Since we launched Illuminate back in May, our team has been working around the clock to develop even more features to help optimization teams better organize experiments, report performance and maximize impact. Today, we’re excited to share a few of these with you. What’s new in Illuminate? Show impact and determine priority Use our new Impact […]
The promise of personalization is enticing: a complete 1-to-1 experience for every customer, driven by every detail and data point about that person: who they are, their interests, needs and history. Their customer experience is completely optimized to deliver the right content at the right time, influencing brand engagement, purchase activity and “wow”-worthy customer experiences. […]
There are quite a few people out there that just don’t *get* creative. They don’t understand the way in which we work or make decisions. And, indeed, creative teams are known to be cost centers rather than revenue generators. To certain execs, creatives are simply the sneaker-wearing hipsters who are brought in to make things […]
Here at Brooks Bell, we work with many different clients at different stages in testing maturity. Yet, regardless of whether we’re working with a new or established testing program, we find they all face common enemies: pressure to deliver results; inefficient processes; a lack of understanding and support for testing; difficulty iterating on and applying learnings […]
Say you’re getting some work done to your home—you wouldn’t want plumbers painting your walls, right? What about electricians doing your landscaping? Or HVAC technicians repairing your roof? The same thing goes for your experimentation program. When your budget is tight, it can be tempting to have members of your team take on multiple roles. […]
In 2016, online spending topped in-store shopping for the first time ever. That trend continued in 2017, with Adobe Digital Insights reporting that 2017 holiday sales surpassed $91.7 billion, marking 11% YoY growth. Peak season offers peak opportunities for experimentation programs. Increased traffic and conversion rates open the door for higher velocity, shorter durations, and lower minimum […]
With the number of testing and personalization tools available, it can be difficult to choose one to invest in. But once you’ve already selected a software, making the decision to transition to a new tool altogether can feel overwhelming. But this happens quite often. For many clients, cost is often the deciding factor in making […]
Imagine a simple scenario: Your coworkers are participating in a fun run for charity and want you to join. You’re up for it, but you know you need a decent pair of running shoes. The logical solution is to go online, search for information about running shoes and identify a few possible options. You could […]
Winner winner chicken dinner! Discovering a winning variation is one of the most exciting moments for an optimization program. It’s the moment when all the work that went into creating a test finally pays off. But while you should always take time to celebrate your team’s accomplishment, hold off on busting out the champagne just […]
Where were you when you heard the news? I was checking my analytics team’s Slack channel at work when my teammate shared this screenshot: At first, my thoughts went to Java. Then, it really hit me. Ad Hoc?! No. That’s not possible. But instead of letting this news ruin my week, I thought to channel […]