S10: Testing More with Less: Best Practices from Hearst and Visa
Track
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Mulitchannel Strategies
Program Code:
1110
Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time:
8:45 AM to 9:45 AM
EST
Location:
SD Convention Center - 6F
CONTACT PERSON
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Gordon Bell, President, LucidView and the Artestry collective
Bell consults with industry leaders to increase insights and marketing effectiveness, leveraging innovative testing strategies and front-line analytics. He has lectured at Yale and Wharton, written marketing and statistical articles on multivariable testing since 1998, and has case studies in Successful Direct Marketing Methods and the statistical textbook, Testing 1-2-3.
PRIMARY SPEAKER
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Gordon Bell, President, LucidView and the Artestry collective
Bell consults with industry leaders to increase insights and marketing effectiveness, leveraging innovative testing strategies and front-line analytics. He has lectured at Yale and Wharton, written marketing and statistical articles on multivariable testing since 1998, and has case studies in Successful Direct Marketing Methods and the statistical textbook, Testing 1-2-3.
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Charles Swift, Vice President, Database Strategy and Marketing, Hearst Magazines
Charlie Swift is vice president, database strategy and marketing for Hearst Magazines. His work includes development of a fully integrated print and online customer marketing database to improve targeting and performance. Previously, Swift was vice president, consumer marketing for LexisNexis, and a vice president at Columbia House and American Express.
Steve McConnell is a Senior Business Leader within Visa Marketing Consulting, supporting Visa's issuing banks in development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives designed to grow cardholder base and purchase volume. Steve's experience previous to Visa focused on high technology marketing on both the client and agency side.
Description
When times are tough, the tough keep testing-- only with greater focus and efficiency. Learn how market leaders Hearst and Visa merge cutting-edge science and creative freedom to test more with less. See unique testing strategies and surprising insights that led to a quick, clear, quantifiable increase in marketing ROI.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Hear best practices in marketing testing from industry leaders
Learn unique multivariable testing strategies for DM programs
See specific creative elements proven effective in competitive markets