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Google Analytics 4 (GA4) vs. Universal Analytics: A Comparison

BOP Design

The very first version of Google Analytics was released in 2005, taking on a few iterations before becoming the Universal Analytics standard for website tracking in 2012. It’s a common misconception that GA4 is an upgraded, updated version of Universal Analytics. This eventually became what we now know as GA4.

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Universal Analytics dies aged 11: ‘Be brave and be strong’

Martech

Universal Analytics, a platform beloved (or at least tolerated) by marketers, died on Saturday (July 1) after 11 years. Google Analytics was born in November 2005 after Urchin was acquired by Google and became a free service. UA leaves behind Google Analytics 4, a replacement tool that marketers just seem to absolutely adore.

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Senior Marketers Say Analytics Isn't Meeting Expectations

B2B Marketing Directions

But recent research has found that most senior marketing leaders are disappointed with the results they've obtained from their analytics investments. Read on to learn what senior marketers are saying about the unfulfilled promise of marketing analytics. of the time. That was down from 43.5% in the February 2019 edition of the survey.

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4 Common Mistakes in the Customer-Centricity Quest | What’s Your Edge?

Vision Edge Marketing

Ineffective Use of Data to Uncover Valuable Customer Insights Without the right analytics framework and skills, more data does not necessarily yield more insights. Since 2012, NewVantage Partners has conducted a survey of data and information executives.

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The deprecation of Google Analytics (as we’ve known it)

Martech

The biggest shake-up in the marketing analytics world is that Google Analytics as we know it is going to be sunset and will eventually stop collecting data in July 2023 (October 2023 for GA360 customers). ” Anger – “How could Google get rid of Universal Analytics?” It stands for Urchin Analytics.

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12 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2012

Digital B2B Marketing

So to claim my status as a blogger and not put my right to use WordPress at risk, here are my 12 serious predictions for B2B marketing in 2012. Video will come into its own for B2B marketers in 2012. Marketing Analytics 12. Your Turn What are your predictions for 2012 and where do I have it all wrong? Content Marketing 1.

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Why your Business will need Inbound Marketing in 2012

Tomorrow People

Why would your business need inbound marketing in 2012? The answer is – things are set to change in 2012. Here’s why: More channels: The rise and rise of social media means that companies will need to connect up all their marketing approaches to create a cohesive brand in 2012.