Category Archives: Data Management

One-Third Of Marketers Still Struggle With How To Use Data

One-Third Of Marketers Still Struggle With How To Use Data by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 4, 2017 Most search marketers at least dabble in social advertising and marketing, but all types of marketers across 19 verticals continue to face challenges that prohibit them from reaping the greatest results from their data, according to … Continue reading One-Third Of Marketers Still Struggle With How To Use Data

Understanding How To Use Data Becomes Marketers’ Most Important Skill

by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, January 10, 2017   Some 72% of marketers consider data analysis to be the most important skill for their organization to acquire during the next two years, according to a report released Monday. Data segmentation and modeling are also considered to be important marketing skills — ranking higher than both Web development and graphic design … Continue reading Understanding How To Use Data Becomes Marketers’ Most Important Skill

The power of data ownership: Getting it right in 2017

Columnist Josh Manion believes that complete data ownership is the only option for enterprises seeking to engage individual consumers with relevant and timely experiences. Josh Manion on December 21, 2016   Industry forecasts for marketing technology in 2017 will come fast and furious with the year’s end. But as we look ahead, a persistent issue … Continue reading The power of data ownership: Getting it right in 2017

Forget big data: Why thinking small can help marketers see the future

Marketers may not be able to predict the future, but columnist Loretta Jones explains how a combination of small data analytics, predictive analytics and marketing automation can help your campaigns perform at their best. Loretta Jones on December 12, 2016    No one can predict the future, but smart marketers come pretty close. Using big … Continue reading Forget big data: Why thinking small can help marketers see the future

Unusual Data Partners Finding Close Connections

by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 16, 2016 Real-time location data and ad targeting services brought together some unlikely suitors this week ranging from xAd’s acquisition of WeatherBug, to WPP’s data alliance with Spotify, and Snapchat’s data deal with Foursquare. Earlier this week, xAd announced the acquisition of WeatherBug for an undisclosed sum. The cash … Continue reading Unusual Data Partners Finding Close Connections