How Big Data and CPG are Bringing Food to the Thanksgiving Table
Looking at the big picture of big data and CPG, ones and zeros are becoming just as crucial as hoes and tractors when it comes to putting food on the table. In just a few short weeks, millions of Americans will be gathering around the Thanksgiving table with the intent…
Part 3: Leveraging User Identity – How to Measure Media Impact on App Downloads
A week ago, I was in Tokyo waiting for a train. I had been staying in the crowded precinct of Shinjuku – a neon metropolis on the west side of the city. I bought a ticket for the Metro and was counting the seconds until midnight when the train would…
When Looking to Engage Millennials, Holiday Travel Companies Turn to Mobile
Using mobile apps and curated content, travel brands are fostering relationships with millennial consumers that they hope will propel 2015 holiday travel. With the winter holiday travel season approaching, countless brands in the industry are looking for ways to entice travelers to their services. Differentiation is rapidly becoming the key…
Black Friday’s Waning Relevance in a Discount-Laden Season
The gradual spreading of discount events and the ability to generate hype campaigns at any time of year has decreased Black Friday’s significance. The infamous shopping day known as Black Friday may have finally reached its peak. While nearly every major retailer still participates, the gradual spreading of discounts throughout…
AdBlockers’ Unspoken Message: Evolve or Die
For all the uproar, AdBlockers may be doing digital marketers some good. Their audiences are challenging them to accomplish one thing: do better or go away. There has been much talk in the marketing world about ad blocking software recently, and for good reason. Two hundred million people worldwide are…
How Beacons and Big Data Are Changing the Way We Shop
Once true industry-wide beacon capability is realized, the potential for data warehousing becomes massive, uncovering radical new consumer insights. Consumer data insights are one of the key ways retailers maximize profit. By analyzing behavior on online sites and through point-of-sale systems, major retailers are able to track individual customer actions.…