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Growth Hacking
Marketing

Growth Hacking

Most people who have spoken with me for more than 10 minutes on the topic of marketing know I’m not a fan of the terms ...

Author's avatar by Databox | Feb 18, 2016
Why Analytics is Everyone’s Job
Analytics

Why Analytics is Everyone’s Job

Each year, businesses spend millions of dollars with external consultants and agencies in an effort to understand how they can improve, grow and ultimately succeed. ...

Author's avatar by Matt Black | Mar 11, 2016
6 Things Guaranteed to Drive Growth for SaaS & Ecommerce
Marketing

6 Things Guaranteed to Drive Growth for SaaS & Ecommerce

In 2014 and early 2015, I taught a couple instances of General Assembly’s Digital Marketing course in Sydney, Australia. One of the more popular classes ...

Author's avatar by Databox | Nov 19, 2021
4 productivity tips to start the new year off right
Management

4 productivity tips to start the new year off right

Anyone who knows me knows that I love lists and organization. Actually, love might be an understatement since I have lists for my lists. Seriously. ...

Author's avatar by Tamara Omerovic | Feb 27, 2017
Is data-driven really better?
Management

Is data-driven really better?

I recently got into a conversation with someone around the merits of gut instinct vs. data-driven decisions. The discussion centered around a conundrum nearly every ...

Author's avatar by Databox | Mar 11, 2016
What the *%&?! did that mean?
Management

What the *%&?! did that mean?

It always amazes me when people haven’t heard Mehrabian’s stat that 93% of communication is nonverbal. Now, granted, the statistic has been rightfully challenged over ...

Author's avatar by Victoria Lefevers | Feb 18, 2016
Brand as Differentiation
Marketing

Brand as Differentiation

By trade and experience, I’m a competitive strategy nerd, not a marketing pro. So the idea of “brand” has always seemed to be hand-wavey marketing ...

Author's avatar by Victoria Lefevers | Feb 18, 2016
I think I’m awesome
Marketing

I think I’m awesome

I think I’m awesome, and here’s why: Well, at least that’s how I feel today. I don’t always feel that way. I’m grateful for the opportunity ...

Author's avatar by Databox | Feb 22, 2016
5 tried-and-true tips for better holiday marketing
Marketing

5 tried-and-true tips for better holiday marketing

Believe it or not, holiday time is upon us. And for ecommerce marketers, that means time to prep those green & red display banners, optimize ...

Author's avatar by Tamara Omerovic | Mar 21, 2022
5 reasons you’re not using marketing automation
Marketing

5 reasons you’re not using marketing automation

Email marketing has been one of the few constants in my career over the last 14 years. I’ve managed it for a media company; run ...

Author's avatar by Databox | Apr 23, 2024
You only want me for my data
Analytics

You only want me for my data

Quantitative data is absolutely necessary in today’s business world. Gone are the days of “ad men” (as much as I love Jon Hamm) – today’s ...

Author's avatar by Victoria Lefevers | Feb 17, 2016
4 Tips for Professional Development
Management

4 Tips for Professional Development

In my last post I talked about how creating professional development plans for your employees is a key component of being a good manager. But ...

Author's avatar by Tamara Omerovic | May 3, 2024
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