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title: Attribution model
description: An attribution model defines how credit for conversions or revenue is assigned across marketing touchpoints.
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# [Attribution model](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/attribution-model)

 Written by [Mixology Digital](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/author/mixology-digital) | Nov 14, 2025 11:43:37 AM

An attribution model defines how credit for [conversions](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/conversion) or revenue is assigned across marketing touchpoints. It helps marketers understand which channels, campaigns, or assets most effectively influence the [buyer journey](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/buyer-journey), which is essential for budget optimisation and strategic planning.

In B2B, attribution is notoriously complex due to long buying cycles and multi-person decision-making. Models range from first-touch and last-touch to more sophisticated multi-touch frameworks like [U-shaped](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/u-shaped-attribution), [W-shaped](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/w-shaped-attribution), or data-driven attribution, each offering different insights into performance contribution.

By connecting attribution models with [CRM](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/crm) and revenue data, marketing teams can quantify the true impact of [top-](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/tofu) and [mid-funnel](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/mofu) activity, not just the final conversion. This leads to better forecasting, smarter investment, and stronger alignment with sales outcomes.

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