Attribution Models & Types:
How Does RMOS™ Guide Model Selection?
RMOS™ (Revenue Marketing Operating System) provides a structured approach to choosing attribution models based on journey complexity, data maturity, and revenue accountability. It ensures model selection reflects real customer behavior and aligns with revenue outcomes.
RMOS™ guides attribution model selection by linking journey dynamics, data quality, and revenue accountability. It recommends models that match your organization’s maturity—starting simple and evolving into multi-touch and lift-based models as capabilities grow.
Principles for Selecting Attribution Models with RMOS™
RMOS™ Model Selection Framework
A practical sequence to evolve from simple crediting to advanced contribution modeling.
Step-by-Step
- Assess your RMOS™ maturity — Evaluate identity, journey tracking, and taxonomy readiness.
- Define your revenue unit — Clarify bookings vs. revenue, segment rules, and opportunity stages.
- Select baseline attribution — Choose single-touch or position-based models aligned with your maturity.
- Implement multi-touch attribution — Add W-shaped or time-decay models as data quality improves.
- Enable advanced models — Introduce algorithmic/ML-based MTA where volume, events, and governance support it.
- Incorporate lift methodologies — Pair attribution with experiments for incrementality clarity.
- Reconcile with Finance — Validate revenue math and clarify reporting vs. model output.
Attribution Models: RMOS™ Recommendations
| Model | Best For | Data Needs | Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Touch | Simple journeys, early maturity | Basic UTMs + CRM link | Easy to launch; ties demand gen to awareness | Ignores mid-journey influence |
| Last-Touch | Conversion-heavy funnels | UTMs, form/click mapping | Clear link to conversion event | Overweights bottom-funnel actions |
| W-Shaped / Position-Based | B2B journeys with milestones | Touch mapping + identity resolution | Balances discovery & progression | Credit-based, not lift-based |
| Time-Decay | Journeys with rapid interactions | Time-stamped sequences | Rewards recency; fair distribution | Still credit-only |
| Algorithmic / ML-Based MTA | High volume, many touchpoints | Event-level data + validation | Learns contribution patterns | Requires strong governance |
Client Snapshot: RMOS™ Unlocks Model Clarity
A global B2B organization applied RMOS™ to match its attribution model to its data maturity. They moved from last-touch to W-shaped MTA and added controlled experiments. The shift improved investment decisions, increased budget efficiency, and aligned reporting with Finance.
FAQ: Choosing Attribution Models with RMOS™
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