Overhauling a Retail Giant’s Data Layer: Northern’s Strategy for the Tealium Stack

When a major retailer merged with a new business unit, analytics took a back seat. The result was a disjointed data layer, broken event tracking, and a Customer Data Platform (CDP) that could not deliver on its promise. Over time, a patchwork of bandage fixes added complexity to the setup, leading to inconsistent tagging, lost data, and growing frustration across teams. With all of these issues compounding, the question became clear: how do you rebuild confidence in the data?

From Tail Wags to Texts: Homes Alive Pets’ SMS Success

Northern implemented a strategic SMS activation strategy for Homes Alive Pets during peak shopping season to maximize engagement and drive conversions by delivering timely, high-impact messaging that turned customer interest into measurable sales.

How Northern Increased Leads 81% for Ivey Business School

Northern elevated Ivey Business School's brand awareness and enrollment leads by refining their marketing strategies, enhancing SEO efforts, and restructuring their paid advertising campaigns, leveraging diverse digital platforms.