Understanding Data Segmentation in the Cross-Border Context
Data segmentation refers to the practice of categorizing a company’s data into distinct groups based on common attributes.
We’ve produced a video that elucidates this concept further, in addition to the content provided below!
[Video: Intro To Data Segmentation | 4 Step Quick-Start Guide]
In my childhood, I was fascinated with Lego. My collection amassed thousands of pieces, all stored in large bins. Unfortunately, this made it difficult to find specific sets, as I spent countless hours searching for the right pieces.
Similarly, if your company’s marketing and sales data are not managed strategically, they can become hopelessly jumbled, similar to my Lego pieces. Accumulating all data in a single repository offers limited value.
To address this, you can follow the same approach I took with my Lego: organize it into specific categories. This process is known as data segmentation.
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Data segmentation involves organizing a company’s data, particularly marketing, sales, and customer information, into various groups based on shared characteristics. For instance, customer data can be segmented by location.
Analytics and reoptimization are then performed for each group. Accumulating all marketing campaign and customer data into one group and attempting to optimize marketing using a single dataset is ineffective.
Data segmentation enables the division of data into smaller groups, providing more specific and relevant insights. For example, if 25% of your customers reside in Memphis, Tennessee, you could tailor an ad campaign to promote your products as “the best in Memphis.”
Analyzing aggregated audience data might make this campaign appear ineffective. However, segmenting the audience data would reveal that the campaign is highly effective for the 25% of customers living in Memphis.
This illustrates the value of data segmentation. Overall, it aids in identifying ideal customer profiles (ICPs), making data more actionable.
To delve deeper into data segmentation, here are four techniques to consider:
1. Experiment with various data segmentation methods
2. Clean and enhance your data
3. Prioritize the most effective segments to target
4. Regularly review your customer segmentation
Each technique is crucial for successful data segmentation. For instance, while location is an example data point, other factors such as age, gender, business size, and behavioral data should also be considered.
To ensure high-quality data for segmentation, it’s essential to clean and enrich it. Data cleaning involves removing errors, inconsistencies, and redundancies, while data enrichment involves incorporating additional first- and third-party data to enhance existing information.
Once data is segmented, identify the best segments to target. Not all customer segments are equally valuable. For example, if you sell to the automotive, aerospace, and HVAC industries, segment your audience accordingly. However, focus on the segment that generates the most revenue.
Regularly review and adjust your customer segmentation strategy to adapt to changes in your audience or product offerings. This ensures that your data segmentation remains current and effective.
WebFX offers the tools needed for successful data segmentation: MarketingCloudFX and Nutshell, our CRM platform. With these tools, you can easily segment data and automate the process, ensuring leads and customers are directed to the appropriate segments upon entering the platform.
Partnering with WebFX provides access to marketing and data segmentation tools, as well as the option to utilize our digital marketing services. Our team can assist you in strategically segmenting your data and targeting your audience with ideal campaigns, ultimately driving long-term revenue.
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