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title: Audio Measurement and Attribution — RGM Training
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# Audio Measurement and Attribution

Uniquely hard. Attribution methods, promo codes, self-reported, brand lift, MMM.

### What you will learn

1. [Why audio measurement is uniquely hard](#why)
2. [Attribution methods](#attribution)
3. [Promo codes and vanity URLs](#promo)
4. [Self-reported attribution](#survey)
5. [Brand lift](#brand-lift)
6. [MMM integration](#mmm)
7. [Measurement platforms](#platforms)
8. [Advanced](#advanced)
9. [Mistakes](#mistakes)
10. [Checklist](#checklist)

## Why audio measurement is hard

Audio has no click. No direct attribution path. Promo codes miss view-through. Brand lift expensive. Mature programs triangulate across methods.

## Attribution

- Promo codes (direct).
- Vanity URLs (mostly mobile-typed).
- Self-reported attribution.
- Brand search lift.
- Cohort comparison.
- Brand lift studies.
- MMM integration.

## Promo codes / URLs

- Unique per show.
- Memorable but distinct.
- Heard easily.
- Track redemption.
- Companion banner promotes code.
- Limited to listeners who use code (under-counts).

## Self-reported

- "How did you hear about us?" at checkout / signup.
- Option for podcast / show name.
- Lower friction than mandatory.
- Captures dark-attribution share.
- Reconcile with promo code data.

## Brand lift

- Survey-based exposed vs control.
- Awareness, consideration, intent.
- Statistical significance requires volume.
- Vendors: Veritone Verified, Nielsen Podcast Listener Buying Power.
- Spotify Brand Lift.

## MMM

- Audio as channel in MMM.
- Long-cycle attribution captured.
- Calibrated with brand lift.
- Quarterly review.
- Spotify Streaming Ad Insights integration.

## Platforms

- Magellan AI.
- Podtrac.
- Veritone Verified.
- Spotify Ad Analytics.
- iHeart Audio Insights.
- Nielsen Podcast measurement.
- Triton Digital.

## Advanced

- Multi-method measurement.
- Self-reported attribution at conversion.
- Brand search lift tracking.
- Brand lift studies on major campaigns.
- MMM integration.
- Cohort LTV by source.
- Annual audio program ROI.
- Triangulation reporting.
- Stakeholder education on audio attribution.
- Cross-channel coordination.

## Mistakes

- Promo code as only metric.
- Self-reported attribution skipped.
- Brand search lift not tracked.
- Brand lift studies absent.
- MMM integration missing.
- Cohort LTV not tracked.
- Annual ROI not calculated.
- Stakeholder education absent.
- Single-show concentration.
- Direct-response mindset only.

## Checklist

- Multi-method measurement
- Self-reported attribution at conversion
- Brand search lift
- Brand lift studies
- MMM integration
- Cohort LTV by source
- Annual audio program ROI
- Triangulation reporting
- Stakeholder education
- Cross-channel coordination

## Sources and further reading

- Magellan AI measurement research
- Podtrac measurement
- Veritone Verified
- Spotify Ad Analytics
- iHeart Audio Insights
- Nielsen Podcast Listener Buying Power
- Triton Digital
- IAB Podcast Measurement Standards
- RGM Attribution & Measurement series
- RGM Brand Marketing measurement module
- Marketing Brew audio measurement
- Hot Pod newsletter

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