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Company News

In Memory of Melissa “Missy” McLemore Bramhall

October 5, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Melissa Bramhall. Her…

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Marketing Strategy

Stop Rolling Over Last Year’s Marketing Budget: How to Build a Smarter Plan for 2027

October 2, 2026

Open last year’s marketing budget. Copy it. Change the date. Add a few percentage points for rising costs. Send it…

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Marketing Strategy

Before You Finalize Your 2027 Marketing Budget, Ask These 7 Questions

September 22, 2026

Budget season has a way of turning marketing into a spreadsheet exercise. Last year’s expenses are copied into a new…

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Data-Driven Marketing

The Power of Neighborhood-Level Marketing

September 16, 2026

Most businesses do not serve one uniform market. Even within the same city, customer needs, buying behaviors, household characteristics, and…

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Marketing Trends

Beyond the Hype: How AI Will Change Marketing and Data Analytics in 2027

September 8, 2026

How AI Will Transform Marketing and Data Analytics in 2027 | iDfour Artificial intelligence has dominated business conversations for the…

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Analytics

Using Data to Predict Customer Retention

August 27, 2026

Using Data to Predict Customer Retention | iDfour Most businesses know when they have lost a customer. The invoices stop.…

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Predictive Marketing

Understanding Consumer Movement Patterns

August 11, 2026

Understanding Consumer Movement Patterns | iDfour Where your customers live matters. But it is only one part of the story.…

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How Home Service Companies Can Reduce Wasted Ad Spend
Data-Driven Marketing

How Home Service Companies Can Reduce Wasted Ad Spend

July 28, 2026

For home service companies, marketing can feel like a necessary gamble. You invest in paid search, social media, direct mail,…

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Why ZIP Code Data Matters More Than Ever
Predictive Marketing

Why ZIP Code Data Matters More Than Ever

July 3, 2026

Marketers have access to more data than at any other point in history. Every campaign, transaction, website visit, customer interaction,…

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Trade Area Optimization

Unlocking Growth with Trade Area Optimization

July 1, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered why one business location consistently outperforms another—or why a marketing campaign generates incredible results in one…

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GIS Mapping

Why GIS Mapping Improves Marketing ROI

June 5, 2026

Discover how GIS mapping improves marketing ROI through hyper-local targeting, media optimization, competitor analysis, and data visualization with iDfour's SourcePoint…

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Trade Area Optimization

5 Ways Trade Area & Consumer Segmentation Analysis Drives Better Campaign ROI

February 27, 2026

Marketing budgets in 2026 are under a microscope. Whether you’re a CMO, marketing director, or growth-focused business leader, you’re being…

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Predictive Marketing

Harnessing AI to Supercharge Market Segmentation & Predictive Insights in 2026

February 18, 2026

In 2026, marketing leaders aren’t asking if they should use AI — they’re asking how to use it strategically. Between shifting consumer…

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Predictive Marketing

How Predictive Analytics Can Future-Proof Your 2026 Marketing Strategy

February 11, 2026

Marketing in 2026 isn’t about reacting faster. It’s about anticipating smarter. With shifting budgets, evolving privacy regulations, and the continued move…

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Data-Driven Marketing

Maximizing 2026 Budgets with Data-Driven Marketing

January 21, 2026

As marketing budgets face tighter scrutiny in 2026, CMOs and marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to do more with…

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Media Mix Modeling

What Is Media Mix Modeling and Why It Matters in 2026

January 18, 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving marketing ecosystem, figuring out what’s working and where to invest your next dollar feels a bit…

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Turning data into analytics
Analytics

From Analytics to Action: How CMOs Can Drive Smarter Marketing in 2026 by Turning Marketing Data Into Action

January 16, 2026

In a world where data is everywhere but insights are scarce, the modern Chief Marketing Officer faces a simple — yet daunting…

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Marketing Trends

2026 Marketing Data Trends & Predictions

January 16, 2026

How marketers will unlock growth with smarter data in the year ahead As we look forward to 2026, one thing…

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Case Studies

Gathering Data. Rewarding Customers. Increasing Revenue.

May 27, 2025

Seeking deeper customer insights without compromising their “everyday low price” philosophy, a regional supermarket partnered with iDfour to pilot a…

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Case Studies

Finding New Insights. Broadening Retail Opportunities.

May 27, 2025

With over 2,000 stores nationwide, a leading retailer sought to revitalize performance at select underperforming locations. Tasked with driving foot…

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Case Studies

Untangling Data. Managing Projects Efficiently.

May 27, 2025

Faced with fragmented data from over 55 million households and a looming deadline, a global pharmaceutical company turned to iDfour.…

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