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What is first-party data and how does it benefit your marketing
First-party data refers to data a company collects directly from customers and audiences on its own channels. This data is typically obtained through customer interactions, website visits, transactions, and other direct engagements. It is viewed as the most valuable data type for businesses because it comes straight from the source, making it accurate and reliable.…
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What is behavioral data and how can it help you better understand your customers
Behavioral data refers to information collected about customers’ actions when interacting with your business across channels – their website clicks, mobile app usage, online purchases, email engagement, and even real-world interactions (e.g. in-store foot traffic). Behavioral data collected and owned by your business is primarily first-party data, which is valuable for achieving accurate customer insights.…
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How can you use AI to improve your marketing and analytics
Since ChatGPT broke the internet in late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has been recognized as a transformative force capable of reshaping the world in much the way that the iPhone did. Generative AI models have captured the public imagination with their ability to mimic human conversation. However, they are just one of many tools we…
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What is the modern data stack and how it can change the way you do analytics
In an era where accessing vast volumes of data poses no challenge, the real trouble lies in making sense of data. Disconnected systems leading to data silos often obscure a unified view, rendering meaningful insights impossible. The concept of the modern data stack (MDS) addresses these challenges by offering an integrated architecture that’s scalable, future-proof…
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What is the new UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and how it will impact your marketing and analytics
Following Brexit, the UK implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in a form consistent with UK law, commonly called the UK GDPR. The UK GDPR is supplemented by the 2018 Data Protection Act (DPA) and 2003 Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Over the years, the UK Government saw a need for new rules…
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Reports in Google Analytics 4 and Piwik PRO: Everything you should know
Choosing the right analytics platform is challenging, as no one tool meets every need. Piwik PRO and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) provide metrics and features that can form the heart of any data strategy and deliver unique benefits. Both are good choices for experienced analytics users, allowing you to easily mold and bold your data…
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Google Analytics and multi-channel attribution: What you should know
Google Analytics is sunsetting 4 attribution models. The old models will be replaced with data-driven attribution in the coming months. Here’s the timeline: So, what happens to conversion actions that use the sunsetting models? According to Google, any conversion action that uses a near-deprecated attribution model will be automatically converted to the data-driven attribution model.…
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DMA and DSA – how these new laws influence online business
Last year, two new European Union regulations restricting how big tech brands like Apple, Amazon, and Meta tackle competition and handle user data entered into force. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) aim to create a safer digital space where users’ fundamental rights are protected. They also establish a fair field…
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Demand-side platform (DSP)
Demand-side platforms (DSP) allow advertisers to buy search, video, and mobile ads from a marketplace where publishers list their inventory. Advertisers can use these platforms to manage accounts across multiple real-time bidding networks, such as Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads, instead of logging into each individually. Because DSPs allow advertisers to buy advertising automatically,…
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Inbound marketing
Inbound marketing is a marketing strategy focusing on attracting the right customers and engaging them with your company’s solutions. The goal is to help users solve their problems and guide them through the capabilities of your company’s products or services. Inbound marketing solutions are particularly handy for B2B companies where the is complex and the…
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