Reconciling network invoices without a shouting match

A neutral sheet beats a heated call — how to line network-reported installs against your own attribution view.

Invoice week is when attribution stops being academic. Networks report installs; your analytics report fewer; finance wants a number to pay.

Build the sheet first

Columns that calm the room: campaign ID, date (in one timezone), network installs, internal attributed installs, cost, and a variance note. Fill variance with causes you can defend — lookback, click flooding filters, delayed postbacks — not with blame.

Decide a stance

Undisputed share can be paid. Overlap can be held. Fraud-flagged slices need the network’s own documentation, not a vague complaint.

Desktopmeadowbase’s Paid Media Reconciliation engagement produces that sheet from your exports so the call starts from shared evidence.

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