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Unified measurement and triangulation

Understand how Funnel uses a unified measurement solution to get more accurate data.

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Written by Sowjenya Parthasarathy
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No single measurement method can provide a complete picture of marketing effectiveness. Multi-touch attribution (MTA) excels at analyzing individual user journeys but falls short in channels with poor or no traceability, like TV, offline media, or consent-limited traffic. Similarly, marketing mix modeling (MMM) provides aggregate insights across channels but cannot explain user-level behavior.

To solve this, Funnel applies a triangulated measurement framework that integrates three complementary approaches:

  1. Multi-touch attribution (MTA)

  2. Marketing mix modeling (MMM)

  3. Incrementality testing

How triangulation works in Funnel

Funnel’s triangulation framework aligns insights across all three measurement methods to build a more reliable and actionable marketing measurement system.

Multi-touch attribution (MTA)

  • Focuses on user-level interactions

  • Suitable for digital, click-based journeys

  • Supports channel, campaign, or creative-level analysis

Marketing mix modeling (MMM)

  • Works on aggregated data

  • Ideal for upper funnel, offline, or long-term impact measurement

  • Captures effects of non-click media like TV or radio

Incrementality testing

  • Provides causal validation

  • Uses controlled experiments or natural tests to isolate lift

  • Helps validate MMM and MTA results

By combining these methods, Funnel helps you:

  • Adjust for blind spots in each model.

  • Cross-check assumptions using different techniques.

  • Make more confident decisions across all channels.

Why triangulation matters

Relying on just one method can lead to misinformed strategies. For example:

  • MTA might undervalue TV ads that do not generate direct clicks.

  • MMM might overstate correlations without proving causality.

  • Incrementality tests may be difficult to scale or run continuously.

Funnel’s triangulated approach allows you to:

  • Use MTA for real-time tactical adjustments.

  • Use MMM for strategic planning and budget allocation.

  • Use testing to validate and fine-tune assumptions.

Together, these form a unified measurement system that improves accuracy and supports better decision-making.

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