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Last week, in Part 3 of this series, we mapped out the four distinct customer types inside our behavioral segmentation matrix. We showed that this 2×2 framework is incredibly flexible—you can build it using sales speed, profit margins, digital clicks, or any relevant metric that offers insight into your customers’ behaviors. In our sales pipeline […]

Segmentation Part IV: Operationalizing Behavioral Segments

Analysis, Marketing, Measurement

July 1, 2026

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Last week, we established the mathematical framework for our 2×2 behavioral data matrix. We demonstrated how a median split creates an objective, mathematically balanced center that partitions a customer dataset into four clean zones, eliminating corporate bias and reducing cognitive overload. But a visual matrix is only a hollow shell without a deep diagnostic understanding […]

Segmentation Part III: Profiling the 4 Behavioral Quadrants

Analysis, Marketing, Measurement

June 24, 2026

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Last week, in Part 1 of this segmentation series, we established that traditional market segmentation relies too heavily on static demographic and firmographic data. This reliance creates rigid strategies that leave businesses out of touch with true (and constantly shifting) consumer preferences. We concluded by advocating for a flexible 2×2 matrix built on active behavioral […]

Segmentation Part II: Building a 2×2 Behavioral Data Matrix

Analysis, Marketing, Measurement

June 17, 2026

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It is time we talked about your approach to segmentation. As you doubtless know, segmentation is the foundational tool for dividing a complex market into manageable, actionable groups. It is intended to serve as a strategic roadmap for defining customer value and allocating corporate resources. Most organizations treat segmentation as a purely descriptive, static exercise, […]

Segmentation Part I: The False Lure of Static Data

Analysis, Marketing, Measurement

June 10, 2026

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Earlier this week, I shared a quick post on LinkedIn about a new book by my friend Nicolas Darveau-Garneau called Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai. The post picked up a lot of attention, but social media only lets you scratch the surface of deep business strategies. I wanted to use this newsletter to go much […]

Stop Managing A Bonsai And Build A Sequoia

Marketing, Measurement

June 3, 2026

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In today’s digital world, brands that are solely focused on standing out are already falling behind. The days of success being measured by who has the loudest message are over. The real winners are those brands that seamlessly integrate themselves into consumers’ lives, providing value and relevance. This shift revolves around the Consumer Decision Journey […]

Why Brands That Still Broadcast Are Being Left Behind

Marketing, Measurement

October 30, 2024

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Explore the journey to maximizing ROI in digital marketing through the lens of a presentation to the American Marketing Association in Nashville. Discover the importance of focusing on customer relationships, adopting a blend of art and science, and embracing a growth mindset for sustainable ROI expansion.

Maximizing Digital MROI: The Art, Science, and Growth Mindset

Marketing, Measurement

February 14, 2024

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