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Measurement & Attribution

Model Calibration (MMM Calibration)

Adjusting or constraining a marketing mix model using results from lift tests or experiments so its channel estimates reflect measured incrementality.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Model calibration, in marketing mix modeling, is the process of adjusting or constraining a model using results from lift tests or experiments so its channel estimates reflect measured incrementality. Because MMMs rely on correlations in historical data, calibration anchors them to causal evidence, improving the reliability of budget recommendations.