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MTA, MMM, RCTs … What Is the Truth and What Can You Trust?

Dec 3, 2025 · Global

The marketing measurement toolkit is more complex than ever—MTA, MMM, RCTs—all promising answers yet often delivering conflicting results. This session breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of today’s leading methods, explores whether AI introduces clarity or confusion, and tackles the biggest question of all: do we really believe the numbers? Join us to cut through the noise and learn how to instill confidence in your measurement approach with stakeholders across the business.

Defending Brand Marketing – Why Is It So Hard?

Nov 19, 2025 · Global

Brand marketing remains under constant scrutiny—often the first to face cuts when budgets tighten. Why? This session will explore the persistent challenge of defending brand investment inside the boardroom. We’ll unpack what marketers are getting right (and wrong) in how they measure brand impact. Learn how to reframe brand as a long-term value driver, not a discretionary spend, and gain practical strategies to protect and prioritize brand investment.

Why Isn’t Marketing on the Balance Sheet (and Why Doesn’t the CFO Trust You)?

Jan 14, 2026 · Global

Marketing remains a critical driver of growth—so why isn’t it accounted for like other business assets? In this session, we dive into the obstacles for Marketing in demonstrating impact in a way a CFO can trust. We’ll explore what it takes to link marketing activities to outcomes that matter and how to close the communication gap between Finance and Marketing. Walk away with actionable ideas to elevate Marketing’s financial fluency and secure its place as a measurable, strategic asset.

Whitepaper
Marketers know brand builds growth—but until now, proof was elusive.
The new Brand as Performance (BaP) whitepaper from MMA Global and TransUnion reveals that traditional measurement methods have undervalued brand’s impact by up to 83%. Backed by studies from Ally, Kroger, and Campbell’s, BaP shows how brand campaigns lift favorability (+24%), drive higher conversions (4–5x), and deliver 1.8–6x greater long-term sales impact compared to short-term tactics. With BaP, CMOs finally have the evidence to defend budgets, optimize strategy, and demonstrate marketing’s full value.

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