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How to Tell When Your Measurement Stack Is BrokenMeasurement & Analytics

How to Tell When Your Measurement Stack Is Broken

Most measurement stacks that look broken aren't actually broken. They're working exactly as designed — each tool answering its own question, none of them designed to converge. Here's how to tell when the stack itself has stopped serving the business.

Samir BalwaniApril 28, 2026
MMM vs MTA vs Incrementality: When to Use EachMeasurement & Analytics

MMM vs MTA vs Incrementality: When to Use Each

MMM, MTA, and incrementality are not interchangeable. Each answers a different question. Use the tool that matches the decision, not the other way around.

Samir BalwaniApril 28, 2026
The Measurement Memo: How to Stop the Four-Dashboard Argument Before Next QuarterMeasurement & Analytics

The Measurement Memo: How to Stop the Four-Dashboard Argument Before Next Quarter

There is a one-page document that, if your CMO and CFO sign it before next quarter starts, eliminates roughly 80% of the measurement arguments your team is having right now. Almost no brand has it.

Samir BalwaniApril 28, 2026
Marketing Attribution Tools for DTC Brands: How to Choose the Right OneMeasurement & Analytics

Marketing Attribution Tools for DTC Brands: How to Choose the Right One

The attribution tool landscape has changed significantly. Here’s an updated guide to the major platforms — and the framework for choosing the one that actually fits your measurement problem.

Samir BalwaniMarch 31, 2026
What Is MER (Marketing Efficiency Ratio) and Why It Matters More Than ROASMeasurement & Analytics

What Is MER (Marketing Efficiency Ratio) and Why It Matters More Than ROAS

ROAS tells you how efficient one channel looks. MER tells you whether your entire media program is actually working. Here’s how to calculate it, what a healthy number looks like, and why it’s the metric that finally makes sense to a CFO.

Samir BalwaniMarch 25, 2026
Why A High ROAS Is Not Always GoodMeasurement & Analytics

Why A High ROAS Is Not Always Good

A high ROAS doesn’t always mean your marketing is performing well. Learn why brands are moving beyond ROAS to a triangulated framework that balances efficiency, incrementality, and profitability.

Samir BalwaniNovember 11, 2025
Building a Marketing Measurement FrameworkMeasurement & Analytics

Building a Marketing Measurement Framework

Most brands track what’s easy, not what matters. Learn how to measure marketing by contribution, not just attribution, aligning short-term efficiency with long-term brand growth.

Samir BalwaniNovember 11, 2025
The Marketing Measurement Framework: How to Measure What Actually MattersMeasurement & Analytics

The Marketing Measurement Framework: How to Measure What Actually Matters

Stop measuring what’s easy and start measuring what matters. Learn how to connect attribution, incrementality, and efficiency into one marketing measurement framework.

Samir BalwaniNovember 11, 2025
A Practical Framework for Smarter Media MeasurementMeasurement & Analytics

A Practical Framework for Smarter Media Measurement

Marketing measurement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. But it does have to evolve.The right measurement framework isn’t just about finding a number. It’s about creating a system that gives you visibility, flexibility, and confidence—no matter how complex your media mix gets.

Samir BalwaniMay 1, 2025
Is Your Brand Ready for MMM? Here’s How to KnowMeasurement & Analytics

Is Your Brand Ready for MMM? Here’s How to Know

Media mix modeling (MMM) has become a buzzword for marketers chasing smarter insights—but is it actually right for your brand right now?

Samir BalwaniApril 29, 2025
Attention Metrics vs. Traditional Metrics: What's the Difference?Measurement & Analytics

Attention Metrics vs. Traditional Metrics: What's the Difference?

In this blog, you'll explore the shift from traditional to attention metrics, understand their importance for measuring consumer engagement, and learn how to implement them effectively in your advertising strategy.

Samir BalwaniJuly 9, 2024
Triangulation for Measuring Media ImpactMeasurement & Analytics

Triangulation for Measuring Media Impact

MMM can become a powerful addition to their media measurement stack and a point of triangulation for determining the true incrementality of their marketing investments.

Samir BalwaniMay 3, 2024

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