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Actionable analysis and sharp perspectives on incrementality, marketing measurement, and AI-powered growth—from the team reshaping how marketing decisions get made.

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The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

Dec 3, 2025

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

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

Leadership

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Peter Grafe

Nov 23, 2025

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/ML

Measurement

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

May 9, 2025

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.

Tools & Platforms

AI/ML

Channels

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

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 12, 2025

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.

Budget

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 9, 2025

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

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

Measurement

Channels

Marketing Mix Modeling

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 31, 2025

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

Incrementality

Privacy

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 26, 2025

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

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

Channels

Measurement

Incrementality

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 25, 2025

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Understand why ROAS can mislead marketing decisions and how Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) provides better campaign evaluation insights.

Measurement

Incrementality

Channels

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 19, 2025

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.

Measurement

Leadership

Budget

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Peter Grafe

Mar 16, 2025

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Determine if matched market testing is right for your business with practical guidance on implementation and measurement strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

Mar 1, 2025

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Complete guide to implementing incrementality testing correctly, avoiding common pitfalls, and building data-driven marketing strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 17, 2025

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Discover top customer segmentation tools for retail brands to optimize targeting, increase marketing precision, and drive sustainable growth.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 15, 2025

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Comprehensive comparison of Marketing Mix Modeling software solutions tailored for mid-market brands and their specific measurement needs.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 14, 2025

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Comprehensive guide to measuring brand campaign effectiveness with advanced analytics, MMM, and incrementality testing for sustainable growth.

Creative

Incrementality

Measurement

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 8, 2025

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.

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Measurement

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

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 24, 2025

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.

Leadership

Budget

Measurement

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 18, 2025

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/ML

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

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

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Incrementality

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Peter Grafe

Sep 12, 2024

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Understand the concept of incremental marketing, its importance for measurement accuracy, and how it transforms marketing decision-making.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Tools & Platforms

Privacy

Measurement

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

Incrementality

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 12, 2024

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.

Privacy

Agencies

AI/ML

Budget

Channels

Creative

Incrementality

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Privacy

Tools & Platforms

All Articles

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

Dec 3, 2025

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

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

Leadership

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Peter Grafe

Nov 23, 2025

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/ML

Measurement

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

May 9, 2025

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.

Tools & Platforms

AI/ML

Channels

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

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 12, 2025

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.

Budget

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 9, 2025

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

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

Measurement

Channels

Marketing Mix Modeling

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 31, 2025

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

Incrementality

Privacy

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 26, 2025

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

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

Channels

Measurement

Incrementality

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 25, 2025

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Understand why ROAS can mislead marketing decisions and how Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) provides better campaign evaluation insights.

Measurement

Incrementality

Channels

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 19, 2025

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.

Measurement

Leadership

Budget

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Peter Grafe

Mar 16, 2025

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Determine if matched market testing is right for your business with practical guidance on implementation and measurement strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

Mar 1, 2025

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Complete guide to implementing incrementality testing correctly, avoiding common pitfalls, and building data-driven marketing strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 17, 2025

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Discover top customer segmentation tools for retail brands to optimize targeting, increase marketing precision, and drive sustainable growth.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 15, 2025

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Comprehensive comparison of Marketing Mix Modeling software solutions tailored for mid-market brands and their specific measurement needs.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 14, 2025

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Comprehensive guide to measuring brand campaign effectiveness with advanced analytics, MMM, and incrementality testing for sustainable growth.

Creative

Incrementality

Measurement

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 8, 2025

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.

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Measurement

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

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 24, 2025

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.

Leadership

Budget

Measurement

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 18, 2025

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/ML

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

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

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Incrementality

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Peter Grafe

Sep 12, 2024

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Understand the concept of incremental marketing, its importance for measurement accuracy, and how it transforms marketing decision-making.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Tools & Platforms

Privacy

Measurement

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

Incrementality

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 12, 2024

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.

Privacy

Agencies

AI/ML

Budget

Channels

Creative

Incrementality

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Privacy

Tools & Platforms

All Articles

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

Dec 3, 2025

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

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

Leadership

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Peter Grafe

Nov 23, 2025

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/ML

Measurement

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

May 9, 2025

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.

Tools & Platforms

AI/ML

Channels

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

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 12, 2025

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.

Budget

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

Apr 9, 2025

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

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

Measurement

Channels

Marketing Mix Modeling

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 31, 2025

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

Incrementality

Privacy

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 26, 2025

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: The Ultimate Playbook

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

Channels

Measurement

Incrementality

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 25, 2025

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Understand why ROAS can mislead marketing decisions and how Media Efficiency Ratio (MER) provides better campaign evaluation insights.

Measurement

Incrementality

Channels

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

Mar 19, 2025

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.

Measurement

Leadership

Budget

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Peter Grafe

Mar 16, 2025

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Determine if matched market testing is right for your business with practical guidance on implementation and measurement strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

Mar 1, 2025

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Complete guide to implementing incrementality testing correctly, avoiding common pitfalls, and building data-driven marketing strategies.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 17, 2025

The Best Customer Segmentation Software for Retail Brands

Discover top customer segmentation tools for retail brands to optimize targeting, increase marketing precision, and drive sustainable growth.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 15, 2025

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Comprehensive comparison of Marketing Mix Modeling software solutions tailored for mid-market brands and their specific measurement needs.

Channels

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 14, 2025

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Comprehensive guide to measuring brand campaign effectiveness with advanced analytics, MMM, and incrementality testing for sustainable growth.

Creative

Incrementality

Measurement

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

Feb 8, 2025

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.

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Measurement

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

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 24, 2025

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.

Leadership

Budget

Measurement

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

Jan 18, 2025

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/ML

Leadership

Tools & Platforms

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

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

Matthias Stepancich

Oct 20, 2024

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Incrementality

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Peter Grafe

Sep 12, 2024

What Does 'Incremental' Mean in Marketing (and Why Should You Care)?

Understand the concept of incremental marketing, its importance for measurement accuracy, and how it transforms marketing decision-making.

Incrementality

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Tools & Platforms

Privacy

Measurement

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

Measurement

Incrementality

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

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

Matthias Stepancich

Aug 12, 2024

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.

Privacy

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Get on BlueAlpha. Make it happen.

Your marketing is capable of more.
Get on BlueAlpha. Make it happen.

Your marketing is capable of more.
Get on BlueAlpha. Make it happen.