Faced with significant challenges in the UK retail sector, new research reveals that retailers are emphatic about the importance of data and customer insight when it comes to long-term success. The new findings from marketing data and services expert Acxiom, revealed that nearly three quarters (74%) of retail decision makers believe their businesses couldn’t operate […]
Against a backdrop of the worst period since the financial crisis for new car sales, new research has revealed the UK’s automotive companies could also be limited in their ability to understand and engage their customers due to data challenges. The new findings, from marketing data and services experts Acxiom, discovered that over a third of automotive […]
Acxiom announced that Heathrow has signed a multi-year extension to its current working relationship, expanding the provision of strategy, data, and analytical services, underpinned by the ‘Connected Spaces’ person-engagement platform, to Europe’s busiest airport. The Acxiom services allow Heathrow to use customer data to understand and react to customer events and actions in real-time. It […]
I’ve got a problem with the Internet of Things. Here it is: it’s too big. A bit like our old frenemy Big Data, where it now seems that all data is big. I accept that the definition of IoT includes all connected devices and vehicles. What’s driving me mad is that we single out separate […]
Interpublic Group (IPG) announced on July 2 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Acxiom Corporation under which IPG will acquire the Acxiom Marketing Solutions business unit in a cash transaction valued at $2.3bn, or net $2.0bn after consideration of an acquisition-related benefit of the tax step-up. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the boards […]
LiveRamp, an Acxiom company and leading provider of omnichannel identity resolution, and Snap Inc. have partnered to launch a new measurement solution called Offline Sales Impact (OSI). OSI will enable brands to measure the impact of their campaigns on offline sales, in a privacy-friendly manner, by matching Snapchat users with one of the UK’s largest […]
Kiip, a leading mobile marketing and monetisation platform launched Kiip Action Audiences, the first-ever mobile audience product combining both real-life behaviours and survey-verified intent. Kiip Action Audiences are being rolled out through LiveRamp, an Acxiom company and leading provider of omnichannel identity resolution. LiveRamp’s IdentityLink Data Store will offer Kiip Action Audiences, allowing marketers to […]
In 100 days the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, bringing with it new laws covering how businesses collect, store and use consumer data. As businesses prepare for the new rules, almost two-thirds (61%) of consumers are already happy with the amount of personal information they share. This change in attitudes has been […]
IPG Mediabrands, the global media arm of Interpublic Group, announced a global partnership with Acxiom to further strengthen the network’s data and analytics capabilities. Through this partnership, agencies across the IPG Mediabrands network will accelerate their people-based targeting approach, enabling application and discovery of insights on behalf of clients. The media network’s partnership with Acxiom […]
Taboola, a leading content discovery platform, launched “Taboola Data Marketplace”, a transparent marketplace that gives advertisers access to third party consumer data from the world’s leading data providers within the Taboola platform. Oracle Data Cloud, Neustar, Acxiom and Bombora are among the first data providers to partner with Taboola. Marking another step in advanced audience targeting, […]