Research & Data Quality

The Importance of Incrementality in Retail Media Measurement

  • INSIGHTS STUDIOS

Despite massive growth driven by significant investments, retail media performance measurement still falls short in many areas. On October 15, OptiMine and Best Buy dove deep into the use of incrementality measurement for retail media, how it works and why it is so unique in the RMN space. Attendees explored why (and how) some of the world’s largest brands have embraced it for improved success.

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Improve Marketing Mix Model (MMM) Accuracy by Identifying these Effects

  • MSI

This study explores the identification of nonlinear and time-varying effects in marketing mix models (MMM). It highlights the challenges of conflation in model selection and proposes a framework for simulating and estimating these effects using Gaussian processes. The study emphasizes the importance of accurately identifying the underlying response to optimize marketing spending.

The research provides insights into the complexities of marketing effectiveness and offers practical solutions for improving model accuracy. By addressing the issue of conflation, the study aims to enhance the decision-making process in marketing strategies.

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AI for Data Analysis in Marketing and Advertising

Attendees joined ARF in NYC for two workshops – a morning session tailored for professionals without a background in coding, and an afternoon session for data scientists, analysts, engineers, and other data science professionals – that highlighted how to utilize LLMs to analyze example datasets. Additionally, attendees had the chance to participate in real-time AI tool demonstrations.

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ARF Attention Measurement Validation Initiative: Phase 2 Report (2nd Edition)

  • ARF ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Explore the latest findings from the ARF Attention Measurement Validation Initiative. The phase two report is a comprehensive examination of various attention measurement methods used in creative testing. It concludes with reflections on the challenges of attention measurement, as well as some suggestions for advertisers on how to choose and evaluate attention measurement providers.

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