Sexy Little Numbers by Dimitri Maex Summary
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Unlock the hidden power of data you already possess. In "Sexy Little Numbers," Ogilvy's Dimitri Maex reveals how companies transform existing metrics into profit engines. What overlooked numbers in your business could be worth millions? The book that made data-driven marketing irresistibly accessible.
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When Numbers Tell Stories Better Than Words
Every time you scroll through your social media feed, search for a product online, or stream your favorite show, you're leaving behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs. These tiny fragments of data-what you click, what you ignore, how long you linger-are being woven together into a remarkably accurate portrait of who you are and what you want. This isn't science fiction or dystopian surveillance; it's the new reality of marketing, where the most successful companies have learned to listen to what numbers whisper about human behavior. The transformation from gut-instinct advertising to precision-targeted marketing represents one of the most profound shifts in business history, turning an industry once dominated by creative hunches into a discipline where every decision can be tested, measured, and optimized. What makes this revolution truly powerful isn't just the technology-it's the fundamental insight that data, when properly understood, reveals truths about customers that even they don't fully recognize about themselves.
The Evolution of Marketing Measurement: From Catalogs to Real-Time Analytics
Strategic Segmentation: Understanding Customer Value and Motivation
Finding Your Audience: Precision Targeting in an Infinite Channel World
The Science of Marketing Budgets: Optimizing Spend Through Data
Measuring Success: From Vanity Metrics to Actionable Insights
The Data-Driven Future: Where Magicians Meet Machines
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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