pricing to calculate revenue metrics

Placement Configuration

Placement Type

Revenue Metrics

Total Revenue
$7,500
Revenue
Impressions
147,200
E-CPM
$50.95
RP1K
$23.44
Breakeven CTR
5.10%

CPM Range Comparison

CPM Range for TLDR AI
$60
$120
Your E-CPM
$50.95
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AI Strategic Insights

Get persona-specific strategic analysis of your pricing configuration

Advertiser Fit Analysis

Evaluate how well an advertiser's profile matches the selected vertical's audience across industry, role, seniority, and company size.

Why it matters: Better fit drives better performance, higher repeatability, and stronger long-term advertiser relationships. Fit scores help prioritize outbound efforts.

Advertiser Fit & Repeatability

Analyze how well advertiser types match vertical audiences

Select Advertiser Category

Typical CTR1.20%
Budget Range$5000-25000
Performance Expectation1.15x

Fit Score Analysis

Overall Fit Score
37/100
Low Fit

Industry Match

ai
33
devtools
0
saas
4

Repeatability Score

Likelihood to Rebook
51/100
Medium
Based on:
• Fit Score: 37
• E-CPM: $50.95
• Performance: 1.15x
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AI Strategic Insights

Get persona-specific analysis of advertiser fit and repeatability potential

Scenario Forecasting

Toggle between Conservative, Baseline, and High-Intent scenarios to model uncertainty in open rates, CTR, and demand.

Why it matters: Revenue forecasting requires accounting for variability. Scenario modeling provides range-based projections that support more confident planning.

Scenario Forecasting

Model different performance scenarios to understand revenue variability

Select Scenario Mode

Scenario Adjustments

Open Rate Multiplier1.00x
CTR Multiplier1.00x
Demand Multiplier1.00x
Price Multiplier1.00x

Adjusted Metrics

Adjusted Price$7,500
Adjusted Impressions147,200
Adjusted Revenue$7,500

Scenario Comparison

Conservative$7,125
Baseline$7,500
High-Intent$7,875
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AI Strategic Insights

Get persona-specific strategic analysis of this scenario's implications

Funnel Health & AE Capacity

Analyze conversion rates across the MQL → SQL → Opportunity → Win funnel and model AE workload requirements.

Why it matters: Strong funnel metrics validate demand quality. AE capacity modeling ensures the team can handle projected volume without burnout or missed opportunities.

Funnel Health & AE Capacity

Monitor conversion flow and account executive workload

Funnel Flow

Conversion Flow
MQLs450
SQLs (35% conversion)158
Opportunities (30% conversion)47
Wins (28% conversion)13
Overall Conversion2.9%

AE Capacity Analysis

Utilization
97.9%
Underutilized (<70%)Optimal (70-90%)Overcapacity (>90%)
Current AEs
3
Required AEs
3
Monthly Capacity
240
Meetings Needed
235
⚠ Capacity Warning
Consider adding 0 AE to meet demand
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AI Strategic Insights

Get persona-specific analysis of funnel health and capacity planning

Bundle Optimization

Explore cross-vertical packages that combine reach and audience diversity. Model pricing and lift from multi-newsletter deals.

Why it matters: Bundles increase deal size, reduce advertiser acquisition cost, and create upsell opportunities. They also improve inventory utilization.

Bundle Optimization

Evaluate cross-vertical packages for increased advertiser value

Select Bundle

Bundle Metrics

Bundle Revenue
$12,870
Bundled
Total Subscribers
600,000
Total Impressions
288,000
Bundle E-CPM
$44.69
Bundle RP1K
$21.45

Bundle vs. Individual Comparison

Individual Pricing
$14,300
Bundle Pricing
$12,870
Savings
$1,430
Included Verticals
TLDR AI
320,000 subscribers
TLDR Dev
280,000 subscribers

Global Defaults

Adjust baseline assumptions for CTR, deal cycle length, and AE capacity. Advanced users can fine-tune model behavior here.

Why it matters: Different business contexts require different assumptions. Global defaults allow customization without rebuilding the model.

Global Defaults

Configure default assumptions for advanced modeling

Default Parameters