Tag Archives: Data

The New ‘Co-op’ Isn’t Retail Ad Budgets, It’s Audience Data

by Joe Mandese, December 5, 2014,   Marketing, especially the frequently cutthroat world of retail, has always been a competitive business. But a new form of cooperation is emerging between retailers and brand marketers that is driving more sales and better returns for both sides. Instead of cooperating over advertising, promotion and distribution arrangements to … Continue reading The New ‘Co-op’ Isn’t Retail Ad Budgets, It’s Audience Data →

Data Driven Decision Making

Chris Rees December 3, 2014   At Sigmapro we have studied many organisations that have achieved success, and identified four organisational competences that are required to achieve a sustainable approach to business improvement. These are Strategic Thinking, Operational Excellence, Data Driven Decision Making and Continual & Breakthrough Improvement. Supported by the right kind of culture, … Continue reading Data Driven Decision Making →

Are Online Reviews the Key to Gaining B2B Software Customers? [New Data]

By Amanda Nelson, Published November 4, 2014 A recent survey of 386 B2B software buyers conducted by technology review firm Software Advice and Research Now, revealed intriguing facts about buyer behavior in regards to online reviews. The most staggering: 75% of B2B software buyers consult online reviews before making purchasing decisions. It’s widely understood that … Continue reading Are Online Reviews the Key to Gaining B2B Software Customers? [New Data] →

Does Real-Time Marketing & Newsjacking Really Work? New Book Says Yes & Has Data To Prove It

In a Marketing Land Q&A, Spredfast’s Chris Kerns, author of “Trendology,” makes a convincing case that brands can increase their social relevance with in-the-moment messages. Martin Beck on November 4, 2014   We all know it when we see it: the real-time marketing slam dunk. Oreo’s “You Can Still Dunk in the Dark” is the … Continue reading Does Real-Time Marketing & Newsjacking Really Work? New Book Says Yes & Has Data To Prove It →

Twitter & IBM Announce Partnership To Bring Data Insights To Enterprises

The partners say that linking Twitter’s stream of public data with IBM’s data crunching and consulting expertise will help businesses make better strategic decisions. Martin Beck on October 29, 2014 Twitter and IBM today announced a partnership that the companies say will help businesses make better decisions, combining Twitter’s real-time data about consumer preferences with … Continue reading Twitter & IBM Announce Partnership To Bring Data Insights To Enterprises →

10 Stats That Underscore the Growing Value of Integrated Data Analytics

By Katherine Buchholz, Published October 25, 2014 Marketing has become synonymous with data and analytics. Wait, did I just say that marketing is equivalent to data? Why yes, I did. Marketing is no longer confined to simply branding a product or service, but rather is being used to draw insights that generate greater numbers of … Continue reading 10 Stats That Underscore the Growing Value of Integrated Data Analytics →