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MMM Was Never Asked/ Built to Decide — Now Business Needs It To: How Agile, Granular Large Causal Models Make That Possible

  • INSIGHTS STUDIOS

Business has quietly started asking MMM to do a job it was never built for—carry real, ongoing decision-making authority, not just produce a quarterly report someone interprets. This Insights Studio on November 5 unpacked the two structural gaps (actionable granularity and continuous learning) that no amount of governance or faster refresh cycles can fix, and showed how Large Causal Foundation Models, were built for exactly this: granular, continuously learning causal decisions at the resolution the business actually operates in.

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From Insights to Action: Getting the Most Value from MMM

  • INSIGHTS STUDIOS

On November 4, OptiMine, an Uptempo company, explored what it takes to move beyond slow refresh cycles and fragmented data and build a measurement stack that turns insights into defensible action. Panelists discussed bridging the actionability gap, maximizing results through granular precision, connecting science to strategy and the future measurement stack.

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Creative Effectiveness 2026

On October 14, the ARF Creative Effectiveness conference dove into the challenges shaping creative strategy today. Industry experts explored how marketers can balance short-term results with long-term brand building, measure creative impact, and leverage AI and commerce media without sacrificing brand equity. Attendees heard perspectives on what’s working, what isn’t, and how to connect creative strategy to measurable business outcomes. Following the conference, the ARF David Ogilvy Awards were held to celebrate research- and insight-driven advertising.

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Saturation Curves Are a Relic: How Large Causal Models Are Replacing Linear Projection with True Marketing Optimization

  • INSIGHTS STUDIOS

On September 10, DATA POEM introduced interconnected, non-linear optimization using Large Causal Models, which enable real-time, granular decision-making across all marketing levers and market scenarios. This session was designed for leaders who suspect their current optimization framework is leaving significant value on the table—and want to understand what the architectural alternative looks like in practice.

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