Data-driven marketing is a major theme and focus for an increasing number of global brands and advertisers. A quick scan of the leading digital ad agency websites either mentions “data-driven marketing”, or lead with it, on their Agency’s home page. Brands must leverage customer behavior data and analytics to drive customer acquisition, retention & growth, […] Read the rest of this entry »

With so much development in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, from updated nutritional fact panel rules, an industrywide initiative to clarify the confusing “use-by” labeling, or the recently finalized national rule regarding bioengineered food disclosure – even industry veterans can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by it all! If this sounds familiar, then you’ve […] Read the rest of this entry »

Today more than ever apparel brands must think of clever ways to disrupt the retail and fashion industries. INSPR is a high-quality apparel designer focused on just that. It’s no secret retailers are struggling to attract and engage consumers in a relevant and digital way. With the use of social influencers and QR codes, INSPR […] Read the rest of this entry »

As consumer expectations across Canada drive heightened competition, brands and retailers in the food and consumer products industry have discovered that engaging with today’s one-of-a-kind shoppers requires a strategy that goes well beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Consider a typical scenario in any big box store. In aisle three, a mother thinks about her child’s allergy, […] Read the rest of this entry »

QR codes are everywhere you look. Whether you are browsing online, commuting to work, or even looking through your pantry, you will find QR codes. Mobile phone manufacturers and social media platforms are all taking notice. There is no longer a need to download an application to scan these 2D barcodes. You can find QR […] Read the rest of this entry »

Our answer is two-fold: from the “top-down,” (See April: Volume 2: Part 1) and in parallel, from the “bottom-up.” Today we discuss the Bottom-up approach to digging into your data. Bottom-up – think of data as rocks, stones and pebbles, that are stuffed into a large container that you can shake. Rocks move the least […] Read the rest of this entry »

Our answer is two-fold: from the “top-down,” and in parallel, from the “bottom-up.” Top-down -– you must first define your short-term and medium-term highest value needs that your data must deliver. These are a handful of strategic insights that we must know answers to and are needed to drive the business forward as clearly as […] Read the rest of this entry »