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Google Whisperer’s Guide to Location in Google Analytics

Ahead of the July 1st deadline, our Google Whisperer is here to break down how geolocation actually works, how accurate it really is, and what you can do about it.  

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A (Hopefully) Simple Intro to AI

If you search the internet today for anything related to AI, articles and conversations about ChatGPT and its counterparts dominate the landscape.  There is plenty to be said about the language-model AIs using some combination of algorithms and human-set parameters to respond in a way that sounds human. What we will attempt to do instead, […]

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Filters in Google Analytics 4: The Good, The Bad, and How to Keep Data Clean

The pivotal transition to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is coming this year, and while there has been much work done to educate on new data streams, how to build events, and learn the tricks of a new interface, there is more to come to prepare for the switch to GA4. GA4 is not entirely comparable […]

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Data + Insights Strategy

The Art of the Dashboard – What Good Reporting Looks Like

When it comes to ‘good looking’ reporting, the visualization choices are endless. Get a look at some key elements behind the art and science of building an effective dashboard.

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Collecting Data from Universal Analytics for Google Analytics 4

The Google Whisperer is back with a new how-to guide for Google Analytics 4 on leveraging your Universal Google Analytics (UA) setup to easily pass events into your new Google Analytics 4 (GA4). One of the features of GA4 that eases the transition from UA is the ability to collect UA events. It is important to note […]

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CX + Loyalty Data + Insights Uncategorized

Understanding Customer Data and Regulatory Compliances

We live in a world of data-driven marketing, and it is crucial to assess and reassess your customer data strategy to ensure compliance while serving customers as best as possible. Read on for a deep dive into the subjects to know.

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Web 3.0 and Digital Marketing

The evolution of Web 3.0 has accelerated significantly in the last 5-7 years, and we see no sign of that pace slowing. Here’s our POV on Web 3.0 and digital marketing.

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Customer Experience and Loyalty Data + Insights Uncategorized

Building a Personalization Strategy to Up Level your Customer Experience

This blog was created in tandem with a recent webinar with our partners at Bloomreach, a leading CDP + omnichannel marketing automation and experience platform that was purpose-built for the marketer. To dig in on this topic further, be sure to check out the webinar recording on demand. Make sure you are thinking about data […]

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Google Whisperer’s Guide to Touchpoints in Google Analytics 4

Since their announcement in October 2020, Google has touted the increased attribution reporting as one of the major benefits of Google Analytics 4. Specifically, they called out the introduction of cross-channel data driven attribution. This is great to read, but what does it really mean in our day-to-day work? That’s where the Google Whisperer comes in. […]

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First-Party Data: What Is It and How to Utilize It 

First-Party Data. Third-Party Data. We’ve all heard these phrases, but what exactly are the differences and more importantly, what do we do and how can we use both types?  First, let’s start with the definitions:  Third-Party Data: Data that is captured and/or bought via another website/source/company (hence the term “third party”). Examples of 3rd Party websites for dealers include: TrueCar, Edmunds, Autotrader, CarGurus, just to name a few. […]