Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Since you're reading a blog on advanced analytics, I'm going to assume that you have been exposed to the magical and amazing awesomeness of experimentation and testing. And yet, chances are you really don’t know anyone directly who uses experimentation as a part of their regular business practice. Wah wah wah waaah.

Experimentation 101

Experimentation Testing Optimization Marketing 101

Occam's Razor

MAY 27, 2015

In a recent set of keynotes and consulting engagements in the US, UK and Canada, I've had an overwhelming feeling that in very fundamental ways some companies make imprecise choices when it comes to their digital strategy. A data-first strategy is a winning formula. Programmatic platforms are a panacea. The web is dead.

Marketing Analytics 153

Marketing Analytics Marketing Analytics Advertising 153

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We'll start with digital at the highest strategic level, which leads us into content marketing, from there it is a quick hop over to the challenge of metrics and silos, followed by a recommendation to optimize for the global maxima, and we end with the last two visuals that cover social investment and social content strategy.

Marketing Analytics 154

Marketing Analytics Marketing Visualization Analytics 154

Occam's Razor

MARCH 7, 2016

I want you to sign up for something very, very special I'm doing: Writing short stories from the intersection of marketing and analytics. Why evolve the strategy now? Some recent events made me wonder what the best strategy for a business is. My goal is to get you promoted, you are going to love it. billion MAUs.

Marketing Analytics 86

Marketing Analytics Marketing Analytics KPI 86

Sisense

JULY 1, 2021

In a world of rapid technological change, digital tools for marketers are having a moment. Marketing technology tools (also referred to as MarTech tools) have multiplied from about 150 in 2011 to around 8,000 today, a 5,233% increase that sends a clear message: Marketers are embracing digital assistance and data/analytics.

Marketing 52

Marketing Experimentation Marketing Analytics ROI 52

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The tiny downside of this is that our parents likely never had to invest as much in constant education, experimentation and self-driven investment in core skills. Like this blog, it will be particularly relevant for those who are in digital analytics and digital marketing. This reality powers my impostor syndrome, and (yet?)

Marketing 136

Marketing Analytics Machine Learning Strategy 136

Occam's Razor

JULY 6, 2016

Yes, I worry that Analysts, and Marketers, are spending too much time with their head buried in custom reports and advance segments and smart calculated metrics and strategic or tactical dashboards. Lab usability testing and online surveys both provide great strategies to obsess about user centric design. Thanks. [ /sidebar ].

Testing 86

Testing Marketing Experimentation Cost-Benefit 86