Posts by Scott Zakrajsek

  1. Weathering Market Uncertainty: Why Cutting Brand Spend Could Cost You

    As new tariffs roll in and as the markets are shifting, brands are bracing for another wave of budget scrutiny. When uncertainty hits, marketing spend is often the first on the chopping block. But the knee-jerk reaction to slash branding, prospecting, and measurement can do more long-term damage than short-term good. Here’s why, and how […]

  2. Why Easy-to-Measure Channels Get Overvalued—and How to Fix It

    Marketing attribution has never been more accessible. With digital analytics tools offering instant feedback, it’s tempting to believe we have complete visibility into performance. But this ease of measurement can be deceiving. Instead of showing the full picture, most attribution models favor channels that produce clear, immediate results, while undervaluing the strategies that actually fuel […]

  3. 10 Common Data Issues E-Commerce Brands Face (And How to Fix Them)

    Data is everything. It informs strategy, optimizes marketing spend, and drives growth. Yet, many brands struggle with common data issues that lead to wasted budgets, poor decision-making, and inefficiencies.  The good news? Most of these challenges are fixable with the right combination of technical adjustments and process improvements. Here are the top 10 data issues […]

  4. Why Data Shouldn’t Be Just the Data Team’s Job

    One of the most common problems I see? Treating “data” as something only the data team should handle. This siloed approach slows down decision-making, frustrates execs, and creates unnecessary bottlenecks. Here’s what it typically looks like: A small team of analysts drowning in dashboards and spreadsheets Marketing teams wait weeks for reports and insights Executives […]

  5. Incrementality Debt: The Hidden Cost of Short-Term Marketing

    It’s easy to get caught up in tactics that drive quick wins, but these short-term strategies can come at a hidden cost—incrementality debt. Let’s break it down…  What is Incrementality Debt? Incrementality debt is the long-term cost your brand incurs when marketing strategies prioritize short-term gains over sustainable growth. The most common culprits: Heavy investment […]

  6. How to Centralize Your Marketing Data for Better Insights & Growth

    Many brands struggle with messy, disorganized marketing data spread across multiple platforms. This fragmentation makes it nearly impossible to conduct sophisticated analyses like measurement, reporting, and forecasting. If you’ve ever wondered how to consolidate your marketing data for cleaner, more actionable insights, you’re not alone. The good news? There’s a clear, structured approach to solving […]

  7. Why Your Obsession with Click-Based Attribution Could Be Killing Your Brand’s Growth

    Many marketers lean heavily on click-based attribution to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. For smaller businesses running paid media on one or two channels, this approach might offer a quick and easy snapshot of conversion metrics.  However, if your brand operates across multiple channels and commands a larger budget, relying solely on click-based attribution […]