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23% -- marketing mix model adoption rate for brands running paid media (Q1 2026)

Q1 2026  · n=150  · GrowwithBA

23% of brands running active paid media are actively running marketing mix modeling (MMM) in Q1 2026.

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What is the marketing mix model adoption rate for brands running paid media?

The marketing mix model adoption rate for brands running paid media is 23% as of Q1 2026 according to GrowwithBA. This figure is the primary benchmark in the Lighthouse dataset for this segment. Individual results vary by region, channel mix, and audience quality.

What is a good marketing mix model adoption rate benchmark for brands running paid media?

A strong marketing mix model adoption rate benchmark for brands running paid media is 23%, using the current serving value as of Q1 2026. This is one serving-eligible observation, not a distribution median; top-quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution. Vertical, audience size, and campaign type all shift what 'good' means.

How does brands running paid media marketing mix model adoption rate compare to the industry average?

The published marketing mix model adoption rate serving value for brands running paid media is 23% as of Q1 2026. Individual sectors and audiences may differ substantially; this single observation does not establish an aggregate mean. Quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution, which is not implied by this record.

What factors affect marketing mix model adoption rate for brands running paid media?

Primary drivers of marketing mix model adoption rate variation for brands running paid media include audience segmentation, timing, and channel selection. Methodology documents campaign factors, but this serving record does not quantify the effect of personalization. The current serving value is 23% as of Q1 2026.

What marketing mix model adoption rate should I aim for as a paid media manager in 2026?

For a paid media manager, the published marketing mix model adoption rate serving value is 23%; it is an evidence-grade reference, not a personalized target as of Q1 2026. Any performance goal should account for channel mix and audience. Review the methodology before operational decisions; a gap from this serving value does not by itself indicate a structural issue.

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23%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
Q1 2026
Entity
brands running paid media
Sample Size
150
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Methodology
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https://growwithba.com/blog/attribution-reality-2026-study ↗
Confidence: 53/100 Vintage: Q1 2026 Channel: Deep Crawl
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The attribution crisis: 150-brand study in 2026 | 2026 Guide
Attribution has become the most disagreed-upon number in marketing. Meta says one thing, Google says another, your CFO says nothing makes sense. We studied 150 brands running paid ads in 2026 to find out what is actually working. Methodology - →Sample: 150 brands running active paid media - →Spend r…
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GrowwithBA · Original study ↗

Up from 8% in 2024

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brands running paid media: 23% marketing mix model adoption rate. Source: GrowwithBA (Q1 2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/mmm-adoption-23pct-2026
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