227: The Art & Science of Marketing Attribution: From UTMs to Machine Learning with Lew Dawson of Momentum Consulting

This week on The Data Stack Show, Eric and John welcome back Lewis Dawson from Momentum Consulting as the group delves into the complexities of data attribution. They discuss the limitations of traditional UTM parameters and the advantages of using hashing methodologies to enhance data quality and attribution accuracy in marketing campaigns. The conversation highlights the importance of stable identifiers, the integration of dynamic parameters from advertising platforms, and best practices for managing metadata in data systems. They also explore various attribution models, including first touch, last touch, and multi-touch, and discuss the challenges of identity resolution and maintaining data integrity across different platforms. Don’t miss this great conversation.