The unique value of analytics-based consulting
A new discipline emerges to support improved performance and growth In the current business environment, with data proliferating and demand for data analytics growing, many organizations are seeking direction on what data they should be accumulating, how to obtain and integrate the data and best practices for harnessing the data …
How to train marketers to be better data analysts
Marketing is shifting and, with it, the priorities of marketers and how we work. Today, with Big Data, AI, predictive modeling and a slew of new tools to help us better understand our customer, our decisions are better informed than ever before. However, utilizing and analyzing data doesn’t come easy …
Royal LePage, Whirlpool and Branded Cities partner with Environics Analytics to win Canadian Marketing Association awards
TORONTO — The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) honoured Royal LePage and its analytics partner Environics Analytics (EA) with a pair of prestigious gold and bronze awards for a data-based marketing campaign, “Your Perfect Life.” In addition, EA clients Whirlpool and Branded Cities were recognized with silver and bronze awards at …
Anil Arora, chief statistician of Canada, describes Statistics Canada’s initiative to create a more data-driven society
TORONTO — As governments and businesses face increasing pressure to make decisions and deliver services faster than ever, Statistics Canada is expanding its role to be more responsive to their needs. In a presentation at Environics Analytics’ 11th Annual User Conference, Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, mapped out how …
Environics Analytics names Cleanlist 2017 Partner of the Year
TORONTO — Environics Analytics (EA) has named Cleanlist its Partner of the Year for 2017. At EA’s recent 11th Annual User Conference, Jan Kestle, EA’s president and CEO, praised the organization as “an extraordinary partner” that worked to improve the quality and speed to market of data hygiene and contact data …
York Region’s “Pledge to Ignore” campaign gets the attention of distracted drivers
Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents on Ontario’s roads. Whether texting or talking on a phone, drivers who were not giving the road their full attention caused 16% of all at-fault collisions in York Region between 2013 and 2015, according to the Region’s 2016 Annual Traffic Safety Report. …
Data governance: Priority in a data-driven world
Creating a roadmap to protect and manage vital data assets As organizations continue to embrace the benefits of leveraging data both big and small, data governance as a strategic business program has never been more important. A solid data governance policy not only mitigates the risks associated with data mismanagement …
What personality is that billboard?
Clear Channel develops game-changing approach to selling outside ad space Imagine you’re a media buyer for a clothing store chain and you’re looking to buy outdoor advertising space in downtown Ottawa. You could take the easy route and turn to the usual suspects: well-known neighbourhoods like Sparks Street or around …
Adobe Transforms Personalization With Artificial Intelligence
Adobe to open data science capabilities in Adobe Target, allows integration of brand algorithms with Adobe Sensei SAN JOSE, Calif. — Today’s most successful brands already use data science to personalize experiences and address customer needs. Brands are increasingly building internal statistical models and algorithms to tailor experiences and yet …
Q&A with Danny Heuman, Environics Analytics’ new chief analytics officer
Danny Heuman has been with Environics Analytics (EA) since day one and has recently been promoted to the role of chief analytics officer. Heuman was the lead developer of PRIZM CE, conducting the research that first linked psychographic social values with geodemographics. Since then he has led the development …