What DTC Brands Get Wrong About Attribution

What You’ll Learn

• Why one-size-fits-all attribution models don’t cut it
  We explore why standard setups often miss the mark — and why your measurement approach needs to reflect how you actually sell and market, not someone else’s template.
• When attribution becomes a make-or-break issue
  If you’re spending big, measurement mistakes get expensive. We discuss why attribution becomes non-negotiable as budgets grow — and how smaller teams can still make smart, early moves.
• How to surface conversions that don’t get credit
  Some channels drive value that doesn’t show up in your analytics dashboard. We dig into how elements like geolocation and session behavior can reveal what’s really moving the needle.
• Why marginal ROAS tells a more honest story than averages
  Looking at average ROAS is easy — but misleading. We unpack why marginal ROAS provides a clearer, more accurate view, especially when scaling campaigns.
• Who you can actually trust when it comes to attribution advice
  Spoiler: It’s not always your media agency or platform reps. We explain why having someone with no skin in the game is crucial for objective decision-making.
• Plus: Real-world stories of brands that got attribution wrong — and how they turned things around.

About SegmentStream

SegmentStream partners with DTC growth leaders to drive more revenue from paid media through full-funnel attribution, incrementality measurement, and automated cross-channel budget allocation.