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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 Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality

Peter Grafe

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality

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

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

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

C-Suite Strategy

Why You Still Shouldn't Fully Trust PMax

Matthias Stepancich

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

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

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.

C-Suite Strategy

Channel ROI

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

Peter Grafe

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

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Channel ROI

Measurement Blind Spots

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

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

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

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

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: A Complete Guide

Matthias Stepancich

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

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Matthias Stepancich

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 Blind Spots

Marketing Mix Modeling

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

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

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Peter Grafe

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 Testing

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

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

Incrementality Testing

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Matthias Stepancich

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.

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

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

Channel ROI

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

C-Suite Strategy

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

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

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Peter Grafe

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 Testing

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

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

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

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

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

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

Measurement Blind Spots

Agencies

AI/ML

Budget

Channels

Creative

Incrementality

Leadership

Measurement

Marketing Mix Modeling

Privacy

Tools & Platforms

All Articles

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality

Peter Grafe

The Hard Truth About MMM and Incrementality

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

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

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

C-Suite Strategy

Why You Still Shouldn't Fully Trust PMax

Matthias Stepancich

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

The CMO's Guide to Channel Marketing Optimization

Matthias Stepancich

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.

C-Suite Strategy

Channel ROI

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

Peter Grafe

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

Does Google's AI Max Serve Marketers or Shareholders?

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Channel ROI

Measurement Blind Spots

How to Measure the ROI of Reddit Ads

Matthias Stepancich

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

Multi-Touch Attribution Can Kill Your Marketing Strategy

Matthias Stepancich

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

How to Measure Affiliate Marketing: A Complete Guide

Matthias Stepancich

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

MER vs. ROAS: Why ROAS Is Misleading

Matthias Stepancich

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 Blind Spots

Marketing Mix Modeling

An Actionable Guide to Media Effectiveness for CMOs and CFOs

Matthias Stepancich

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

Does Your Business Need Matched Market Testing?

Peter Grafe

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 Testing

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

Peter Grafe

How to Implement Incrementality Testing in Marketing

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

Incrementality Testing

The Best MMM Software for Mid-Market Brands

Matthias Stepancich

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.

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

Matthias Stepancich

How to Measure Brand Campaign Success

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

Channel ROI

The COO's Guide to Marketing Operations Success

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

C-Suite Strategy

The C-Suite Guide to AI Agents for Marketing

Matthias Stepancich

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

Why Your Marketing Agency Needs MMM and Incrementality Testing

Matthias Stepancich

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

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

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

Peter Grafe

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 Testing

Why a CDP Is Not the Solution You Need Right Now

Matthias Stepancich

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

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

Peter Grafe

What Is Media Mix Modeling (MMM)?

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

Marketing Mix Modeling

How to Solve the Issues Plaguing the CFO-CMO Relationship

Peter Grafe

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

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

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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Get on BlueAlpha. Make it happen.