In the digital age, where data reigns supreme, marketing teams are like modern-day alchemists, turning insights into golden opportunities. But here’s the thing: Without clean customer data, that alchemy can quickly turn into a recipe for disaster.
Bad data costs U.S. businesses over $3T per year according to AccuData. This accounts for roughly 12% revenue loss for individual businesses.
Picture this: you’re all set to launch a targeted email campaign. You’ve crafted the perfect message, segmented your audience with precision, and hit send. But instead of soaring engagement rates, you’re met with a chorus of crickets. What went wrong? More often than not, the culprit is dirty data.
According to ZoomInfo, 94% of businesses suspect that their customer and prospect data is inaccurate.
So, what exactly is clean customer data, and why is it so crucial for marketing success? Clean data is like a well-tended garden—free of weeds and full of vibrant blooms. It’s accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to your marketing objectives. Here’s why it matters:
Targeting Precision
Imagine trying to hit a bullseye in the dark. That’s what it’s like trying to target your audience without clean data. Clean customer data allows you to segment your audience effectively, ensuring that your message reaches the right people at the right time.
Personalization Power
In the age of personalization, generic messages just won’t cut it. Clean data empowers you to tailor your marketing efforts to individual preferences, behaviors, and demographics. From personalized emails to targeted ads, personalized experiences drive engagement and build customer loyalty.
ROI Maximization
Marketing budgets are precious resources, and every dollar counts. Clean data enables you to allocate your budget more efficiently by targeting high-value customers, optimizing campaign performance, and minimizing wasted spend on inaccurate or outdated information.
40% of business objectives fail due to inaccurate data according to ZoomInfo.
Brand Reputation
Trust is the currency of modern business. Nothing erodes trust faster than sending irrelevant or incorrect messages to your customers. Clean data helps you maintain the integrity of your brand by delivering consistent, accurate, and personalized experiences across all touchpoints.
Compliance Confidence
With data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA on the rise, compliance is no longer optional—it’s essential. Clean customer data not only helps you stay on the right side of the law but also builds trust with your customers by demonstrating your commitment to protecting their privacy.
In a world where data is abundant but insights are scarce, clean customer data is the secret sauce that sets successful marketers apart. It’s the foundation upon which effective campaigns are built, the compass that guides strategic decisions, and the key to unlocking the full potential of your marketing efforts.
So, if you want to take your marketing game to the next level, invest in clean customer data with Cinch. Your bottom line—and your customers—will thank you for it.
If you’re tired of being held back by messy data, you’ve come to the right place. Our powerful data engine processes 20,000 customer contacts every 10 minutes.
The result? We’ll show you what percent of the contacts in your system are duplicated and unmatched.
Here’s what the process looks like:
Our VeriFact™ Data Analysis is designed to show you how dirty your data really is. But that’s only the first step, now it’s time to actually deep clean your data and optimize it for your automated marketing efforts.
That’s when you can see the real power behind Cinch.
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Meet the Magician Behind the Science: Carlos Kemeny
Ever wonder who's working behind the scenes, making the magic happen in the world of data science and artificial intelligence at Cinch? Well, let me introduce you to our VP of Artificial Intelligence Carlos Kemeny! He’s not just your average AI expert—he’s the friendly face you want leading the charge in AI innovation.
With a bachelor's and master’s degree from Purdue and a double PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, Carlos has the academic chops to back up his expertise. He’s on a quest to optimize the safe and valuable use of AI across the world, working with top-tier organizations like Anthem, Aon, Chevron, Cisco, Fidelity, GE, Nasdaq, Optum, Visa, and more.
Carlos is also a former founder (DrumData.ai and DrumCV) and tech CEO—not to mention a National Advisory Council for Innovation & Entrepreneurship subcommittee member for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
From leading research initiatives to delivering captivating keynote speeches, he’s earned a reputation as a visionary leader in the AI community. Carlos's work has been recognized by industry peers and leaders, earning him prestigious awards and accolades for his contributions to the field including the AI Utah 100 award in January 2024.
And it’s not just about the tech for Carlos—it’s about the people, too. As a mentor and advocate, he’s dedicated to inspiring the next generation of AI innovators. Carlos is all about building a brighter future for AI—and for all of us.
Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn.
Listen to his podcast “The AI Decision Guy” on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Spotify.