arXiv:2501.01276stat.APcs.LG2025-01被引 2

用贝叶斯模型分析保险平台广告效果,帮公司优化投放策略

Marketing Mix Modeling in Lemonade

  • 基于贝叶斯框架建模,融合季节性与宏观经济因素
  • 预测结果与A/B测试数据高度一致,验证了模型可靠性
  • 支持预算优化场景分析,适合数据驱动的营销决策

营销组合模型(MMM)是评估营销活动效果并优化策略的常用方法。贝叶斯MMM能引入先验信息、量化不确定性并进行概率预测。本文介绍了为在线保险平台Lemonade构建贝叶斯MMM模型的全流程:收集其在线广告、社交媒体和品牌营销等投入数据及业绩表现。采用贝叶斯框架估算各渠道对整体业绩的贡献,同时考虑季节性、市场趋势和宏观经济指标。通过与A/B测试及滑动窗口留出法的实际数据对比验证模型,结果显示各渠道贡献预测值与实际表现高度一致,具备可操作性。进一步利用凸优化开展多组情景分析,评估不同假设下模型敏感性及营销组合变动对销售额的影响。模型洞察助力Lemonade调整策略,更高效分配预算。案例表明,贝叶斯MMM在数据驱动型企业中具有灵活性、可解释性优势,可为决策提供有力支持。

原文摘要 · Abstract (English)

Marketing mix modeling (MMM) is a widely used method to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and optimize marketing strategies. Bayesian MMM is an advanced approach that allows for the incorporation of prior information, uncertainty quantification, and probabilistic predictions (1). In this paper, we describe the process of building a Bayesian MMM model for the online insurance company Lemonade. We first collected data on Lemonade's marketing activities, such as online advertising, social media, and brand marketing, as well as performance data. We then used a Bayesian framework to estimate the contribution of each marketing channel on total performance, while accounting for various factors such as seasonality, market trends, and macroeconomic indicators. To validate the model, we compared its predictions with the actual performance data from A/B-testing and sliding window holdout data (2). The results showed that the predicted contribution of each marketing channel is aligned with A/B test performance and is actionable. Furthermore, we conducted several scenario analyses using convex optimization to test the sensitivity of the model to different assumptions and to evaluate the impact of changes in the marketing mix on sales. The insights gained from the model allowed Lemonade to adjust their marketing strategy and allocate their budget more effectively. Our case study demonstrates the benefits of using Bayesian MMM for marketing attribution and optimization in a data-driven company like Lemonade. The approach is flexible, interpretable, and can provide valuable insights for decision-making.

营销归因贝叶斯模型预算优化

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