UTM Marketing Attribution Reports with Google Sheets, GPT-4o & Gmail
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Description
Turn raw marketing data into actionable insights with this n8n Source/UTM Attribution and Reporting workflow! It automatically aggregates lead submissions, calculates Cost Per Lead (CPL) per channel, and generates AI-powered weekly attribution reportsโdelivered straight to your inbox in a professional HTML format.
What This Template Does
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Runs hourly to process new lead submissions
๐ Aggregates leads by source (Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Ads, etc.)
๐ฐ Calculates key metrics like Cost Per Lead (CPL)
๐ง Uses AI to generate executive-ready HTML reports
๐ Highlights top-performing sources and growth opportunities
๐ง Sends polished reports via Gmail automatically
Prerequisites
Google Sheets with lead submission data
Google Forms (or similar) as the data input source
n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
Azure OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) API key for AI-powered reporting
Gmail API credentials for automated report delivery
Step-by-Step Setup
Trigger workflow hourly with n8n Scheduler.
Fetch new lead submissions from Google Sheets.
Aggregate and group data by Source/UTM parameters.
Calculate CPL using spend + lead count per channel.
Standardize column names for consistent reporting.
Send raw + aggregated data to Azure OpenAI for report generation.
Format into a professional HTML report (with insights & recommendations).
Send report via Gmail node to stakeholders.
Customization Ideas
Replace Gmail with Slack/Teams notifications for real-time sharing.
Add visual charts (Google Data Studio / Looker) for more analytics.
Use additional UTM fields (campaign, adgroup, creative) for deeper granularity.
Extend reporting to include ROI and ROAS calculations.
Key Benefits
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Hands-free attribution tracking and analysis
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Accurate CPL metrics per channel
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AI-generated reports with actionable insights
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Saves time vs. manual data crunching
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Weekly reports ensure marketing strategy stays optimized
Perfect For
Marketing teams managing multi-channel campaigns
Agencies providing client attribution reports
Business owners optimizing ad spend efficiency
Growth teams tracking lead quality by source