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Predictive Analytics in 2018: What’s Possible, Who’s Doing It, and How

Derek Gleason — October 11, 2018 — October 11, 2018 In 2009, Netflix offered $ 1 million to anyone who could improve the quality of its recommendation engine by 10%. It took two years, but a team finally won. Netflix paid the bounty—then ignored the code. As it turned out, the enhanced algorithms “did not … Continue reading Predictive Analytics in 2018: What’s Possible, Who’s Doing It, and How

How to Use Predictive Analysis to Improve Customer Retention

Bonnie Harris — September 20, 2018 Follow @waxmarketing — September 20, 2018 For any business to succeed, you need to retain your customers. Once you win your customers’ loyalty, you can expect a good amount of revenue from repeat purchases. However, if you fail to retain your customers, your sales and profit margins are likely … Continue reading How to Use Predictive Analysis to Improve Customer Retention

Report: Social media sentiment not predictive of offline brand outcomes

Online and offline brand conversations occur in two vastly different ecosystems. Greg Sterling on July 13, 2018   The conventional thinking is that social media conversations about brands are representative of broader consumer sentiment in the overall market. However, new research from Engagement Labs finds online discussions and sentiment are not necessarily predictive of offline … Continue reading Report: Social media sentiment not predictive of offline brand outcomes

3 Fearless Bits of Predictive Marketing Advice that Will Make You Want to Take Action

Brian Appleton — February 3, 2018 Follow @BArailrunner — February 3, 2018 Raise your hand if you’ve already heard about predictive marketing. While it’s certainly not a new concept, predictive marketing is experiencing a boost in prominence thanks to updated technology which has made it more effective—and popular—than ever before. Just check out the term’s … Continue reading 3 Fearless Bits of Predictive Marketing Advice that Will Make You Want to Take Action

Hiring with Predictive Analysis: Using Data to Target Perfect Candidates

Mike Alaimo — September 5, 2017 — September 5, 2017 TeroVesalainen / Pixabay What if you could predict the job performance and longevity of your next tech hire? The signs are there if you know what to look for. Enough data exists in your organization and through public and private resources to transform your candidate … Continue reading Hiring with Predictive Analysis: Using Data to Target Perfect Candidates

Urge to splurge on predictive? Before you risk buyers’ remorse, apply pragmatic thinking to drive real value, now

Before you get caught up in the shiny new thing with all the bells and whistles, contributor John Steinert urges you to consider more accessible approaches. They may not be as trendy, but they’ll perform just as well. John Steinert on July 27, 2017     Predictive Marketing analytics (PMA)… is enjoying piles of VC … Continue reading Urge to splurge on predictive? Before you risk buyers’ remorse, apply pragmatic thinking to drive real value, now

Using Predictive Analytics to Increase Sales – Without Increasing Your PPC Budget

Michelle Hill — June 30, 2017 Follow @VerticalLeap — June 30, 2017 Predictive analytics turns your existing data into a roadmap of future user actions. By modeling user behaviour against a range of influences that impact buying decisions, you can use predictive analytics to understand when people are most likely to buy. This is a … Continue reading Using Predictive Analytics to Increase Sales – Without Increasing Your PPC Budget