What should a marketing analyst know?

   11 June 2023  Posted in consumer behavior buying decision brandbuyology hisham kabir influencer marketing neuromarketing
A marketing data analyst should possess a solid understanding of various key areas to effectively analyze and interpret marketing data. Here are some fundamental areas of knowledge that a marketing data analyst should be familiar with:
Marketing Concepts: A marketing data analyst should have a foundational understanding of marketing principles, including the marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion), target audience segmentation, positioning, and marketing strategies.
Data Analysis Techniques: Proficiency in data analysis techniques is essential. *This includes statistical analysis, data visualization, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, clustering, segmentation analysis, and trend analysis*. Knowledge of these techniques helps in extracting meaningful insights from marketing data.
Data Collection and Measurement: Understanding the process of data collection and measurement is crucial. This includes knowledge of different data sources (such as CRM systems, web analytics tools, social media platforms), data quality assessment, data cleaning, and data integration methods.
Marketing Metrics: Familiarity with key marketing metrics is important for evaluating marketing campaign performance and making data-driven decisions. These metrics may include customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (CLV), return on investment (ROI), conversion rates, customer retention, and market share.
Marketing Channels and Digital Marketing: A marketing data analyst should have knowledge of various marketing channels, both offline and online, and how they contribute to overall marketing efforts. Understanding digital marketing channels such as search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, social media marketing, and content marketing is particularly valuable.
Data Visualization and Reporting: Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel is essential for effectively communicating insights derived from marketing data. The ability to create visually compelling reports and dashboards aids in conveying information to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Marketing Analytics Tools: Familiarity with marketing analytics tools is beneficial. These may include customer relationship management (CRM) platforms like Salesforce, marketing automation platforms like HubSpot or Marketo, web analytics tools like Google Analytics, social media analytics tools, and survey tools for data collection.
Privacy and Data Protection: Understanding privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how they impact marketing data collection, storage, and analysis is important. Awareness of ethical considerations in handling customer data is also crucial.
Business Acumen: A marketing data analyst should have a good grasp of business concepts and goals. Understanding the organization’s marketing objectives, target market, competitive landscape, and industry trends is essential to contextualize the data analysis and provide actionable insights.
Continuous Learning: The field of marketing data analysis is ever-evolving. A marketing data analyst should have a mindset of continuous learning, staying updated with the latest analytics techniques, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
By having a solid foundation in these areas, a marketing data analyst can effectively analyze marketing data, uncover valuable insights, and contribute to data-driven marketing strategies and decision-making within an organization.
Hisham Kabir
Author: Hisham Kabir
An MBA with 18+ years of experience, spanning senior roles across multiple industry verticals as an account manager with B2B Sales & Business Development in Events and Marketing, Food Buying sourcing and procurement, FMCG, New Product Development, F&B, Catering & Banquet, End to End Event Operations Management. LinkedIn sales navigator expert. LinkedIn helper2 sales automation and Zoho CRM. Extensive functional expertise in successfully managing end-to-end aspects of F&B operations spanning the front and back-office operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards. People Management – Experienced in recruiting, training and managing F&B teams - Most recently managed a 50+ strong cross-functional team. Proven track record of managing 400+ catering events including numerous high-volume corporate and social events with more than 5000 pax. Further to MBA, completed a Management development programme in sales management from IIM which is among the leading business management school in India. Later ventured into independent entrepreneurial business by launching and retailing a ready-to-cook food gravy paste brand using retort technology called freedom kitchen. With significant insights into front-end retailing and a strong background in the Retail Industry, I shifted to Corporate Path by joining a food-based FMCG company as part of their rural market expansion.  My expertise is in operational excellence, channel sales development, team management, client relationship development, and Event Operations Management. large ticket banquet Management, Menu planning, costing and P&L, and people management. Driven by a passion for advertising have conducted an exhibition titled walk through the history of Volkswagen beetle. where I showcased several print ads released by Volkswagen Beetle in North America from 1958 to 1971. You can follow blogs on www.buyologist.in dealing with trends in marketing and advertising and behavioural economics.