Marketing Mix Modelling

Harnessing data through MMM to optimise your P&L

What is Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM)?

Marketing measurement is undergoing significant change currently. For example, digital attribution is becoming increasingly unreliable due to privacy interventions by Apple and restrictions on cookie availability.

Due to this more and more brands are using marketing mix modelling (also known as MMM or econometrics). It is a set of statistical analysis techniques applied to marketing or sales data to estimate the impact of various marketing activities. It will usually be used to optimise the advertising mix and promotional tactics to increase ROI or incremental revenue.

The benefits for your organisation should be weighed against the costs but the fact of the matter is that in our experience many brands are missing out on a significant opportunity to maximise their ROI and incremental turnover by not conducting MMM.

We will work with you directly or alongside your MMM supplier to ensure that you measure all media correctly to give you as clear a picture as possible of how to optimise your spend.

What we do

We’ll work with you to develop the right capability, processes and KPIs to ensure that you maximise your revenue, profit and ROI. We can work with you to ensure that you have advanced econometric models that can disaggregate and quantify all key drivers of historic sales including:
  • ATL Advertising. TV, VOD, OOH, Press, Radio, Cinema, Digital (Online Video, Display, Programmatic, Mobile, Search SEM / SEO, Social, Influencers) and PR.
  • BTL Advertising. Coupons, Sampling, Door Drops, In-Store Media, Direct Marketing (Mails/Emails), Affiliates and On / In Pack Promotions.
  • In-Store Promotions. Promotional Mechanics/Offers, Special Packs and On / Off Shelf Display Support.
  • Pricing. Own price, competitor price, price relative to competitors and crossing of price thresholds.
  • Distribution. Changes in breadth and depth of distribution, facings, shelf position, new product launches and de-listings.
  • Other non-controllable factors. Competition, category trends, seasonality, holidays, weather, economy, national events and out of stocks.

If you use OOH media it is essential you are aware of the Entropy MMM data standard

If you aren’t aware of the Entropy MMM data standard we are almost certain you’ll measure OOH performance incorrectly. We developed it working with all the stakeholders in the OOH industry in a project championed by the advertiser trade body ISBA. Read about  the standard here.

Econometric model outputs provide clients with huge benefits including:

A detailed understanding of the key drivers of business performance to date and the relative contribution of each one.

  • Sales uplifts and return on investment metrics for each individual marketing and sales investment lever.
  • Price and promotional elasticities.
  • Quantification of the inter-dependencies between investment levers. For example, does TV advertising drive online search?
  • What is the optimal mix of media channels?
  • Is there a synergistic effect when synchronising TV with in-store promotions?

Why are we different?

  • We are leading change in the MMM industry For example read the summary of our ground breaking project “Maximising the impact of OOH” which is changing how the entire OOH industry executes MMM
  • Significant experience  We’ve supported multiple global companies with media testing and MMM across a broad range of industries – client side, agency side and independently
  • Independence  Entropy is self-owned, totally agnostic and here to help you grow your business profitably
  • Great value for money  We’ve very low overheads, so can offer much higher level of senior consultancy and day-to-day support at a lower cost than larger providers – important to really land the work
  • Customised solution  to suit your needs and ensure you have the rights insights to make the right decisions
  • Our work is delivered by highly experienced econometricians
Discuss how we can accelerate your growth through MMM
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MMM Case Studies

The initiative is being championed by the advertiser trade body ISBA and supported by the Out Of Home trade body Outsmart.
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Global are one of the world’s leading media and entertainment groups. They are Europe’s largest radio company and their stations include LBC, Capital, Heart, Classic FM and Smooth. They are also one of the UK’s leading outdoor media companies.
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Mitchell & Butlers are one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK.
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What our clients say

"The Entropy team are a pleasure to work with, their experience and insight is always valuable and they have a great passion for the work they do."
Fiona SpoonerGlobal Marketing Director, Financial Times
Fiona Spooner
“Entropy have provided very effective and hands-on support. You have been a fantastic addition to the team in the past few months and brought invaluable media expertise. It has been a pleasure working with you. A big thanks from all of us.” 
Emmanuelle GrimbertMarketing Director, Danone
Emmanuelle Grimbert
"GDPR is a tough subject to understand but Entropy’s full day workshop was informative and made clear what was expected of us in order to be compliant. The scenarios really helped us to apply GDPR to our own situation and business. I would recommend Entropy to any company that’s looking to gain not only a broader understanding of GDPR, but its implications for their business.”
Holly HallManaging Director, BIMA
Holly Hall
Alex Tait has been very involved with ISBA on a variety of issues at the forefront of our agenda over the years, most recently as an advisor and previously as chair our Digital Action Group and valued member of our Executive Committee.”
Phil Smith, Director General ISBA –The Voice of British Advertisers
Phil Smith, Director General
“Entropy bring a depth of expertise and experience to the conversation that immediately adds insight and credibility. They are a brilliant resource capable of transforming your thinking and enriching the way you approach any knowledge-based project.”
Phil ParkinsonFinance Director, Hagen Group
Phil Parkinson
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