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January 30, 2024

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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January 5, 2024

HHS guidance on using online tracking technologies: How to make your analytics HIPAA-compliant

In December 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on online tracking technology to HIPAA-covered entities. The bulletin details healthcare companies’ use of third-party cookies, pixels and other tracking technologies and elaborates on the definition of protected health information (PHI) that HIPAA refers to. HHS’s…
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December 27, 2023

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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December 14, 2023

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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November 14, 2023

Contextual targeting – a privacy-friendly alternative to invasive ad tracking

Regulations introduced by governments worldwide have forced businesses to reevaluate their approach to user data. Tech companies are launching new privacy features and policies restricting third-party tracking. As a result, the cookieless world is coming closer. Though Google has postponed the end of cookies several times, advertisers relieved by the 2024 delay shouldn’t get too…
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November 10, 2023

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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November 8, 2023

Dedicated database – a private cloud that perfectly combines security with cost-effectiveness

In today’s data-driven world, companies need to manage and process huge volumes of data in order to gain insights and make informed decisions. Cloud-based solutions, which provide flexible and scalable options for storage and analysis, have become highly popular as a result. There are businesses that, due to the sensitivity of the data they handle,…
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November 6, 2023

Piwik PRO and Cookie Information are merging to strengthen the first-party marketing tech offering

We have exciting news to share with you. Piwik PRO is joining forces with Cookie Information, a renowned consent management platform (CMP) vendor based in Denmark and our trusted partner. Together, we’ll provide more opportunities for effective and lawful data collection to companies worldwide and help them shift towards a first-party data strategy. Keep reading…
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October 24, 2023

Jude Onyejekwe: SaaS products can enhance the community experience by incorporating humanity, knowledge sharing, and recognition.

Piotr Korzeniowski, CEO at Piwik PRO: You share a lot of helpful resources around various martech tools on your website. What motivates you to create content? Jude Onyejekwe, Marketing Analytics Specialist at Hedy and Hopp and co-founder of DumbData: My main goal is to make analytics easier. Therefore, I create content to simplify the measurement…
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October 18, 2023

The comparison of 10 web and app analytics platforms [UPDATE]

As a marketer or analyst, you’re responsible for monitoring relevant metrics so you can make prompt adjustments, run campaigns or perform conversion rate optimization. Web analytics platforms help companies surface useful insights to better understand their users and how they interact with their sites or apps. The data they gather helps businesses refine their operations…
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