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But some may be running before they can walk
We noticed a surprisingly low number of survey respondents are using measurement techniques, like lift studies or incrementality testing. We’d expect data-informed marketing teams to start with these tests before looking at more complex approaches like MMM.
Which of the following marketing measurement methods do you currently use?
conversion lift studies
incrementality testing
Marketers are sleeping on zero-party data
With third-party data losing its charm, marketers focus on collecting first-party data. Still, many overlook zero-party data, which is data that comes from customer surveys and loyalty program.
What type of data does your organization prioritize?
Zero-party data
First-party data
Third-party data
12%
8%
Zero-party data
16%
First-party data
87%
Third-party data
58%
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use marketing mix modeling
use campaign experimentation
use predictive analytics
49%
67%
32%
use marketing mix modeling
use campaign experimentation
use predictive analytics
more data is being used compared to 2020
of marketers can’t make sense of their data
is expected to deliver better results with less budget
use marketing mix modeling
use campaign experimentation
use predictive analytics
49%
67%
32%
use marketing mix modeling
use campaign experimentation
use predictive analytics
days is the average sales cycle
of revenue is recognized within 6 months
years until full revenue recognition from marketing activities
Do you have enough time to analyze and act on your data?
say they don't have enough time to analyze their data
0%
56%
say they don't have enough time to analyze their data
increase in attributed conversions
decrease in cost per action
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