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In The Age Of Big Data, Why Are We Still Flying Blind?

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Part of the disconnect with the Census data is that it measures averages, but nothing is ever average. The average temperature in Boston in February is 37 degrees Fahrenheit, but on Saturday it was 52 degrees. Census Bureau data reports that suggest nearly all retail sales happen in a physical store.

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Meet The Location Data Company That, Literally, Put The Blue Dot On The Map

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Big Data is big business. That’s become pretty much gospel for brands, retailers and marketers alike. And one of the most valuable forms of data right now is behavioral data because it tells a retailer or brand where a customer or potential customer goes, does and spends their time and money on.

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Clavis Insight Allies With IRI For More Comprehensive eCommerce Insights

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Clavis Insight, a world leader in digital shelf analysis, insights and analytics, recently formed an alliance with leading Big Data and predictive analytics provider IRI. Our solution is oriented toward brand manufacturers who are looking to monitor their brands’ product listings in the online marketplace,” said Silverman.

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Happier Hour: 55+ Startups Disrupting The Alcoholic Beverages Industry

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Whether you call it happy hour, apéro, or aperitivo, the couple of hours right after work and before dinner is a key drinking occasion for major alcohol brands. To tap into the craft spirits and new alcoholic beverages trends, major alcohol companies such as Diageo, AB InBev, and Pernod Ricard have all started to invest in emerging brands.

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Why We Invested: VCs Sound Off On 7 Recent Early-Stage Startup Investments

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Frankel also sees the startup’s location in Boston as giving them an “unfair advantage” in talent acquisition. Algolia has now passed $10M in ARR and achieved “140% net negative churn and amazing brand awareness.”. I’ll buy every share I can.”.