Quarterly Marketing Review Template for Growth Teams
Improve your quarterly marketing reviews from simple reporting to strategic planning. This template uses causal attribution data to help growth teams identify what's truly driving performance and where to double down.
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By Joris van Huët, Founder & CEOUpdated 2 min read
Your Quarterly Review Needs a Causal Lens
The typical quarterly marketing review is a look back at what happened. You review KPIs, celebrate wins, and explain losses. But does it truly set you up for future success? If you're relying on standard attribution models, you're likely making strategic decisions based on a flawed understanding of your performance. It's time to shift from reporting to analysis.
This Quarterly Marketing Review Template is built for growth-focused teams at Shopify brands. Causality Engine reads one file, the Attribution paths export from GA4, and shows what each channel caused next to what last-click gave it.
From Rear-View Mirror to Forward-Looking Strategy
Standard attribution is like driving while looking only in the rearview mirror. It tells you where you've been, but not where you're going. By analyzing the causal relationships between your marketing channels and your sales, you can:
- Identify True Growth Drivers: Uncover the channels that are delivering real incremental revenue, not just harvesting existing demand.
- Refine Your Marketing Mix: Make data-driven decisions about where to allocate your budget for the next quarter.
- Set Smarter Goals: Base your future targets on a realistic understanding of your marketing's causal impact.
How to Use This Template
Stop spending your quarterly reviews debating the validity of your data. Start having strategic conversations that move the needle.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use this template without Causality Engine?
Without it, you'll be back to making decisions based on flawed attribution models. A read costs €99, once, excluding VAT, and is refundable within 30 days, no questions asked. See our /pricing for more details.How often should we conduct a quarterly marketing review?
As the name suggests, we recommend a deep dive every quarter.What's the difference between a monthly and a quarterly review?
A monthly review is more tactical, focusing on campaign-level performance and short-term adjustments. A quarterly review is more strategic, looking at the overall marketing mix, budget allocation, and long-term trends. We have a great /resources/monthly-marketing-report-template as well.
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Terms in this article
- AttributionAttribution identifies user actions that contribute to a desired outcome and assigns value to each. It reveals which marketing touchpoints drive conversions.
- Attribution ModelAn Attribution Model defines how credit for conversions is assigned to marketing touchpoints. It dictates how marketing channels receive credit for sales.
- Causal AnalysisCausal Analysis identifies true cause-and-effect relationships in data, moving beyond correlation to show how marketing actions directly impact outcomes.
- CausalityCausality is the relationship where one event directly causes another, essential for identifying specific actions that drive desired outcomes in marketing.
- ClickClick is the action a user takes to interact with a digital advertisement, redirecting them to a website or landing page. Clicks are a fundamental metric for measuring ad engagement and a primary input for click-based attribution models.
- Marketing MixThe marketing mix is the set of actions a company uses to promote its brand or product. It traditionally includes product, price, place, and promotion.
- RevenueRevenue is the total income generated by the sale of goods or services related to a company's primary operations.
- ShopifyShopify is an ecommerce platform for creating online stores and selling products. Attribution modeling shows which marketing channels drive traffic and conversions within Shopify.