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Customer Profiling and Data Modeling with Cluster Analysis Results
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.(ET) Online

In marketing, statistical approaches are often used to target potential customers and increase retention. Marketing companies employ demographic information coupled with consumer behaviors and cluster analysis to create several customer profiling tools. PRIZM from Nielsen Claritas, was one of the successful segmentation products that were employed by the analytic challenge winners at the 2006 Direct Marketing Association (DMA) annual conference. This leaves the question: what is the proper way to use cluster analysis data in modeling? What are some common mistakes used when modeling with cluster analysis results? This presentation will discuss the challenges of working with segmentation in custom models.

You will walk away with:

This presentation aims to increase your predictive modeling skills. If you are not currently using cluster analysis results (segmentation) in marketing custom models, you should attend this presentation. Similarly, if you have not benefited from using segmentation in custom models in the past, you may benefit from this presentation. First, learn the skills used by the pros, and then be walked through a step-by-step example. At the end, walk away with a "best practices" understanding of modeling with segmentation.

The Top 5 Things Attendees will Learn:

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  1. See the winning results of the DMA challenge, and learn the techniques the winners used;
  2. Learn how to distinguish between segmentation products available on the market;
  3. Learn common techniques used in data modeling;
  4. Recognize common pitfalls in custom modeling when incorporating segmentation; and
  5. Walk away with a better understanding of segmentation.

Speaker:

Erin McClintic Tanenbaum is a Senior Statistician at Nielsen Claritas. Erin has brought a keen consulting eye to Nielsen Claritas’ segmentation products: PRIZM, P$YCLE, ConneXions, IPA, and Net Worth.

Prior to working with Nielsen Claritas, Erin was a statistical consultant working on a variety of problems including Fair Lending Analysis and Automated Value Models. Erin enjoys teaching applied statistics and presents frequently within Nielsen.

Registration Rates

Analytics Council Members: FREE
DMA Member: $149
Non-Member: $199

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Ways to Register

Online: Register Now
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Phone: 212.790.1500
Mail: Printable Form
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For questions/inquiries, call DMA Customer Service at 212.790.1500 or e-mail customerservice@the-dma.org.

Payment Policy and Confirmation

In order to confirm your place in this event, we require payment in full. From time to time, we change a date or location of an event. If we need to change a date or location for any reason, you will be contacted. If you have not received confirmation of your attendance from DMA, please call 212.790.1500 to ensure your seat.

Virtual Seminar Cancellation Policy

If you cannot participate in the virtual seminar, please contact DMA Customer Service prior to the event to have your registration fee held on account for a future event. If you must cancel your registration altogether, DMA will refund the registration fee in full if canceled at least one (1) business day in advance of the event. Registrants who do not cancel or arrange to have their registration fee held on account prior to the event, and fail to attend the event, forfeit their full registration fee.

If DMA cancels the event for which you have registered, the registration fee paid will be held on account for a future event or fully refunded if you prefer. DMA is not responsible for any expenses incurred by you as a result of your registration, whether the event was attended, postponed, or canceled.

DMA Money-Back Guarantee

You will be 100% satisfied with what you learn or we will refund your registration fee in full.* We can afford to make this offer because we know that this seminar will exceed your expectations. It's part of our commitment to providing you with the highest possible quality in education and training.

*Requires written request within 30 days of the seminar.

 

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