More Is More: Epsilon’s MacPherson Argues Broader Data Is the Key to Better AI

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — The advertising industry is rushing to embrace artificial intelligence. For Gillian MacPherson, VP, product and consumer insights at Epsilon, the key to unlocking AI’s potential is a robust data foundation built on a solid identity layer that can unify disparate information sources. “If you’re able to have a sound identity […]

 
 

Epsilon Exec: AI-Powered Identity will Democratize Advertising

CANNES — In a noisy marketing environment, how does a brand cut through the hubbub and deliver truly personalized experiences? Mike Ng thinks they need a holistic, 360-degree view of their customers — and predictive AI can lend a hand. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Ng, chief revenue officer, Epsilon, said connected identity fuels […]

 
 

CES Brings Marketers New Opportunities – And New Challenges: Epsilon’s Doran

CES, the annual Consumer Electronics Show, is a time of excitement for gadget lovers and innovators alike. But for marketers, it can also bring a sense of trepidation. As new devices and services hit the market, they create fragmented consumer experiences that can be difficult for marketers to navigate. At the same time, these innovations […]

 
 

Attribution Is Still a Work in Progress: Epsilon’s Hawes

Now a Publicis company, Epsilon’s vision is to put data at the core of everything the advertising group does. Stacey Hawes, president of Epsilon’s data practice, is responsible for curating and monetizing third-party data assets at Epsilon. Her role now extends to the broader Publicis Groupe, which acquired Epsilon in July for $4.4 billion, rendering […]

 
 

Epsilon Agency’s McDonald: It’s Less About The ‘New Thing’ Than The Strategy

Although Richard McDonald calls data the “soup de jour of the marketing world right now,” Epsilon Agency has been stirring this particular pot for a very long time. Almost 35 years ago, it created Apple’s first customer/mail order database. Now it’s helping drive millennials to places like Cracker Barrel with geo-fencing technology. Along the way, […]