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You may click to consent to our and our 174 partners’ processing for such purposes. Alternatively, you may click to refuse to consent, or access more detailed information and change your preferences before consenting. Your preferences will apply to this website only. Please note that some processing of your personal data may not require your consent, but you have a right to object to such processing. You can change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by returning to this site and clicking the \"Privacy\" button at the bottom of the webpage.":1,"#With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning. You may click to consent to our and our 174 partners’ processing as described above. Alternatively you may click to refuse to consent or access more detailed information and change your preferences before consenting.":1,"#話しましょう":1,"#リソース":1,"#ブログ":1,"#ログイン":1,"#始めましょう":1,"#MMM for Gaming Growth: Q&A":1,"#A panel of industry experts from AIM by Kochava and <a ljsid-1=\"\">TikTok Gaming</a> recently hosted the <a ljsid-3=\"\">webinar</a> <strong ljsid-5=\"\">Power Up Your Measurement: MMM Tooling for Gaming Growth</strong>. The panel unpacked the next generation of real-time marketing mix modeling (MMM) technology and its utility for today’s gaming UA managers, who must navigate and optimize omnichannel strategies in a privacy-first age. For this follow-up, webinar panelists have compiled audience questions around MMM for gaming growth to address and elaborate upon in further detail.":1,"#Insights from Q&A on leveraging MMM for gaming growth to help gaming marketers optimize data-driven, privacy-forward omnichannel strategies.":1,"#MMM gaming user":1,"#会議を予約する":1,"#お問い合わせ":1,"#家":1,"#使い方":1,"#Use profiles to select personalised advertising":1,"#Store and/or access information on a device":1,"#ON":1,"#OFF":1,"#Measure content performance":1,"#3Q GmbH":1,"#ACCEPT ALL":1,"#Use precise geolocation data":1,"#Use limited data to select content":1,"#Measure advertising performance":1,"#SAVE & EXIT":1,"#REJECT ALL":1,"#OBJECT ALL":1,"#Special Purposes and Features":1,"#Back":1,"#Create profiles for personalised advertising":1,"#PARTNERS":1,"#Use profiles to select personalised content":1,"#Use limited data to select advertising":1,"#LEGITIMATE INTEREST":1,"#Legitimate Interest Vendors":1,"#Create profiles to personalise content":1,"#Adwatch S.L.":1,"#Legitimate Interest Purpose(s)":1,"#Review and object to processing of personal data without your consent on the basis of a legitimate interest for each purpose and by each partner below. Expand each purpose or partner list item for more information to help make your choice. To object to the special purposes of ensuring security, preventing fraud, and debugging, and technically delivering ads or content click on a partner's privacy policy link.":1,"#Develop and improve services":1,"#Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources":1,"#Actively scan device characteristics for identification":1,"#Got more questions on MMM for the gaming vertical?":1,"#Note that understanding the model’s inherent error rate and confidence intervals is crucial for setting realistic expectations in interpreting the results. A robust MMM tool provides this information, allowing marketers to make decisions with a clear understanding of any associated uncertainty.":1,"#AIM by Kochava is a dedicated measurement platform that brings a modern, privacy-first, and real-time approach to the challenges of today’s gaming market, empowering UA marketers with the tools needed to optimize their strategies and drive growth.":1,"#MMM analyzes channel effectiveness and saturation to provide data-driven <strong ljsid-1=\"\">budget recommendations</strong> for desired marketing goals—maximizing overall sales, improving cost-per-acquisition, or optimizing for other key performance indicators (KPIs).":1,"#While setting up marketing mix modeling requires a thoughtful approach and access to quality data, it is no longer the complex, resource-heavy endeavor it once was. Setup is more streamlined and user-friendly than ever, thanks to advancements in technology and the emergence of next-generation MMM solutions such as AIM by Kochava.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">All this has changed.</strong></em> Cutting-edge MMM providers such as AIM by Kochava have developed more advanced models adapted for dynamic industries like gaming. These next-generation MMM solutions are automated, frequently updated, and provide user-friendly, actionable insights, making them highly relevant and useful for today’s market.":1,"#AIM addresses the challenges posed by increasing limitations on touch attribution and the struggle of traditional MMM to keep pace with the dynamic UA landscape. It offers features such as optimized budgeting, accurate forecasting, and powerful scenario planning to bolster buying decisions with data-driven insights.":1,"#11. How would you suggest advertisers integrate MMM results together with attribution results to make strategic decisions?":1,"#The frequency with which gaming advertisers should refresh their MMM model is contingent on various factors, including the model’s design and sophistication, the volatility of the market, and the company’s specific objectives and capabilities. Overall, the refresh rate of an MMM model for gaming advertisers should be tailored to the unique needs of the business, the agility of the marketing team, and the dynamics of the gaming market. While some advertisers may benefit from daily updates, others may find weekly or monthly recommendations more practical. The key is to ensure that the output is actionable, timely, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals and operational capabilities.":1,"#Marketing mix modeling has indeed been used by traditional advertisers for a good long while. Despite this, adopting MMM has traditionally come with challenges due to its inherent complexity, significant resource requirements, and, in recent decades, the notion that it is an outdated approach compared to real-time attribution models. However, as webinar panelists emphasized, MMM methodology has evolved significantly in the last few years, with next-generation providers developing more advanced, automated models better suited to dynamic industries like gaming. In fact, it is highly likely that personnel at your company are already deriving valuable insights from MMM, even if they are not explicitly aware of it.":1,"#The technology behind modern MMM solutions has advanced significantly, allowing for more frequent updates, with some tools capable of providing daily or near real-time recommendations. This is particularly beneficial for dynamic industries like gaming, where market conditions and user behaviors can change rapidly. However, the optimal cadence for model refreshes should align with the gaming company’s decision-making cycles. If the advertiser makes budget allocation decisions on a weekly basis, then weekly MMM recommendations would be most beneficial. For strategic planning and longer-term decisions, monthly or even quarterly updates might be more appropriate.":1,"#By following these suggestions, gaming advertisers new to MMM can set themselves up for success, leveraging the model to gain deeper insights, optimize their marketing spend, and ultimately drive better business outcomes. Remember that the MMM journey is one of continuous learning and improvement, and the insights it provides can become a competitive advantage in the evolving gaming market.":1,"#Advertisers are encouraged to use MMM in conjunction with other measurement tools to cross-validate findings and gain a more comprehensive understanding of marketing performance. This will help them leverage the strengths of each method and mitigate the impact of any individual model’s error rate. The goal is to reduce error to a level where the insights provided by the MMM model are actionable and drive marketing efficiency and positive results.":1,"#Webinar panelists emphasized the importance of transparency in MMM results, where error rates and confidence intervals—as well as insights into how these figures are calculated—are clearly revealed. This helps marketers understand the limitations of the model and make informed decisions based on its outputs. Note that the error rate of an MMM model can be put into context by comparing it to the error rates of other marketing measurement methods such as last-click attribution, which may not capture the full complexity of the consumer journey.":1,"#MMM is an iterative process. Experiment and continuously refine and optimize the model, making incremental adjustments to your marketing strategy and testing the impact of these changes. Over time, you can fine-tune your marketing mix to achieve better efficiency and ROI.":1,"#In addition to real-scenario testing, conducting backtests—seeing how a model would have performed after the fact—is key validation. By applying the MMM model to historical data, marketers can compare its forecasts to the actual results for that period. This retrospective analysis helps identify discrepancies and pinpoint areas where further refinements might improve accuracy.":1,"#13. How should a gaming company test an MMM model?":1,"#12. Is AIM a dedicated measurement platform partner for game UA?":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Customizable reports:</strong> Readily generated reports that focus on specific KPIs, channels, or time periods, tailored to the needs of the user.":1,"#The cutting-edge, next-gen approach to MMM, championed by platforms like AIM by Kochava, is designed to be privacy-first and future-proof, making it an essential tool for gaming advertisers looking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing. With these solutions, companies can harness powerful insights to make data-driven decisions, optimize marketing spend, and ultimately achieve better ROI without the need for extensive in-house expertise or resources.":1,"#17. Why isn’t MMM more common? Why is it hard to find a tool that provides usable results?":1,"#The gaming industry is subject to swift changes due to new game releases, competitor actions, and shifts in consumer preferences. An MMM model that refreshes its recommendations frequently can help advertisers stay agile and respond to shifts promptly. The availability of quality data is also a key factor, as the model can be updated only as frequently as the flow of data allows.":1,"#14. Any suggestions for gaming advertisers who are just starting to explore MMM?":1,"#Modern MMM tools present data in a format that is easy to interpret and act upon. This means that the insights are not only interesting but also actionable, allowing marketing teams to implement recommendations with confidence. The user interface (UI) offered by contemporary MMM solutions is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, enabling users to navigate and interpret the data easily. The UI may include:":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Marketing executives</strong>: CMOs and other marketing leaders who require a high-level view of marketing effectiveness to inform strategy and report to other company stakeholders.":1,"#An MMM onboarding process begins by feeding the model comprehensive historical data, such as daily aggregated marketing spend, sales or conversion data, and other relevant metrics. This process has become more straightforward and doesn’t require the technical integrations of the past, such as SDKs or tags. Beyond collecting and ensuring the quality of historical data, marketers consult with an MMM provider to understand business nuances, develop a tailored statistical model, and integrate various data sources through user-friendly APIs.":1,"#MMM optimizes budget allocation by taking into account the interplay among channels and recognizing saturation points to prevent diminishing returns. This helps identify inefficiencies and opportunities within the marketing strategy, such as areas of overspending or potential channels that could drive higher returns with additional investment.":1,"#If you seek clarity on how MMM can enhance your gaming marketing strategies, <a ljsid-1=\"\">AIM by Kochava</a> is ready to assist. Our team of experts can provide guidance on incorporating MMM into your gaming tech stack for success in a privacy-first landscape. <a ljsid-3=\"\">Set up an expert consultation with us</a> to explore how we can support your needs and keep you ahead in the evolving digital advertising ecosystem.":1,"#A robust MMM model aims to minimize error by using advanced statistical methods and high-quality data, accounting for any and all factors that could influence the outcome, such as seasonality, market trends, and external events. The model is calibrated and validated using historical data to ensure that its predictions remain as accurate as possible.":1,"#Rather than overhauling your entire measurement strategy at once, start with a pilot program. Test MMM on a specific campaign or subset of your marketing channels to learn how to interpret the model’s outputs and gain confidence in its predictive capabilities. This will enable you to integrate MMM painlessly with your existing attribution and analytics tools and assess a more comprehensive view of your marketing performance.":1,"#Advertisers can effectively leverage the complementary strengths of MMM and attribution data to make informed, data-driven budget decisions aligned with both short-term and long-term marketing objectives. This integrated approach—inherent to a large degree in next-generation MMM tools—enables advertisers to navigate the complexities of today’s marketing landscape and effectively allocate their budgets for maximum impact.":1,"#MMM provides a clearer understanding of the impact of organic efforts versus paid marketing, essential for accurately attributing growth and understanding the true value of paid campaigns. The tool’s forecasting and scenario planning capabilities allow marketers to anticipate future outcomes and adapt strategies accordingly. As the gaming market and consumer behaviors evolve, MMM’s data-driven adaptability ensures that insights remain current, guiding marketers through market shifts. Finally, MMM fosters alignment across different marketing teams within an organization, ensuring that all efforts are coordinated toward common goals and that each team understands the impact of their work on overall marketing success.":1,"#4. Can MMM help bridge gaps across marketing teams?":1,"#A key benefit of MMM is its ability to provide a holistic view of marketing performance. Unlike last-touch attribution models that focus solely on the final touchpoint before a conversion, MMM considers the cumulative impact of all marketing touchpoints throughout the customer journey. This helps marketers understand the true drivers of sales and identify synergies between channels. Additionally, MMM factors in external variables such as seasonality, competitor activity, and macroeconomic trends, delivering a more dimensional understanding of marketing performance.":1,"#Webinar panelists emphasized the importance of data quality and comprehensiveness, which fortunately is a hallmark of the gaming industry. Historical data, ideally spanning one to three years or more, is necessary to capture long-term trends, seasonality, and business cycles, all of which impact the model’s accuracy.":1,"#16. What’s an MMM model’s error rate?":1,"#15. How often should gaming advertisers...":1,"#6. How hard is it to set up MMM?":1,"#Ideally, the model’s output should be tailored to align with existing workflows and decision-making processes within an organization. This enables marketing teams to integrate MMM insights seamlessly into their strategies and make informed, data-driven decisions.":1,"#Implementing marketing mix modeling can lead to significant performance efficiency boosts in marketing strategy and execution. A primary benefit is enhanced return on ad spend (ROAS), as MMM helps pinpoint the marketing channels yielding the highest returns, allowing for strategic reallocation of budget based on analysis of cost curves. MMM can drive down cost per acquisition (CPA) by identifying and focusing on cost-efficient channels that engage the most users for the least spend.":1,"#Marketing mix modeling is an analytical approach that quantifies the contribution of an entire portfolio of diverse marketing initiatives to sales, then predicts the outcome of future marketing strategies. It parses historical data to evaluate the relative performance of all the various channels, including traditional media such as television and print as well as myriad digital placements. By assessing the influence of each component, MMM helps businesses understand how all marketing activities work together to drive sales. This allows for more informed decision making in allocating resources for maximum effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).":1,"#14. Any suggestions for gaming advertisers...":1,"#Historically, implementing MMM has been seen as a complex and resource-intensive process. It required significant data collection, processing, and a team of skilled data scientists to build, interpret, and maintain the models. This level of complexity and resource requirement made MMM less accessible, especially for smaller companies or those without the necessary in-house expertise. Too, perception may linger that MMM is a one-off model run annually or semiannually that provides static, PDF-type outputs not actionable in real-time. This has made MMM appear outdated and less relevant, especially when compared to more immediate and responsive attribution models crucial for industries like gaming, where the market is dynamic and decisions need to be made quickly.":1,"#Check out <a ljsid-1=\"\">this post</a> on why many companies are choosing SaaS MMM tools over in-house solutions.":1,"#A testing process is iterative. Based on the outcomes of implementing recommendations and backtesting, marketers can make adjustments to the model, such as refining the input data, tweaking the parameters, or incorporating additional variables that influence marketing effectiveness. Continual improvement ensures that the model remains accurate and responsive to changing market conditions. Next-generation MMM platforms, such as AIM by Kochava, are designed to update in real-time or near-real-time, allowing for continuous learning from new market data. This ensures that the insights remain current and actionable, reflecting the latest campaign performances and market trends.":1,"#Yes, AIM (Always-On Incremental Measurement) by Kochava is a platform designed specifically to address the kinds of unique challenges faced by user acquisition (UA) marketers in the gaming industry.":1,"#MMM generates <strong ljsid-1=\"\">cost curves</strong>, identifying the point at which additional spending in a particular channel yields diminishing returns. This insight is crucial for optimizing marketing spend and avoiding overinvestment in channels that have reached their peak effectiveness.":1,"#An accurate and actionable model starts with aggregated market-level data encompassing sales and/or conversion figures compiled daily or weekly and provided to the model on an ongoing basis. This data serves as the dependent variable that enables the model to assess the influence of various factors on these outcomes.":1,"#Yes, marketing mix modeling is a powerful tool that can indeed bridge gaps across teams within an organization. By establishing a unified measurement framework, MMM evaluates the performance of all marketing channels under a common set of data and metrics. This shared understanding of performance drivers enables teams to align efforts with overall marketing goals, fostering collaboration and strategic decision making. The holistic view of marketing performance afforded by MMM aligns brand and performance marketing while encouraging cross-functional dialogue, leading to optimized content and targeting strategies.":1,"#In the dynamic, rapidly evolving world of mobile gaming, marketing mix modeling excels at parsing an immense amount of omnichannel data characteristic of the gaming industry. This approach is particularly beneficial for gaming companies leveraging a diverse blend of media channels, as MMM delivers a holistic view, helping to optimize budget allocation and refine overall marketing strategies. Moreover, by quantifying how different channels complement each other, MMM guides marketers in harnessing synergistic interactions to boost performance. Additionally, the model is adept at accounting for external factors such as seasonality, trends, holidays, and events, offering valuable insights to inform strategic planning.":1,"#12. Is AIM a dedicated measurement platform...":1,"#4. Can MMM help bridge gaps across...":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Brand marketers</strong>: Marketers concerned with building brand equity and awareness over time, needing to measure long-term effects of branding campaigns alongside short-term performance metrics.":1,"#Ensure that you have processes in place to collect and aggregate data accurately, as MMM relies on accurate, granular data from your media spend and performance as well as external factors that could influence marketing results. If you lack in-house expertise, consider partnering with an experienced MMM provider or consultant who will guide you through the complexities of setting up and interpreting the model. Keep in mind that next-generation MMM tools can be up and running with relative ease.":1,"#A key feature of AIM is its seamless integration without disruption into existing UA workflows. This is particularly important for gaming companies with complex systems and processes already in place. The platform also respects data privacy by operating without the need for SDKs, tags, or sensitive data, making it a future-proof solution in the evolving privacy landscape.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Scenario planning tools:</strong> Features that enable clients to simulate different marketing strategies and budget allocations to predict potential outcomes and optimize spend.":1,"#15. How often should gaming advertisers refresh their MMM model? Daily, weekly, monthly?":1,"#Marketers can implement the changes suggested by the MMM model, such as adjusting marketing spend across various channels, monitoring the resulting changes in metrics like sales, conversions, return on ad spend (ROAS), and cost per acquisition (CPA). By directly observing whether these recommendations lead to expected improvements, marketers can confidently assess the model’s ability to provide accurate guidance that improves results.":1,"#Tools that integrate these results assist advertisers in creating a comprehensive, data-driven strategy that accounts for the complexities of the modern marketing landscape. This holistic approach empowers them to make better-informed budget decisions and drive improved return on their marketing investments.":1,"#The panelists noted that modern MMM solutions such as AIM by Kochava have made the process of gathering and integrating these inputs more streamlined. The use of APIs and automated data ingestion processes allows for efficient, painless data collection.":1,"#Once the model is developed, it is calibrated and validated to ensure accurate market reflection and reliable predictive capabilities. The MMM partner and advertiser work together to interpret outputs and apply insights to marketing strategies. The model benefits from ongoing support and iterative improvements as new data comes in and market conditions evolve, ensuring that takeaways remain relevant and actionable.":1,"#17. Why isn’t MMM more common?...":1,"#7. What are the inputs needed to run MMM?":1,"#As the webinar panelists stated upfront, every model, including marketing mix modeling, has an inherent error rate. However, a well-designed MMM model will have a relatively low error rate and provide confidence intervals to help understand the precision of its predictions.":1,"#First and most important: <em ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Embrace a learning mindset.</strong></em> Approach MMM with curiosity and a willingness to challenge existing assumptions. MMM provides valuable insights that may differ from your current understanding of marketing effectiveness, so be prepared to reassess your premises based on your model’s data-driven findings.":1,"#MMM is forward-looking: By leveraging historical data, MMM models forecast potential outcomes for different scenarios, enabling marketers to simulate budget allocations and craft data-driven decisions. This predictive power is particularly valuable in such a dynamic, fast-paced industry as gaming, where consumer preferences and market conditions are constantly changing. Using MMM, marketers can stay ahead of the curve and adapt strategies accordingly.":1,"#2. Why should marketers use MMM?":1,"#Education":1,"#Finally, lean into MMM for strategic planning beyond tactical campaign optimizations. The model can help you understand the long-term effects of your marketing investments and inform budget allocation decisions for future periods, empowering you to make more informed, data-driven choices for your gaming business.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Integration with other sources:</strong> The ability to integrate MMM insights with other data sources, such as attribution models, to provide a more complete view of marketing performance.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Dashboard view:</strong> A centralized dashboard that provides a snapshot of key metrics and performance indicators, allowing clients to quickly assess the overall effectiveness of their marketing efforts.":1,"#Next-generation MMM solutions have significantly reduced the technical complexity and resource requirements for implementation. Gaming advertisers can now easily integrate MMM into their workflows, with daily or weekly model updates providing highly actionable insights. MMM offers several advantages over traditional last-touch attribution, including the ability to reveal channel saturation and make more informed budget allocation decisions. Gaming advertisers often run campaigns across multiple channels simultaneously, and MMM can reveal synergies among these channels, showing how they work together to boost overall performance.":1,"#11. How would you suggest advertisers integrate...":1,"#May 08":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Data analysts and scientists</strong>: Individuals who delve into the data to extract meaningful insights and trends, requiring a robust analytical tool to aid in their analyses.":1,"#Clients of MMM models are typically marketers who need to understand the effectiveness of their marketing spend and seek insights into the performance of their marketing investments. These clients can include:":1,"#Gaming companies are increasingly turning to MMM as a solution to navigate the complexities of user privacy and attribution. With regulations such as Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and potential shifts due to Google Privacy Sandbox for Android, MMM offers a privacy-compliant method that leverages aggregated data, enabling marketers to assess campaign effectiveness without individual-level tracking.":1,"#Strategic Consulting":1,"#AIM leverages advanced machine learning to provide real-time insights, crucial in a dynamic, fast-paced gaming environment where trends and user behaviors shift rapidly. By continuously learning from daily UA results, AIM adapts to new market information, ensuring that insights are always current and accurate. This empowers gaming marketers with immediate, powerful data for next-level growth strategies.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Media planners and buyers</strong>: Professionals responsible for allocating budgets across various media channels, needing to justify media mix decisions with data-driven insights.":1,"#The multifaceted outputs from marketing mix modeling are designed to provide a full understanding of marketing performance across various channels. When you engage with an MMM solution, you receive actionable insights that are comprehensive, actionable, and effective for optimizing your marketing mix in a privacy-first, data-driven environment:":1,"#Marketers need to adopt marketing mix modeling to gain a holistic view of their diverse advertising stack and understand the effectiveness of each channel. MMM provides a comprehensive analysis of the entire marketing funnel, from top-of-funnel brand awareness campaigns to bottom-of-funnel conversion tactics. Gaming companies—subject to frequent shifts in consumer preferences, technology, and competitive actions—can leverage MMM across the entire marketing mix to quantify the impact of digital and traditional channels, optimize marketing spend, and make data-driven decisions.":1,"#8. What outputs does one get from MMM?":1,"#10. What does an MMM UI offer?":1,"#5. What performance improvements can...":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Performance marketers</strong>: Marketers focused on optimizing ad spend to achieve the best possible return on investment (ROI), needing to understand the impact of different marketing channels on conversions and sales.":1,"#Such objective evaluation helps resolve biases and promotes a data-driven culture, ensuring that strategic decisions are based on solid analysis rather than individual team preferences. It provides insights into how different channels affect various stages of the marketing funnel, allowing teams to coordinate their efforts toward a seamless customer journey. Additionally, MMM guides efficient budget allocation by revealing the incremental impact of marketing spend, which can reduce internal competition for resources and improve ROI.":1,"#The forecasting and scenario foresight afforded by MMM enable gaming companies to anticipate the impact of different marketing investments and prepare for future market conditions. Such predictive capability is crucial for launching new games or entering new markets. Moreover, MMM aids in competitive analysis, providing insights into how rival launches may affect a company’s game performance and entail strategic responses. MMM can serve as a unifying metric that enhances collaboration across a gaming company’s marketing teams, aligning their efforts toward shared objectives and collective success.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Diana Petrova</strong><br ljsid-1=\"\"> Head of Client Measurement Gaming EMEA<br ljsid-3=\"\"> <img ljsid-5=\"\">":1,"#As the gaming industry faces increasing privacy restrictions and data availability challenges, MMM has become a future-proof measurement strategy bridging the gaps left because of evolving privacy policies. By adopting a data-driven, experimental approach to MMM, gaming companies can unlock powerful benefits, such as understanding the true drivers of their success and maintaining a competitive edge in such a rapidly changing market while adapting to a privacy-forward world.":1,"#Want to learn more? Download our <a ljsid-1=\"\">MMM 101 eBook</a>.":1,"#13. How should a gaming company test an MMM...":1,"#9. Who are the clients of an MMM model?":1,"#3. How can MMM help an evolving gaming market?":1,"#Partners like Kochava are doing a pretty good job to make it as easy as possible for you to make the decision.":1,"#With the evolution of MMM technology amid the evolving privacy landscape, there is a marked shift toward adopting more sophisticated, real-time, and privacy-compliant MMM solutions that provide a holistic view of marketing effectiveness and drive optimal, future-forward decision making.":1,"#The error rate is a measure of the model’s accuracy in forecasting outcomes based on input the data it receives. This is often expressed through confidence intervals that give a range within which the true value of the model’s estimates is likely to fall. Narrower confidence intervals indicate higher precision, while wider intervals suggest greater uncertainty.":1,"#MMM offers powerful <strong ljsid-1=\"\">forecasting and scenario planning</strong> capabilities, allowing gaming companies to predict future marketing performance and simulate the potential impact of various budget allocation strategies.":1,"#MMM separates the <strong ljsid-1=\"\">incremental impact</strong> of marketing efforts from baseline sales, providing invaluable insights into the true value added by your marketing investments. It reveals synergies among various marketing channels, helping businesses understand how various initiatives work together to drive sales.":1,"#MMM offers <strong ljsid-1=\"\">detailed sales attribution</strong>, revealing the contribution of each marketing channel, both online and offline. This granular understanding of the marketing mix enables gaming companies to make informed decisions about where to allocate budgets for maximum impact.":1,"#Gaming companies who really embrace innovative measurement strategies will be able to identify the true drivers of their success and stay ahead of the competition … One thing is clear: The old ways of measurement will not work moving forward.":1,"#1. What is marketing mix modeling (MMM)?":1,"#Check out the full webinar on demand <a ljsid-1=\"\">here</a>.":1,"#As the expert speakers at the webinar emphasized, the true test of a MMM model comes from its application in the real world—that is where the rubber meets the road. Testing an MMM model involves a multifaceted approach to validate its accuracy and actionability. The testing process can begin with applying the model’s initial incremental recommendations to real-world marketing strategy, then observing the impact on key performance indicators (KPIs).":1,"#By integrating the granular, real-time insights into campaign impact from attribution data with the strategic, long-term insights about marketing effectiveness over time from MMM, advertisers can understand a complete picture of marketing performance. Advertisers can use MMM results to identify saturation points, measure incrementality, and understand channel synergies. They can complement these insights with attribution data on short-term conversions and immediate ROI. This integrated approach helps ensure that budget allocations across their marketing mix are aligned with both immediate and long-term business goals.":1,"#The UI is crafted to empower marketers with the ability to make informed, strategic decisions without requiring deep technical expertise in data science or statistical modeling. It bridges the gap between complex modeling techniques and practical marketing applications, ensuring that insights generated by the model are accessible and actionable for clients.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Actionable insights:</strong> Data presented in a way that advises on steps for optimization, such as recommendations for budget reallocation.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Data visualization:</strong> Graphs, charts, and other visual tools that make complex data more digestible and clearly depict important trends and patterns.":1,"#Next, ad spend data comprises expenditures broken down by channel and aggregated to the same frequency as sales data. External factors affecting sales but beyond the scope of marketing efforts, including economic indicators, weather conditions, holidays, and significant events, should also be incorporated. For gaming companies, conversion funnel data is key, as it maps out the customer journey from app installs to in-app purchases, helping to attribute value to different marketing activities.":1,"#5. What performance improvements can one expect when implementing MMM?":1,"#Answers to your questions from the AIM by Kochava + TikTok Gaming webinar":1,"#A robust MMM solution delivers insights that are tactical as well as strategic, allowing UA managers to make informed decisions at the campaign level. Insights from MMM should be easily interpretable, actionable, and integrated into the decision-making process—without needing a team of data scientists to dissect and decipher the outputs.":1,"#MMM Insights at Gamesforum Barcelona | Meta & Pixel Federation":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\">Michal Prokop Grno</a>, Marketing &amp; Growth, <a ljsid-2=\"\">Pixel Federation</a>":1,"#Marketing mix modeling (MMM) strategies explored in a Gamesforum Barcelona roundtable featuring Meta, Pixel Federation, and AIM by Kochava.":1,"#On stage at Gamesforum Barcelona 2024. From left to right: Michal Prokrop Grno (Pixel Federation), Gary Danks (AIM), Alfonso Calatrava (Meta), and Jordi de los Pinos (Smadex).":1,"#Check out <a ljsid-1=\"\">this post</a> on why companies are choosing SaaS solutions to MMM rather than building in-house solutions.":1,"#The future of MMM is real-time. Advances in technology mean MMM models can now be updated daily, continuously providing UA teams with the most current data to inform their strategies. This real-time capability gives marketers the power to adapt to changes immediately. MMM is no longer a slow, clunky, quarterly or semiannual assessment that’s tedious to take into action.":1,"#1. Understanding MMM: A Tool for Sophisticated Measurement":1,"#Take the Next Step With MMM":1,"#4. Actionable Insights at Your Fingertips":1,"#On stage at Gamesforum Barcelona 2024. From left to right: Michal Prokop Grno (Pixel Federation), Gary Danks (AIM), Alfonso Calatrava (Meta), and Jordi de los Pinos (Smadex).":1,"#6. MMM of the Future Is Real-Time":1,"#3. Implementing MMM Is Easier Than You Think":1,"#Events":1,"#Games Forum Barcelona Logo":1,"#For additional information about the AIM platform, <a ljsid-1=\"\">book a meeting</a> with Gary and the AIM team.":1,"#With privacy regulations tightening and the deprecation of third-party cookies and mobile ad IDs fast approaching, MMM is becoming increasingly crucial. It offers a privacy-first approach to measurement that doesn’t rely on personally identifiable information (PII) or user-level data, making it a valuable asset for user acquisition (UA) teams navigating the shifting privacy landscape while still understanding the impact of their marketing and making data-driven optimization decisions.":1,"#The panel discussion made it clear that MMM is not just a complementary tool but rather a necessary evolution for UA teams looking to thrive in a privacy-first world.":1,"#Gone are the days when MMM was deemed a complex, resource-intensive process. Today, integration with MMM platforms such as AIM (Always-On Incremental Measurement) is seamless, requiring minimal technical resources and leveraging familiar data sets from mobile measurement partners (MMPs). This ease of setup means that any organization regardless of size can benefit from the insights MMM provides.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\">Gary Danks</a>, GM of AIM, recently had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of marketing mix modeling (MMM) in a panel discussion featuring industry experts from Meta, Pixel Federation, and Smadex at <a ljsid-2=\"\">Gamesforum Barcelona</a> 2024. The session, aptly titled “Why UA Teams Are Embracing Marketing Mix Modeling,” shined a spotlight on the growing importance of MMM in the ever-evolving landscape of user acquisition (UA).":1,"#Additional speakers included:":1,"#5. The Democratization of Data":1,"#Here are key takeaways from the session that are sure to resonate with anyone looking to future-proof their marketing strategies.":1,"#Key takeaways from an expert MMM panel at Gamesforum Barcelona":1,"#One of the most exciting aspects of MMM is its potential to level the playing field. Smaller players and discovery partners stand to gain significantly as MMM reveals the true value of their contributions—often under-attributed in last-touch models. This democratization of data empowers marketers to allocate budgets more effectively and recognize the synergies among different media channels in ways not possible with last-touch attribution alone.":1,"#by Jeff Richardson":1,"#2. The Importance of MMM in Today’s Privacy-Centric World":1,"#Marketing mix modeling, or MMM, isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a sophisticated statistical analysis method that evaluates the impact of various marketing efforts and external factors on your conversions and sales. Unlike last-touch attribution, which credits the final touchpoint before a conversion event, MMM provides a holistic view by considering the incremental impact of all marketing touchpoints, both online and offline. Read this <a ljsid-1=\"\">helpful analogy</a> for understanding the difference between MMM and last-touch attribution.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\">Alfonso Calatrava</a>, Third-Party Measurement Specialist, EMEA, <a ljsid-2=\"\">Meta</a>":1,"#To learn more about MMM, check out <a ljsid-1=\"\">this interview</a> between Josh Vowles, Head of Content for Gamesforum, and Gary Danks, GM of AIM.":1,"#Industry":1,"#Mar 20":1,"#Loslegen":1,"#Anmeldung":1,"#Heim":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Time-Consuming In-House Development:</strong> Developing an MMM solution in-house is time intensive, often taking months or years to become fully operational. During this period, market opportunities can be missed, and the model may become outdated before it’s even launched.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Substantial In-House Investment:</strong> Building an MMM solution in-house is a significant financial undertaking. It involves not just the initial development costs but also ongoing expenses for updates, maintenance, and scaling.":1,"#In the realm of marketing mix modeling (MMM), brands are shifting from in-house solutions to specialized SaaS platforms.":1,"#1. The Expertise Gap: Navigating the Technical Complexities of MMM":1,"#2. A Wider Lens: Overcoming the Narrow Vision of In-House Data":1,"#As experts in SaaS solutions, we’ve identified five key reasons why this historical pattern is resurfacing and why SaaS is emerging as the go-to choice for MMM adoption.":1,"#5 Reasons Companies Are Choosing SaaS MMM Products Over In-House MMM":1,"#Choosing AIM (Always-on Incremental Measurement) as your MMM SaaS platform means embracing a solution that is not only technically advanced but also strategically aligned with the future of marketing.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Adaptive and Proactive SaaS:</strong> SaaS platforms are designed to be adaptive, continually integrating the latest market developments and technological innovations. This foresight ensures that your MMM strategy is not only current but also future-ready.":1,"#Ready to explore SaaS MMM? <a ljsid-1=\"\">Book a meeting now</a>.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Economical and Scalable SaaS:</strong> SaaS solutions offer a more economical alternative with their subscription-based model. This approach allows for scalability and flexibility, adapting to your needs without the burden of heavy, upfront investment.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Specialized Skill Requirements:</strong> Developing an MMM solution in-house requires a rare blend of skills—deep knowledge of marketing, proficiency in advanced statistical analysis, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.":1,"#4. Cost Analysis: The Economic Realities of In-House vs. SaaS MMM":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Rapidly Changing Industry Landscape:</strong> The marketing domain, especially in digital and app spaces, is constantly evolving with new technologies, shifting privacy regulations, and changing consumer behaviors.":1,"#Jan 11":1,"#Don’t let the complexities of in-house MMM development hold back your marketing strategies. <a ljsid-1=\"\">Contact us</a> to discover how AIM (Always-on Incremental Measurement) by Kochava can revolutionize your approach to marketing mix modeling, ensuring agility, insight, and value in your marketing endeavors.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Ready-to-Deploy SaaS Solutions:</strong> SaaS platforms offer immediate deployment. This quick-to-market advantage means you can start leveraging advanced MMM capabilities almost instantly, keeping you agile and responsive in a dynamic market.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Consistent Expertise in SaaS:</strong> SaaS platforms address these challenges head-on. They offer access to a team of experts whose collective knowledge and experience ensure that the MMM solution remains state-of-the-art and resilient to personnel changes.":1,"#3. Future-Proofing Marketing: Staying Ahead with SaaS Innovations":1,"#The shift from in-house solutions to specialized SaaS platforms in the realm of marketing mix modeling (MMM) is a trend echoing past experiences in marketing technology. A decade ago, companies faced similar challenges with attribution platforms, eventually realizing the complexities and resource demands of in-house development. This pattern, repeated with technologies like ad servers and demand-side platforms, is now evident in MMM.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Risk of Knowledge Loss:</strong> In-house solutions depend heavily on the expertise of individuals. If these key players leave, the organization faces the risk of losing critical intellectual capital and operational continuity.":1,"#5. Speed to Market: The Critical Advantage of SaaS Platforms":1,"#Conclusion":1,"#The historical shift from in-house to SaaS platforms in MMM mirrors a broader trend in marketing technologies. This movement is driven by the need for specialized expertise, comprehensive data insights, adaptability to market changes, cost efficiency, and speed to market. These are all areas where SaaS solutions have a distinct advantage.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">In-House Data Limitations:</strong> In-house MMM models often suffer from a myopic view, limited to the company’s data. This limitation can skew insights and hinder the ability to make well-rounded marketing decisions.":1,"#Take the Next Step":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Rich Data Pool in SaaS:</strong> In contrast, SaaS platforms benefit from a broader array of market knowledge, including diverse industry insights and consumer behavior patterns. This rich data pool leads to more accurate and greater insights.":1,"#Marketing Mix Modeling":1,"#The potential results you could achieve using AIM's next-generation tools.":1,"#Simply complete the form and book a time that's convenient for you. Begin your journey towards more effective and efficient marketing with AIM today.":1,"#When you meet with our experienced AIM team, we'll explore:":1,"#Discover the Power of AIM: Schedule a Meeting Today":1,"#How AIM can integrate seamlessly into your existing workflows":1,"#Let’s Get Started":1,"#Optimize Your Budget with AIM's Advanced Models It's time to supercharge your UA marketing with AIM's advanced learning system. Are you ready to unlock actionable insights, optimized budget plans, accurate forecasts, and powerful scenario-planning tools that can drive your growth?":1,"#How AIM works to provide insights that can enhance your UA strategy.":1},"version":353}]