Attribution modeling — deep analysis for Australian campaigns

Peakwaveau builds privacy-aware, multi-touch attribution models to attribute conversions across programmatic, Google, Meta and social channels for Australian advertisers.

We combine server-side signals, uplift tests and probabilistic modelling to lift ROAS and reduce wasted spend across the funnel.

Lead analyst
Jordan Hayes
Head of Attribution, Peakwaveau
Attribution dashboard

What is multi-touch attribution?

Multi-touch attribution assigns credit across multiple customer touchpoints — search, social, display, email and offline — rather than a single last-click. Proper attribution helps optimise channel mix and bidding by understanding true contribution.

  • Data ingestion: server conversion events + ad platform signals
  • Privacy-first: aggregated modeling, deterministic where available
  • Actionable outputs: channel-level ROAS, incremental ROI, optimisation signals
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Why it matters in Australia

Australian advertisers face fragmented identifiers, increasing platform restrictions and rising CPMs. Attribution provides clarity to allocate spend where it actually drives incremental conversions.

  1. Local market seasonality and channel dynamics (AEST)
  2. Privacy regulations and consumer expectations
  3. Cross-device behaviour across mobile-first audiences
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Australian market

Approach & methodology

We mix experimental design with modelling to separate correlation from causation.

Randomised geo and holdout tests to measure true incremental impact of channels and creatives.

Bayesian and probabilistic approaches to distribute credit where deterministic links are missing.

Server-side conversion tracking, aggregated modelling and consent-aware measurement aligned with Australian privacy guidelines.

Tools & integrations

Channel / ToolIntegrationBenefit
Google AdsServer-side conversions, enhanced conversionsBetter bid signals, reduced last-click bias
Meta (Facebook/IG)Conversion API, aggregated event measurementImproved cross-device attribution
ProgrammaticData clean rooms, probabilistic stitchingHolistic channel optimisation
AnalyticsServer GA4 + custom attribution outputsActionable dashboards for media buyers

Selected case studies

Retail case
Retail — Incremental ROAS uplift
Programmatic + GA4 multi-touch model increased incremental ROAS by 28%.
Travel case
Travel — Cross-device tracking
Server-side attribution clarified long-consideration bookings across devices.
Finance case
Finance — Consent-first modelling
Privacy-safe aggregated modelling preserved calibration and reporting accuracy.

Ready to improve attribution accuracy?

Book a short technical review or request a modelling proposal tailored to your Australian campaigns.