Many companies settle for marketing whenever they can get it done. They push out one campaign at a time based on current needs, then call it good until next time. It’s like giving a gift in pieces – you can’t use a machine or play a board game until you get all the...
Rocks, Pebbles, Sand: How to Focus on What Really Matters Most companies try to focus on too many objectives at once. It’s tempting to create a long list of goals, because then you feel as though you are doing a lot. However, in practice, if everything is...
Everyone loves data these days. And it comes in handy when you’re trying to understand buyers (the key to influencing their decisions). However, data is just the beginning. To approach audiences based on their needs, not what you think their needs are, you have to dig...
Client Lifetime Value (CLV) seems like one of those nebulous marketing data terms only analysts understand. But over time, I’ve learned it is SO much more than a spreadsheet label. My own first CLV “aha” was learning that a 10% increase in retention can...
I’ve had red curly hair all my life, and I often joke it’s the source of all my superpowers. Cut the hair and there’s no more iDea Guy – no more action hero. For that reason, if you see photos of me you will always see some longish red curly hair. Could you gain...
