Marketing Automation Specialist — Data Analytics & Reporting
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[Description] Today, we'll explore the world of marketing automation and lay the groundwork for understanding data. This involves defining marketing automation, its benefits, and common platforms. We'll also cover basic data terminology and why it's crucial for analyzing marketing performance. Resources or Activities: - Read articles and watch introductory videos explaining marketing automation (e.g., HubSpot Academy’s intro to marketing automation, Marketo's documentation introduction). - Explore the concept of a "marketing funnel." - Define key data terms: metrics, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), segmentation, leads, conversions, click-through rate (CTR), conversion rate. - Understand why data is important in marketing. - Quiz: Take a basic quiz on marketing automation concepts. Expected Outcomes: - Understand the purpose and value of marketing automation. - Familiarity with fundamental marketing and data vocabulary. - Appreciation for the role of data in marketing decisions.
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[Description] This day focuses on familiarizing yourself with popular marketing automation platforms. We'll explore the user interface of a selected platform (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp - as they offer good free versions) and learn basic navigation, along with how to access reporting features. We'll create a simple contact list and understand the basics of campaign creation. Resources or Activities: - Sign up for a free account on a chosen marketing automation platform. - Watch platform tutorials (HubSpot Academy, Mailchimp tutorials, etc.). - Practice navigating the platform's dashboard, contact management, and reporting sections. - Create a simple contact list (e.g., manually adding a few sample contacts or importing a small CSV). - Create a very basic email campaign (e.g., welcome email). Expected Outcomes: - Comfortable navigating a chosen marketing automation platform. - Ability to create and manage contact lists. - Ability to create a basic email campaign. - Awareness of platform reporting capabilities.
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[Description] We'll delve deeper into key marketing metrics and KPIs. This includes understanding their purpose and how they're used to measure campaign success. We'll analyze common metrics such as open rates, click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, bounce rates, and cost-per-acquisition (CPA). Resources or Activities: - Review articles and blog posts explaining common marketing metrics and KPIs (e.g., "Marketing Metrics That Matter" articles). - Create a simple spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel) to track a few key metrics. - Using your email campaign from Day 2, review the performance reports and locate the key metrics. - Practice calculating key metrics based on simple data examples. - Quiz: Take a quiz on marketing metrics and KPIs. Expected Outcomes: - Understand the importance of marketing metrics. - Ability to define and calculate key marketing metrics. - Awareness of how to use metrics to evaluate campaign performance.
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[Description] This day introduces data visualization, which is key for understanding and presenting data effectively. We'll explore different chart types (bar charts, pie charts, line graphs) and learn how to create them in a spreadsheet application. We'll discuss how to choose the right chart type for the data being presented. Resources or Activities: - Read articles and tutorials on data visualization principles and chart types (e.g., Tableau Public tutorials, Google Charts documentation). - Practice creating different types of charts in a spreadsheet application. - Use your email campaign data to visualize key metrics using different chart types. - Understand basic chart elements: titles, axes, labels, legends. - Practice interpreting different chart types. Expected Outcomes: - Understanding of data visualization principles. - Ability to create basic charts in a spreadsheet. - Ability to choose the appropriate chart type for different data. - Ability to interpret simple data visualizations.
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[Description] Learn how to structure marketing reports to be clear and actionable. We'll discuss the importance of audience, context, and the story the report tells. We'll practice building basic reports using your chosen marketing automation platform's reporting features, including interpreting the results. Resources or Activities: - Research on reporting best practices and report structure templates (e.g., what to include in marketing reports, key sections). - Review your chosen marketing automation platform’s reporting examples. - Design a basic report template (in a document or spreadsheet). - Create a basic report based on your existing email campaign data using the platform's reporting functionality. - Interpret the data within the basic report. Expected Outcomes: - Understand the structure of effective marketing reports. - Ability to create a simple marketing report. - Understanding how to interpret report results.
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[Description] This day introduces the concept of segmentation and its importance for personalized marketing. We’ll explore how to segment contacts based on basic criteria (e.g., demographics, behavior). We'll practice analyzing segmented data and looking for patterns and insights, especially from existing reports. Resources or Activities: - Read articles on customer segmentation best practices. - Experiment with segmentation features within your chosen marketing automation platform. - Identify and create a few basic segments (e.g., customers who opened an email, leads who downloaded a guide). - Analyze data for each segment, looking for differences in performance. - Practice interpreting insights from segment-specific data, using your basic report as a starting point. Expected Outcomes: - Understand the importance of segmentation. - Ability to create basic segments within a marketing automation platform. - Ability to analyze segmented data to identify insights.
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[Description] This day will be a review of the week's learning. We will recap the key concepts and activities. We'll identify areas for further learning and explore resources for continuing education, including advanced courses and certifications. We'll also discuss best practices and industry trends in marketing automation and data analytics. Resources or Activities: - Review all course materials from the previous six days. - Take a final quiz or self-assessment to test your understanding. - Research and identify relevant online courses, certifications, and resources (e.g., Google Analytics courses, HubSpot certifications, LinkedIn Learning courses). - Understand the importance of ongoing learning in marketing automation and data analytics. - Network: Explore online communities and forums to connect with other marketers. Expected Outcomes: - Solid understanding of the week’s learnings. - Awareness of areas for further development. - Resources for continued learning and career development. - Knowledge of ongoing industry trends.
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