AI First is a Hot Topic. AI Second is the Right Way.
Author Brendan Raybuck Every conference keynote, every vendor pitch, every LinkedIn post — the message is the same: put AI at the center of everything…
The Power of Personalization and Marketing Automation
Creating and scaling effective marketing campaigns is no easy feat—consumer expectations have evolved, and today’s shoppers are looking for…
Beyond First Purchase: Leveraging Customer Lifetime Value for Growth
Most brands are sitting on a mountain of data that is under informing their growth strategies. Earlier this month, Northern’s VP Strategy, Corey…
Why Are My Emails Going to Spam: A Guide to Staying in the Inbox
At the bottom of all email strategies, before conversions, opens, and clicks, lies one simple goal – actually making it into the subscriber’s inbox…
The Benefits of Using Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 provides a robust and forward-thinking solution to providing an effective omni-channel experience, accurately tracking the customer…
Adobe Summit 2026: The Year of Orchestration (A Northern Recap)
For every passing year in the desert, one constant stays true: Adobe Summit gets a little bigger. This year had its largest ever of 14,000 attendees…
Consent in the Age of Big Data, Automation, and AI: Why Responsible Data Practices Are a Competitive Advantage
Guest Author: Ben Thompson Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Omaha Steaks We live in a digital world powered by data. And it’s this data…
The Five Ps to Put Higher Ed Enrollment on a Pathway to Success
With over a decade of experience, with over 50 post-secondary institutions, Northern knows the five key things you need to focus on to attract…
Scaling Content with Generative AI: The Processes That Make It Work
Author: Brendan Raybuck Head of Growth, Northern There’s been no shortage of hype around Generative AI in marketing content production — and for good…