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    <title><![CDATA[4 ways to navigate the media landscape with data science]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/39357.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketers must understand how data science can be used to drive user engagement. Here's how to boost content results with data.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Sylvia Ng]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[67887]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 22, 2015]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 data management tips from the finance world]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/39033.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In order to fix marketing's broken approach to performance reporting, let's take a look at the following best practices from our friends in finance.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jennifer Zeszut]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[67588]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Zeszut_Jennifer_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 10, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[5 ways marketers are still using outdated metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38718.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to measurement, marketers are still struggling to keep up with the pace of digital technology. Here's how to finally look beyond clicks and individual channels.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tony Zito]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[10307]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_zito_tony_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 03, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The demand for true ROI]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38594.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Measuring the exact impact of digital ad sales has been historically difficult.&nbsp;Take a look at these three ways to gather essential data to support your bottom line.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eric Eichmann]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[66410]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_eichmann_eric_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Why we may need third-party cookies after all]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38596.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Before you take to demonizing cookies altogether, it's important to remember the benefits they provide. Let's take a look at the pros and cons. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Keith Fagan]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[66411]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_fagan_keith_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 04, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[6 new analytics tools marketers can't live without]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38546.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing analytics tools are always changing, and new and better options are hitting the market. Let's take a look at these recommendations to make measuring, analyzing, and optimizing even easier. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Mark Hansen]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[65529]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/HS_Hansen_Mark_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 29, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[4 web analytics trends to look for in 2015 ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38254.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Rapid changes across the digital landscape are constantly impacting how data collection works. Here's what marketers should look out for this year. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Mark Hansen ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[65529]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/HS_Hansen_Mark_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 10, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to clean your dirty data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38272.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Having clean data is becoming more crucial when it comes to reaching your customers.&nbsp;Check out these&nbsp;ways to drive more valuable relationships.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Paul Mandeville]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[38689]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_mandeville_paul_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[March 03, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[5 reasons the absence of data isn't a negative ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/38152.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Sometimes there is too much of a good thing when it comes to data.&nbsp;Find out&nbsp;why it's important to look at the big picture and optimize your campaign accordingly. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Niels Meersschaert]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[65864]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[February 12, 2015]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[CPM: Perception vs. reality]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37592.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to campaign measurement, impressions shouldn't be the sole focus. Take a look at other ways to quantify your success. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Avi Spivack]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[63911]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/HS_Spivack_Avi_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 21, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[May the creative force be with you]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37438.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Data and the creative process can mix, but only if handled carefully. Here's how to harness the power of both wisely.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Zach Baze ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[5650]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Baze_Zach_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 06, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[5 big data-driven innovations media sites are providing marketers ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37318.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Large publishers are delivering valuable analytics to help guide marketing campaigns, and it's just the beginning. Here's what to expect from your media partners going forward. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Kevin Spurway ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[63082]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Spurway_Kevin_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[September 16, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How fraud is disrupting the ad industry]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37175.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Brands are losing $6 billion per year to false impressions. Here are the worst types of ad fraud plaguing the industry and how to battle this growing problem.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Craig Simmons]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62230]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Simmons_Craig_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 26, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[3 insights to craft your consumer strategy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37145.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Taking the temperature of consumer behavior has always been the first step of any marketing effort -- offline or digital. Here's where to focus your efforts. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[James McNamara]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62711]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_McNamara_James_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 11, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[5 signs your data has no meaning]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36795.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketers have access to more metrics than ever before, but not all of them are valuable. Here's how to spot totally useless data.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3980]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_dainow_brandt_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[July 01, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[3 proven tactics to combat bogus traffic]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36810.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Are marketers doomed to forever be at the mercy of inauthentic analytics? Here's a few tactics your agency or in-house team can implement to circumvent the pesky bots.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eric Kim ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62420]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Kim_Eric_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 26, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Fighting ad fraud: 5 questions all advertisers need to ask ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36746.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With fraud becoming an increasing concern for online advertisers, it's essential to re-evaluate the processes you have in place. Here's where to focus.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Craig Simmons ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62230]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Simmons_Craig_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 17, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Facebook's attempt at a third-party cookie replacement]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36714.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Many major companies have been racing to develop their own cookie replacement technologies, and Facebook is no exception. But how does its version measure up?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tim Mayer ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62034]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Mayer_Tim_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 09, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Choosing the right goals and KPIs for your brand]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36677.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[With all the changes in social media measurement, you must ensure your brand is keeping up. Here are the metrics to keep an eye on.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Marcela De Vivo ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[62049]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_DeVivo_Marcela_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[June 04, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to create the right ads for each part of the funnel]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36613.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Online display ads should represent the part of the funnel you are targeting. Here's how to change up your approach.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Sean Callahan ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[61955]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_callahan_sean_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 21, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The social media metrics that matter most]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36569.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to assessing your social results, which metrics matter the most? Here are the four key measurements you should care about.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eric Roach ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[58122]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Roach_Eric_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[May 15, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Why marketers still struggle with data infrastructure]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36414.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Inadequate data collection technology is responsible for slowed progress in marketing strategies. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Mike Sands ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[61486]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Sands_Mike_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 24, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to make metrics relevant for creative teams]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36323.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Employees can become disheartened when a company's most important goals don't seem to correlate with the work they do each day. Here's how to connect the two.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Drew McLellan ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[53650]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_mclellan_drew_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 10, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why you can't ignore Google's new Universal Analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36289.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Google is going to move you from Google Analytics to Universal Analytics whether you like it or not. So what do you need to know to control (and capitalize on) this switchover?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3980]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_dainow_brandt_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 07, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 ways to bring IT and marketing together]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/36238.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to big data, it is vital that CMOs and CIOs marry their skills. But the partnership shouldn't end there. Here's how to expand the relationship. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tom Schuster ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[61034]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs__Schuster_Tom_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 01, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to make the most of the golden age of marketing research]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35822.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[We have access to more data than ever. But how do we make the leap to insights? In this Q&amp;A, Dr. Duane Varan, CEO of MediaScience, shares how quality R&amp;D fits into the latest marketing trends.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jennifer Marlo]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[35826]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Media Planning & Buying]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/planning/13660.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Marlo_Jennifer_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 28, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Analytics agencies vs. in-house: Which is best?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35834.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Many businesses are forced to choose between hiring an analytics agency and building an in-house team. Here are the pros and cons of each approach that you must consider.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Morgan Vawter ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[49125]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_vawter_morgan_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 03, 2014]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The future of third-party cookies]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35784.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The digital marketing community has weighed in on the great cookie debate, and the matter is not yet settled. Here are the important points that marketers should know. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Natasha Moonka ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[59281]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Moonka_Natasha_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[January 23, 2014]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[5 tech tools to help marketers stay ahead]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35356.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The right technology can put you ahead of the pack -- and keep you ahead of the curve. Here are the tools you need to stay competitive.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Elizabeth Phillips ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[57857]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Phillips_Elizabeth_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 13, 2013]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[The impact of big data on small businesses]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35264.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Big data is not just for the big players anymore. Here's how even the smallest companies can get in on the action. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[David Steinberg]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[ 57736 ]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Steinberg_David_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 04, 2013]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How e-commerce retailers can better leverage data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/35300.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[If merchandisers could directly access customer data and insights, they would be in a better place for success. Here's why it's best not to rely on the IT gatekeepers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dan Darnell]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[39108]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_darnell_daniel_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 30, 2013]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[Cookies: The good, the bad, and the ugly]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/34813.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the debate surrounding third-party cookies continues, will the ad tech industry ever be able to agree and move forward? Here are three issues to consider.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Pascal Bensoussan ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[20777]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Bensoussan_Pascal_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 29, 2013]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to use Google AdWords' dayparting feature]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/34730.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Are you using AdWords as efficiently as possible? If you're not sure, implement this process for the best results.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Matt Vild ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[56370]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Vild_Matt_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 22, 2013]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The 5 most worthless metrics in marketing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/34732.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As we enter the age of big data, there is no shortage of information for marketers to track. Here are the metrics you shouldn't bother reporting.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[ 3980]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_dainow_brandt_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 21, 2013]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to cure your analytics paralysis]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/34698.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[For some marketers, the thought of implementing a new analytics strategy is overwhelming. If you're ready to&nbsp;make a change, here's how to get started.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Paul Pellman ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[5502]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_pellman_paul_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[August 20, 2013]]></date>
</item><item>
    <title><![CDATA[How to close the marketing data loop]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/34686.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Most marketers aren't tracking their data far enough. Bring the numbers full circle with this simple process.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Heather Zynczak ]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[56701 ]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Zynczak_Heather_70x70.jpg]]></image>
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    <title><![CDATA[Are gross rating points really the answer for digital?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32278.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[GRPs measure the depth of message penetration, but are they really the right metric for today's online campaigns? Here's why shifting to GRPs could be a step in the wrong direction.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 23, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 metrics that really gauge video success ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32251.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to video, applying the appropriate metrics is the best way to ensure the highest ROI possible. Here are the ways you should be measuring your campaign.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Joseph Deluca]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 12, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why your metrics are lying]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32122.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Metrics are notorious for communicating mistruths, but how do marketers defend against data dishonesty? Here are five misleading metrics and how to avoid falling into their traps.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Drew Hubbard ]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 26, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to choose the right attribution model]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32072.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Attribution models help determine the relative value of each digital channel in delivering conversions. Here's how to assess which model is right for you.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ted Rooke]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 20, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 ways to make metrics actionable]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32064.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Metrics are a top priority, but acting on data is a complex process. Here's how to transform your organization into a well-oiled, metrics-driven machine.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dan Darnell ]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 18, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to really measure engagement]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/32065.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Understanding how consumers interact with your brand online is the new Holy Grail for marketers. Use these tips to interpret the metrics of engagement.&nbsp; ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nicole Rawski]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 15, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Facebook metrics you need to know]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31982.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Facebook is changing marketing -- including how we measure its effectiveness. Here's what you need to know about engagement and transaction metrics on the platform.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Doug Schumacher ]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 06, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 ways you're recklessly abusing your metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31823.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[High-quality data, if not used properly, can still lead marketers to make bad decisions. Consider these common ways that numbers are used to mismanage online ad campaigns.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jarvis Mak ]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 23, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The new definition of KPI: Keep people ignorant]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31799.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Without context and an understanding of the system at work, KPIs don't give us any useful information. Here's why KPIs are meaningless when viewed in isolation.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Gary Angel]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 17, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why optimization is part data and part instinct]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31722.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Numbers alone shouldn't be the exclusive guide to your decisions -- common sense and experience are just as important. Here are 10 things to consider when optimizing your marketing campaign. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Michelle Eule]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 11, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to convince your boss to fund content marketing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31720.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[You know the value of online content, but your boss might not. Here's how to convince your company that it pays off.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Lior Levin]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 09, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 Google Analytics updates you should know]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31647.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Recently, several sweeping changes have popped up in Google Analytics, catching marketers by surprise. Here are the crucial changes you should know about.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dan Brooks ]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 02, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to make the most of your data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31645.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketers need to deploy a system that allows the whole organization to access, update, and maintain data. Here's how to ensure your company's information isn't stranded on a data island.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tricia Gellman]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 30, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 steps to ultimate data optimization ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31545.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the digital era evolves exponentially, organizations everywhere are recognizing the need to focus on data management. Use these tips to unlock optimization for your next campaign.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Bob Gorans]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 26, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[An analytics roadmap for marketers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31560.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Measurement weighs heavily on every marketer's mind. As a result, actionable insights often fall by the wayside as results reporting becomes the primary objective. Here's how to stay focused.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Eric Wittlake]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 24, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why time spent is the ultimate predictor of success]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31470.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The most talked about advertising campaigns today enable consumers to spend time with the brand in a meaningful way. Use this article to help you edge out the competition.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dylan Rebillot ]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 12, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 reasons your analytics are useless]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31457.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[They say trends trump accurate numbers, yet erroneous data can render your analytics virtually useless. Read on&nbsp;to debunk this&nbsp;myth.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ali Behnam]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 09, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to thrive as a second city agency ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31432.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[New York, Chicago, and L.A. may dominate the ad biz, but there are lots of strong agencies doing stellar work in smaller markets. Here's what it takes to succeed away from Madison Avenue.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 05, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why your analytics strategy is failing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31403.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this age of online excess, marketers are being inundated with data. Here are four ways to improve your analytics through "data science," so you can get your company back on track.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 04, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[5 display advertising metrics you should know]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31128.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[According to comScore, the primary value of online ads is exposure, not clicks. That said, you still need something tangible to show your boss. Here are five simple, yet comprehensive metrics to effectively measure your campaign performance.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[March 05, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The metrics you should be using ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30946.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Metrics about online ad engagement or interaction (alone) do not translate to bottom line results as effectively as lifetime value. Here are three campaign metrics to start using now -- and three to toss.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jarvis Mak]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[February 15, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 tips for moving beyond last-touch attribution]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30739.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[What can marketers do to accurately evaluate every touch point in their digital campaigns? Here are four ways to move past inferior measurement.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jarvis Mak]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 04, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Does your agency stink or is it you?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30725.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's really easy to blame the agency -- or the client. It's a lot harder to be honest with the issues and figure it out. Here are some insights to help brands and agencies work better together.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 04, 2012]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Your web analytics crib sheet]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30427.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis means understanding the data and finding a pattern. Use this article as your guide to becoming a web analytics rock star. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Andrew Ettinger]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[November 11, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Practical tips for breaking down data silos]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30418.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Digital marketers must constantly sort through endless information to get the numbers they need. Here's how to enhance your campaigns by successfully integrating data assets.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jeremy Mason]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[November 09, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why engagement analytics trump all others]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30437.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Incorrectly interpreted, web analytics can be misleading and can drive marketing efforts in the wrong direction. Here's why savvy marketers are using engagement analytics to measure the relationship between quality and quantity visitors. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ron Person]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[November 07, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Getting started with content metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30354.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Choosing what metrics matter, why, and how to actually measure them is a critical process for ensuring effectiveness. Here are some key insights for making that goal a reality.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Rebecca Lieb]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 25, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[What your analytics are really saying ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30125.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In order to make educated business decisions, you need to understand the numbers and how they relate to your overarching business goals. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up a proper analytics strategy.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Nicole Rawski]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 06, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Tactics for getting useful survey responses]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/30062.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the age of metrics, surveys can be a vital way to tap into your consumers. That said, asking your questions the right way is essential. Here's how to do it.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 23, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[What you need to know about web analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29879.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As the social media and mobile channels continue to flourish, the ability to measure and understand marketing successes and failures is paramount.&nbsp;Here's an in-depth look at the state of web analytics today. ]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 09, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why the click is still important]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29694.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[To many, the click is an outdated form of customer measurement. Find out why this metric is not only still vital, but also possibly the most important digital measurement of all.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Andrew Ettinger]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 11, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Top tools for measuring social media]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29613.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Are you getting the social media analytics you're looking for? Watch as a handful of brands explain their top picks.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 28, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[10 reasons to hate the click]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29517.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[At first, the click seemed like a metric that made sense. But our industry needs so much more. Here's why we need to stop clinging to this outdated concept.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 18, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 ways social has changed success metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29206.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Social profile data can provide the fuel needed to power a successful targeted marketing campaign. Consider these new ways to interpret and adapt to consumer behavior online.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 06, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Free analytics tools you should be using ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29143.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Robust online analytics platforms don't all carry a big price tag. Check out these free resources that can help you collect, analyze, and take action on your data.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 25, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why clicks are the wrong metric]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/29020.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Click-based analyses are fundamentally flawed. It's not just that clicks don't tell the whole story; they tell the wrong story. Here's why.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jarvis Mak]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 10, 2011]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[A secret concern in the data leakage story ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/28855.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Getting a hold on your ad campaign data can be a tough task. Check out these four steps you can take to get a firmer grip.]]></description>
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    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27368.asp</link>
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    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27304.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Feel like you need a better grasp on your data in order to refine your overall digital strategy? Find out how to maximize your website investment.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Most online marketers are still relying on outdated analytics technology. Find out about a trio of analytics innovators that can help address modern marketing challenges.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Optimistic marketers are embracing digital channels while demanding better measurement. Here are the gaps the industry desperately needs to fill in.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics continues to evolve with the digital space, and if you're not paying attention, you're falling behind. These points will bring you up to speed.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Marketers serving bogus data stand to tarnish the reputation of online advertising. Avoid that trap by using these approaches.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[It's easier than ever to understand which half of your advertising is being wasted, provided you have the right information. Find out how to use your data to avoid waste and lift campaign performance.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Looking to improve your online marketing analytics and stop chasing the almighty click? Employ these strategies.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[This metrics standard has a fatal flaw that could misdirect your site optimization efforts. See what alternative paints a more complete picture of your site visitors.&nbsp;]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[The argument over which party controls what data can be settled by integrating the ad serving and analytics platforms. See how this move can provide more actionable web intelligence for all parties.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[As digital professionals, we must figure out how to tell marketers what their competitors are doing online and achieve acceptance of a universal model.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Some marketers make excuses for why their analytics aren't up to par, but these defenses are flimsy at best. Here are the real reasons behind -- and solutions to -- these common complaints.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Measurement methodologies for different marketing programs often speak different languages. Here's how to get all your analytics on the same page.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Is the vast sea of available metrics making you go cross-eyed? Check out this simple strategy for selecting the numbers you need and putting them into context.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Thanks to dynamic social media, marketers now have to capitalize on customer behavior that spikes, evolves, and vanishes in completely unpredictable ways. Find out how the best of the best manage the task.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Personalized metrics solutions aren't as complicated as you might think, and they can provide a far more detailed picture of your online efforts. Find out how.]]></description>
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    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23436.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Metrics are powerful marketing tools -- but only if you understand what to do with your data. Here are common indications that your organization is behind the curve.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 10, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to gain greater insight from analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23418.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Analysis of site traffic and visitors' resulting actions can help you determine the value being delivered by each publisher. Here's how you need to refine your strategy. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Chris Neuner]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 09, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 costly metrics misconceptions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/23034.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics is central to doing business online, yet we have a very poor understanding of how the industry actually works. Take a look at some common fallacies, as well as the state of analytics today.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 19, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web analytics: How to avoid a wild goose chase]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22952.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In this interview, comScore's co-founder discusses why marketers need to stop counting clicks and start focusing on offline behavior drivers, social media initiatives, and online video advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Lori Luechtefeld]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 12, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Unified audience measurement is closer than you think]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22939.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Audience measurement in interactive media continues to be a moving target with plenty of promising potential. Here's why it still stands as the first step to better engagement and brand connection.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Scott Knoll]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 05, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 solutions to common web analytics problems]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22643.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics is an incredibly important practice for every company, and yet so many get it wrong.&nbsp;These three tips will help your company solve a host of problems that spring up all too often.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Andrew Edwards]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_edwards_andrews_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 09, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Understanding changes in your web analytics options]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/22534.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The field of web analytics is being transformed by acquisitions and rapid technology advances. Here's what these trends mean for marketers.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Ridder Manzanet]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_manzanet_rider_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 01, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Are web metrics telling you the truth?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21998.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[How effective are your main content pages if someone were to assess them in only a few seconds? Here's how to truly measure engagement.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
    <authorid><![CDATA[3980]]></authorid>
    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_dainow_brandt_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 12, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Don't settle for any old ROI]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21940.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Click-throughs and conversions are easy measurements, but they're not the most accurate way to determine true ROI. The Atlas Institute's senior director offers solutions for measuring your ads more precisely.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Young-Bean Song]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[February 10, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Finding value beyond the click]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21957.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Chad Little]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_Llittle_chad_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 10, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The lingering value in display ads]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21906.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The relationship between display and search is becoming more evident. Here's how a successful bridging of the two media will help move consumers from awareness to conversion.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Dean Donaldson]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/Dean_Donaldson_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[February 03, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Why customer retention trumps new business]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21782.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Companies that survive these lean times&nbsp;will be&nbsp;the ones with strong bases of loyal customers. Here's why you should rethink the way you&nbsp;address returning visitors in your marketing strategy.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Chad Little]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 28, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The web analytics standard that failed us]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21552.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Thanks to&nbsp;fuzzy math in the analytics community, it will take years to create proper, precise standards that can be implemented industry-wide. Here's why.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 06, 2009]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The data debate: Why agencies need to listen closely]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21467.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Here's an industry-insider look at what the coming data economy means for the future of advertising agencies. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jim Meskauskas]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_meskauskas_jim_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[December 17, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The disturbing inaccuracy behind Google Analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21144.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It is critical to know how any web metrics package calculates its numbers, even Google. You cannot assume, no matter how big the company, that the numbers will be correct.&nbsp; ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[November 18, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web analytics dashboards demystified]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21142.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Marketing teams can stretch their online marketing dollars by creating more user-friendly, actionable analytics. Find out how to set up these performance snapshots to elicit the best data for your clients.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Andreas Roell]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_roell_andreas_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 14, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Look beyond basic analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/21098.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Don't rely on&nbsp;analytics that examine the past to increase your ecommerce conversions and sales in the present. Implement a self-learning system that delivers relevant content to customers in real time.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Meyar Sheik]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_sheik_meyar_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[November 11, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Surprising insights revealed by web analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20964.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Google Analytics' group manager explains the way current site measurement can help you better understand your customers and what new capabilities may be on the horizon.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brett Crosby ]]></author>
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    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_crosby_brett_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[October 29, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The crucial metric you're not tracking ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20858.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's one of the more important statistics in marketing, and it speaks volumes about your brand awareness and product offering. Yet most marketers don't even know what it is.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Chad Little]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 28, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How web analytics can cripple your campaign]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20833.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's easy to get lost in the overwhelming amount of data that online campaigns generate. Here's how to determine what metrics really matter.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Reid Carr]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 15, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How analytics can protect your budget]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20738.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Lean times mean you want to get the most out of your campaigns while spending the least. Here's how to easily monitor what&nbsp;isn't working and trim the fat accordingly.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[John Squire]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 08, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 startups you can't ignore]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20602.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In the crowded field of web analytics, it's not easy for new companies to break through the clutter. Here are four that the industry should be watching. ]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Sean P. Egen]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 22, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Are you failing to mobilize your metrics?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20421.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Contrary to what you may have heard, measuring the mobile medium is not impossible. Here's how to get started.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Evan Gerber]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 12, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[4 wish list items for improving digital reach]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20511.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[What does digital need in order to get to parity with broadcast reach and frequency metrics? Here are four areas where we come up short.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tom Hespos]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 11, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The X Factor: What you don't measure will hurt you ]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20349.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Does metrics mean watching the clicks and hoping for the best? It doesn't have to. Find out how a few simple steps and a little math can make you a marketing monster.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Sean X Cummings]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 26, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The disturbing truth about metrics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20123.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Lost in a sea of reporting data? Here's what you need to know about the current confusion and controversy surrounding online audience measurement.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Susan Kuchinskas]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 07, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How valuable is engagement for marketers?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19896.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[It's one thing to engage customers; it's another to measure the success of that engagement. Marketers offer their suggestions for determining its true value.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 09, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Agency arsenal: what you need to increase performance]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19576.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Full-service ad agencies have a lot they're accountable for. Follow these steps to measure success -- from concept to execution to reporting.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Charisse Tabak]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 20, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Uncover an easier way to hit your numbers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19679.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[A well-executed marketing dashboard can help you analyze your web data. Take a look at six reasons why you need to create yours today.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Vipin Mayar]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 18, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How Google's TV analytics will change the industry]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19661.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[As Google launches analytics for TV and radio ads, the industry moves closer to a state of integration. MIVA's marketing and communications director explains.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Alex Vlasto]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 16, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How much do the numbers matter?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19615.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Do you find that website&nbsp;traffic numbers don't always match up? Our media strategies editor explains how to handle these discrepancies.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jim Meskauskas]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 10, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Competitive secrets: is the truth out there?]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19546.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[If knowledge is power, digital media buyers may be falling behind their traditional predecessors. While a slew of products aim to arm buyers with better intelligence, will any of them fire the magic bullet?]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Michael Estrin]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[June 05, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Measuring engagement is not the same for all]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19425.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When it comes to defining certain online measures, we need a consensus. But when it comes to defining engagement, one size does not fit all.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tom Hespos]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 22, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 new services to help streamline your life]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19406.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's president&nbsp;explains how Xobni, LinkedIn and RescueTime&nbsp;can make your work and life more efficient and effective.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Reid Carr]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 21, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Before you abandon that click�]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/19084.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Here are four reasons why marketers should still look to CTR first when evaluating a campaign's success.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jay Friedman]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 22, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Give web analytics the human touch]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18905.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Getting the right web analytics tool is only half the battle; the real focus of your web analytics program should be the people who work with it.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Susan Fine]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 09, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Metrics: your mileage may vary]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18849.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[When measuring your online campaign's success, keep in mind that&nbsp;your brand has a unique set of&nbsp;objectives.&nbsp;The&nbsp;appropriate metrics may differ from what you expect.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Chris Marriott]]></author>
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    <section><![CDATA[Web Analytics]]></section>
    <sectionurl><![CDATA[/webanalytics/5761.asp]]></sectionurl>
    <image><![CDATA[/images/content/hs_marriott_chris_70x70.jpg]]></image>
    <date><![CDATA[April 07, 2008]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Spin visitor feedback into site gold]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/18680.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[For loyal, satisfied customers, stop thinking of site visitors in terms of clickthroughs and page views. Here's what to focus on instead.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jim Sterne]]></author>
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    <description><![CDATA[Performance-based metrics offer both advertisers and publishers greater value than impression-based ones. Here's the inside scoop on this new model.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[The counting controversy: a user's guide]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The mainstream press has thrust the metrics debate between publishers and advertisers into the limelight, but the story being told is incomplete. Here's the lowdown.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Improve your campaign's results in 5 steps]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Follow this process outlined by [x+1] to make data and analytics work for you.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 29, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Analytics standards set, sort of]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The WAA has released much needed web analytics standards, but are they sufficient? Read ThinkMetrics' CEO's evaluation. ]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[Google Analytics changes tack]]></title>
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    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 23, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Call Tracking for Campaign Longevity]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[If advertisers and agencies are only tracking the success of online campaigns through clickthrough rates or online conversions, they are missing out on the true value of advertising.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Stuart McKelvey]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[August 01, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Overpaying Affiliates]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tracking the activity generated by affiliates isn't as simple as it seems. Zanox' U.S. country manager describes what can go wrong.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[July 11, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[3 Key Skills for Web Analysts]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/15446.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The role of web analyst is critical to a successful internet presence and maybe even the success of entire organizations.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[St�phane Hamel]]></author>
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    <title><![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Guide to Data Integration]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Data integration should start with definitions. Acceleration's technology director walks you through the process.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Filip von Reiche]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 30, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[How Long Tail Economics Will Improve Web Analytics]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Acceleration's online analytics director describes the evolution of web analytics, predicts where it's going and makes the case for standardization.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Niel Bornman]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 23, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Make Imperfect Metrics Work for You]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sharpe Partners' CEO outlines five ways to successfully measure results.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Kathy Sharpe]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 16, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Analytics Nightmare]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14857.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Can you identify the single biggest threat to your site's metrics? The answer might surprise you.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 10, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Setting the Standard in Web Analytics]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14455.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's analyst explains the importance of web analytics in&nbsp;making sense out of chaos.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[April 23, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Best Website Metrics Are...]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14160.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Check out this approach for a smoother analytics process that will boost your site's ROI.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[March 28, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Get Web Analysis Fundamentals Right]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14065.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Keep an eye on the game and avoid social media strategies that go beyond rational return on investment.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[March 22, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Take Action with Interactive Data]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14053.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Jed Meyer explains how Nielsen DigitalPlus' new set-top box measurement initiative will benefit interactive advertisers.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[March 20, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Web Analytics Pitfalls to Avoid]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/14009.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics tools can focus your web strategies in many useful ways, but they can also lead marketers down the wrong path.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Tom Hespos]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[March 15, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Worst Website Measurement Mistakes]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13737.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Web analytics guru Brandt Dainow explains why he doesn't bother reporting total page views anymore, and why you shouldn't either.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <title><![CDATA[Use Data to Influence the Future]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/13090.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Hitwise's CMO discusses key objectives to leverage and manage your new data points.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[January 12, 2007]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Analytics-- Not Just for E-Commerce]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Red Door Interactive's president explains how B2B companies not engaged in e-commerce still should be using analytics to measure their site's online success.]]></description>
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    <title><![CDATA[How to Fix Your Traffic Measurement]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/12585.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Because log analysis figures are misleading, ThinkMetrics' CEO advises switching to page-based tracking, and helps you through the process.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <title><![CDATA[Measurement: A Tale of Two Adages]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Some say that if you can't measure something, you can't manage it. But Carat Fusion's director of "client services" says this old adage isn't the answer when it comes to metrics.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[In his third article on the &quot;accuracy&quot; of Google's AdWords, ThinkMetrics' CEO explores the company's explanations for discrepancies.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 23, 2006]]></date>
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    <description><![CDATA[While metrics are valuable, this Carat Fusion VP, director, client services, explains how sometimes ignoring them is a marketer's best strategy.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 20, 2006]]></date>
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    <description><![CDATA[Acceleration's director of online analytics discusses how to overcome these big web analytics challenges.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Niel Bornman]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[October 16, 2006]]></date>
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    <description><![CDATA[In his second article on Google's AdWords, ThinkMetrics' CEO explores the company's responsiveness to its clients.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 21, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Functionalism: Metrics to Believe in]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The SEMphonics president describes a rich, formalized web analytic strategy, and how to implement this methodology for maximum responsiveness.]]></description>
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    <date><![CDATA[September 15, 2006]]></date>
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    <title><![CDATA[Merge Metric Systems for Better Results]]></title>
    <link>http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/11134.asp</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Unica's senior product manager explains how uniting web analytics and Business Intelligence helps marketers better define their customer and media targets.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Think Metrics CEO Brandt Dainow let's us know when (and why) to take bad news about site design on the chin.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Brandt Dainow]]></author>
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    <description><![CDATA[Offermatica's Jamie Roche writes in with five tips to help you avoid cross-selling hazards in your shopping cart.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Jamie Roche]]></author>
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    <date><![CDATA[May 02, 2005]]></date>
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    <description><![CDATA[Web Analytics company provides advice on developing a web measurement strategy.]]></description>
    <author><![CDATA[Colin Shearer]]></author>
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