Driven by Data | The Newsletter, Edition 54

Welcome to this week's newsletter. As we dive into the last week of March (and into a nice long bank holiday weekend here in the UK), there's plenty to be excited about. With the start of April and spring in the air, it seems like everything is beginning to pick up the pace. Let's dive in and explore what's in store!

Driven by Data | The Podcast

Episode 21, of Season 4, of Driven By Data: The Podcast is the live interview that took place between Kyle Winterbottom and Ranil Boteju , Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Lloyds Banking Group . It was recorded at the end of 2023 and then transcribed into the 'Exclusive Leader Feature' article in the first edition of the Driven by Data Magazine. In this recording they discuss how analytics practitioners are at the heart of value creation at Lloyds Banking Group , along with the power of purpose, evolving views of value creation and the future of analytics skills & value creation.

Listen now!

Upcoming event: LIVE Panel Discussion, Data Culture Transformation in 2024

Join us for an interesting LinkedIn Live event featuring respected speakers from leading organisations! The panel includes Hannah Davies , Head of Data Culture & Excellence, Admiral Group Plc , Josh Cunningham , Group Head of Data Culture, Lloyds Banking Group and Sandra Oudshoff , Global Analytics Engagement Lead, 喜力 .

This event will be hosted by Kyle Winterbottom , and this dynamic panel will dive into the crucial role of data culture in organisational transformation and strategic decision-making. Plus, don't miss your chance to participate in the Q&A session, where you can interact directly with our panellists!

Register now!

Interested in becoming a Driven by Data Mentor or Mentee?

The Driven by Data Mentorship offers insight and networking with some of the best, leading data & analytics experts. This programme is designed to assist individuals progressing in their careers, starting from the level of senior manager and beyond.

Our next intake will be in June, so why not submit your application today? This free programme, with over 150+ partnerships, is designed to develop, upskill and progress the next generation of leaders in the data analytics industry; by providing access to the Orbition Group community’s elite mentors made up of high-profile and esteemed thought leaders in the global data and analytics space, including business leaders, published authors, and keynote speakers.

Get your entry in now to be considered for the next cohort: https://lnkd.in/e-UN4zqP

Deadline extension: Nominate a Rising Star!

Due to overwhelming demand, we're extending the deadline to nominate a Rising Star in the data and analytics field!

New deadline: Monday, 1st April 2024

Judges: Tolu Adebekun , Katy Gooblar , Helen Blaikie & Kyle Winterbottom

The selected 20 Rising Stars will be featured in the next issue of the Driven by Data Magazine in June 2024!

Nominate here: https://orbitiongroup.com/20-rising-stars-in-data-analytics/

Tailored Solutions: The Power of Data-Driven Customer Insights

This week's insight blog is brought to you by Sophie Muscat

Knowing your client base and audience is such an important aspect of any successful business. To get to know your customer, their preferences and how to tailor your products and services, a business may find that the best way to do this well and accurately. One of the most powerful tools in gaining this understanding is through the careful analysis of data and customer insights.?

With data-powered insights, a business can create a unique and exclusive experience for its customers. Whether it’s through personalised recommendations based on past purchases or acknowledging customer loyalty through exclusive offers. This exclusivity will lead to further engagement and loyalty. This is not new to the world of online businesses and e-commerce; the ability to use data to build a personalised experiences can make all the difference in creating lasting customer relationships.?

Mass marketing is pretty much unheard of these days. Insights allow businesses to find and pick out particular customer groups and specific segments with marketing emails that are appropriate for them. By looking at demographic data, browsing habits, and purchase history, companies can build targeted marketing campaigns that interest and address the consumer directly. This method not only drives conversion but also enhances return on investment (ROI) by boosting the impact of marketing spend.?

Solid customer data insights can also allow businesses to anticipate future trends and consumer behaviours within their customer base. Thanks to predictive analytics, businesses can use historical data to predict future movements, allowing them to stay one step ahead of the competition. By identifying new trends and ever-changing consumer preferences, businesses can alter their strategies, accordingly, increasing their chances of success.?

Another crucial factor that can benefit greatly from data and insights is customer service. By referring and using data insights, businesses can gain a better understanding of customer preferences and pain points, enabling them to provide tailored solutions and support experiences. Data-driven customer service creates stronger relationships and increases brand loyalty and this in turn will increase customer happiness and reduce churn.??

Consumer interaction and engagement is also a factor to consider as it provides insightful information about the customer. By A/B testing marketing campaigns or customer journeys, businesses can experiment, and test various methods to natively understand their client base and get to know customer preferences. Whether it's testing different marketing messages or optimising the user journey of a website, data-driven testing enables businesses to make data-informed decisions.?

Data insights can be a great guiding tool when trying to develop new products or services. By looking at customer surveys, shopping habits, and website interactions, a business can gather valuable recommendations for product development, aiding it to build offerings that appeal to their target audience. Data-driven decision-making lessens risk and increases the likelihood of success in a competitive marketplace.?

For businesses that are willing to embrace data-driven insights, they can provide opportunities within gaps in the market leading the way for expansion and growth. Capitalising on such opportunities allow businesses to tap into new sources of revenue and make their name in the market.?

Just as the use of data insights can provide opportunities, it can also help a business forecast potential risks or problems. By referring to historical data and trends, companies can locate possible issues in their business model and thus giving them a chance to problem solve before the problem may even arise. The issues may vary from changing consumer preferences, regulatory changes, to disruptive technologies, data-driven risk management allows businesses to tackle challenges confidently with data-backed information.?

Response time is crucial when dealing with fast-paced business environments. Another benefit of making use of customer data insights is that it enables companies to make informed decisions and adapt quickly to changing market trends. These fast-acting changes could be due to a new trend, or a new opportunity as we discussed earlier. Data-driven decision-making allows businesses to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive.??

Have you ever utilised customer insight data to its full potential? If so, were you successful??

And lastly, this week's data joke:

Why did the data analyst bring a ladder to work?

Because they heard the business was climbing to new heights with all those "data-driven insights"!

See you next week! ??

Team Orbition