MWITA-AE-2026-003 · Evidence A · P1
The 2025 IAB/MRC framework states that attention is complementary and is not a standalone measure of ad effectiveness or business results.
What this does not establish
Higher attention alone cannot establish incremental sales, profit or brand lift.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
Attention may be predictive in a validated context, but the relationship is not universal.
What would change the reading
Independent cross-context validation tied to business outcomes.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.