This article discusses the importance of measuring incrementality and causal impact in marketing campaigns, rather than relying solely on ROAS. It covers methods like geo-split tests, hold-out audiences, and ghost ads to establish true lift and isolate the causal effect of marketing investments.
Quasi-Experimental Techniques
Difference-in-Differences, Regression Discontinuity, Synthetic Control, Instrumental Variables, front-door/back-door criteria.
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admin May 29, 2025
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Using Causal Inference for Measuring Marketing Impact: How BBC Studios Utilises Geo Holdouts and…
Analyst Skill StackThis article discusses how BBC Studios utilizes geo holdouts and causal inference techniques like Propensity Score Analysis (PSA) to accurately measure the marketing impact of their campaigns. It provides a detailed overview of the methodologies and challenges involved in conducting rigorous lift tests to establish causality.
Frank Hopkins May 29, 2025