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Peter Grafe

Is Your Company Ready for Marketing Mix Modeling?

Peter Grafe

Is Your Company Ready for Marketing Mix Modeling?

Is Your Company Ready for Marketing Mix Modeling?

Marketing mix modeling needs 500 monthly conversions and roughly $5M in ad spend to pay for itself. Use this readiness checklist before you evaluate vendors.

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement Blind Spots

Peter Grafe

The Golden Age of Marketing Attribution Is Finally Over

Peter Grafe

The Golden Age of Marketing Attribution Is Finally Over

The Golden Age of Marketing Attribution Is Finally Over

Last click and MTA assign credit but cannot prove incrementality. A five-layer system of econometric models, incrementality tests, platform metrics, business context, and agents replaces attribution with evidence teams can defend.

Measurement Blind Spots

Marketing Mix Modeling

Incrementality Testing

Peter Grafe

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Learn how to design, run and interpret incrementality tests that prove which channels drive real revenue, with geo holdout methodology and worked examples.

Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Direct Mail Attribution: Promo Codes Lie, Holdouts Don't

Matthias Stepancich

Direct Mail Attribution: Promo Codes Lie, Holdouts Don't

Direct Mail Attribution: Promo Codes Lie, Holdouts Don't

Promo codes measure redemption, not causation. See the geo holdout design BlueAlpha uses to get a real cost per incremental order on direct mail.

Incrementality Testing

Measurement Blind Spots

Peter Grafe

What Is Agent-Led Growth? The Third GTM Shift

Peter Grafe

What Is Agent-Led Growth? The Third GTM Shift

What Is Agent-Led Growth? The Third GTM Shift

Agent-Led Growth moves the marketing decision loop from two changes a week to dozens. It is what makes running your budget like a portfolio possible.

AI Marketing Agents

Peter Grafe

What Is Incrementality in Marketing? A Worked Example

Peter Grafe

What Is Incrementality in Marketing? A Worked Example

What Is Incrementality in Marketing? A Worked Example

Incrementality is the revenue you would lose if a channel went dark. BlueAlpha's geo tests found Meta off by 345%, TikTok by 10% the other way.

Incrementality Testing

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

Best Marketing Mix Modeling Software in 2026 (15 Tools)

Matthias Stepancich

Best Marketing Mix Modeling Software in 2026 (15 Tools)

Best Marketing Mix Modeling Software in 2026 (15 Tools)

Fifteen MMM platforms compared on methodology, incrementality testing, refit cadence and price. Includes where each one is a poor fit.

Marketing Mix Modeling

Peter Grafe

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing? A Guide

Peter Grafe

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing? A Guide

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing? A Guide

Matched market tests measure what platform dashboards cannot: what would have happened without the spend. Here's when they fit and when they don't.

Incrementality Testing

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

MER vs ROAS: The Third Number Both Metrics Hide From You

Matthias Stepancich

MER vs ROAS: The Third Number Both Metrics Hide From You

MER vs ROAS: The Third Number Both Metrics Hide From You

MER measures the business, ROAS measures an ad account, and neither says where the next dollar goes. BlueAlpha's Cann geo test found the gap.

Measurement Blind Spots

Channel ROI

Peter Grafe

Should I Build or Buy a Marketing Mix Model?

Peter Grafe

Should I Build or Buy a Marketing Mix Model?

Should I Build or Buy a Marketing Mix Model?

Google Meridian is free and the methodology is public. So why do most in-house MMMs die? The real cost starts after the model ships.

Budget Allocation

Measurement Blind Spots

Peter Grafe

Fintech's Google Ads Strategy Has Quietly Split in Two. Most Marketers Haven't Noticed.

Peter Grafe

Fintech's Google Ads Strategy Has Quietly Split in Two. Most Marketers Haven't Noticed.

Fintech's Google Ads Strategy Has Quietly Split in Two. Most Marketers Haven't Noticed.

We benchmarked 35 fintech brands on Google Ads format mix, creative velocity, and evergreen dependency. Two camps emerged. The most efficient quadrant is nearly empty.

Creative Strategy

Competitive Intelligence

Peter Grafe

How to Measure Whether ChatGPT Ads Actually Drive Revenue

Peter Grafe

How to Measure Whether ChatGPT Ads Actually Drive Revenue

How to Measure Whether ChatGPT Ads Actually Drive Revenue

Geo-targeting made ChatGPT ads testable in May 2026. The geo holdout test design that separates real revenue lift from platform-reported claims.

Incrementality Testing

Measurement Blind Spots

Peter Grafe

You Switched Your Measurement Stack. Why Does It Still Feel Behind?

Peter Grafe

You Switched Your Measurement Stack. Why Does It Still Feel Behind?

You Switched Your Measurement Stack. Why Does It Still Feel Behind?

Measurement without action is too slow. A three-layer architecture turns causal MMMs and incrementality tests into decisions your team can act on daily.

Measurement Blind Spots

AI Marketing Agents

Peter Grafe

Your CFO Is About to Ask You a Question You Can't Answer

Peter Grafe

Your CFO Is About to Ask You a Question You Can't Answer

Your CFO Is About to Ask You a Question You Can't Answer

A VP of Marketing's guide to running incrementality tests in under 30 minutes using Claude and the BlueAlpha incrementality MCP. The $50K-75K measurement scoping engagement that used to take six weeks now fits into a coffee break - for $20 a month and one CSV. Here's why it works, what it means for your team, and how to get set up before Friday.

C-Suite Strategy

AI Marketing Agents

Peter Grafe

AI Marketing Automation for Google Ads and Meta Ads with Claude

Peter Grafe

AI Marketing Automation for Google Ads and Meta Ads with Claude

AI Marketing Automation for Google Ads and Meta Ads with Claude

Claude connects to Google Ads and Meta Ads live via MCP. 40+ AI skills run diagnostics, detect creative fatigue, optimize budgets, and write reports.

AI Marketing Agents

Peter Grafe

The CMO's Guide to Turning a Lean Team Into an AI Performance Machine

Peter Grafe

The CMO's Guide to Turning a Lean Team Into an AI Performance Machine

The CMO's Guide to Turning a Lean Team Into an AI Performance Machine

Give every team member the analytical firepower of a senior strategist. AI skills that handle diagnostics, budget modeling, and reporting across ad platforms.

C-Suite Strategy

AI Marketing Agents

Peter Grafe

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality Testing

Peter Grafe

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality Testing

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality Testing

MMM and incrementality testing can't tell you what to do next. Learn why measurement without orchestration leaves money on the table.

Marketing Mix Modeling

Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Marketing Measurement: What Growth-Focused CMOs Need to Know in 2026

Matthias Stepancich

Marketing Measurement: What Growth-Focused CMOs Need to Know in 2026

Marketing Measurement: What Growth-Focused CMOs Need to Know in 2026

Essential marketing measurement strategies and advanced techniques for growth-focused CMOs navigating the evolving landscape in 2026.

Marketing Mix Modeling

C-Suite Strategy

Peter Grafe

What Every CMO Must Know Before Investing in a Marketing Mix Model

Peter Grafe

What Every CMO Must Know Before Investing in a Marketing Mix Model

What Every CMO Must Know Before Investing in a Marketing Mix Model

Essential insights for CMOs considering MMM investment, including Bayesian approaches, incrementality testing, and avoiding common implementation pitfalls.

Marketing Mix Modeling

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Why You Still Shouldn't Fully Trust PMax

Matthias Stepancich

Why You Still Shouldn't Fully Trust PMax

Why You Still Shouldn't Fully Trust PMax

Critical analysis of Google Performance Max limitations and why marketers need independent measurement beyond platform-reported metrics.

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

The CMO's Guide to Cross-Channel Budget Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

The CMO's Guide to Cross-Channel Budget Optimization

The CMO's Guide to Cross-Channel Budget Optimization

Channel marketing optimization is the disciplined practice of managing every paid, owned, and earned touchpoint as a single, dynamic portfolio.

C-Suite Strategy

Channel ROI

Peter Grafe

The Future of Black Friday in an Agentic E-Commerce World

Peter Grafe

The Future of Black Friday in an Agentic E-Commerce World

The Future of Black Friday in an Agentic E-Commerce World

AI agents will soon do your Black Friday shopping. Learn how brands must shift from winning keywords to winning prompts—and why measurement matters more than ever.

AI Marketing Agents

Matthias Stepancich

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

The CMO brief on AI Max: what actually changes, what breaks, and how to measure incremental profit before scaling.

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

Solving Marketing Attribution Challenges in D2C: Lessons and Strategies for True Impact

Matthias Stepancich

Solving Marketing Attribution Challenges in D2C: Lessons and Strategies for True Impact

Solving Marketing Attribution Challenges in D2C: Lessons and Strategies for True Impact

Learn how to overcome attribution challenges in D2C marketing with MMM and incrementality testing for optimal budget allocation.

Channel ROI

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Comprehensive guide to measuring Reddit advertising effectiveness and ROI with advanced tracking and analytics techniques.

Channel ROI

Matthias Stepancich

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

If DDA made you confident, read this. MTA still distorts budgets without MMM and causal tests. Replace attribution theater with evidence: DDA for patterns, MMM for budget, incrementality for proof.

Measurement Blind Spots

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: A Complete Guide

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: A Complete Guide

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: A Complete Guide

Master affiliate marketing measurement with proven metrics, incrementality testing, and MMM strategies to identify partners that truly drive growth

Channel ROI

Matthias Stepancich

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Practical strategies for CMOs and CFOs to measure media effectiveness, optimize spending, and drive measurable business growth together.

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Brand Campaign ROI with MMM and Geo Tests

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Brand Campaign ROI with MMM and Geo Tests

How to Measure Brand Campaign ROI with MMM and Geo Tests

Brand campaigns resist last-click measurement. MMM and geo holdouts prove what CTV and YouTube actually drove. A framework your CFO will trust.

Channel ROI

Matthias Stepancich

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Transform marketing into a scalable growth engine with advanced measurement techniques that drive operational efficiency and cross-departmental alignment.

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Why CFOs Need to Partner with CMOs to Reduce Waste in Marketing Spend

Matthias Stepancich

Why CFOs Need to Partner with CMOs to Reduce Waste in Marketing Spend

Why CFOs Need to Partner with CMOs to Reduce Waste in Marketing Spend

Discover how CFO-CMO partnerships reduce marketing waste through advanced measurement techniques like MMM and incrementality testing for better ROI.

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Discover how AI agents transform marketing with autonomous workflows, real-time insights, and personalized customer experiences at scale

AI Marketing Agents

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Strategic guide for marketing agencies to differentiate with MMM and incrementality testing, delivering superior client value and results.

Agencies

Marketing Mix Modeling

Matthias Stepancich

How to Differentiate and Get More Clients for Your Digital Marketing Agency

Matthias Stepancich

How to Differentiate and Get More Clients for Your Digital Marketing Agency

How to Differentiate and Get More Clients for Your Digital Marketing Agency

Strategic approaches for digital marketing agencies to stand out from competition and acquire high-value clients with advanced measurement capabilities.

Agencies

Matthias Stepancich

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Critical analysis of Customer Data Platforms limitations and why alternative solutions may better address your current marketing needs.

Measurement Blind Spots

Peter Grafe

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Complete introduction to Media Mix Modeling fundamentals, benefits, and implementation strategies for competitive marketing advantage.

Marketing Mix Modeling

Peter Grafe

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Address common CFO-CMO relationship challenges through improved communication, measurement techniques, and strategic alignment for better business outcomes.

C-Suite Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Why Google Abandoned the Cookie Phaseout, and What Changes for Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Why Google Abandoned the Cookie Phaseout, and What Changes for Your Marketing Strategy

Why Google Abandoned the Cookie Phaseout, and What Changes for Your Marketing Strategy

Understand the implications of Google's cookie phaseout reversal and how to adapt your marketing strategy for the evolving privacy landscape.

Measurement Blind Spots

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