Epsilon’s Stacey Hawes named a 2017 IAB Data Rockstar

Epsilon^®, a global leader in creating connections between people and brands, announced that Stacey Hawes, President, Data, has been named a 2017 IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) Data Rockstar. This honor is intended to celebrate the top industry leaders and practitioners who have demonstrated achievement in data science or technology.

Finalists were selected by the IAB Data Center of Excellence Board of Directors and were evaluated based on demonstrated excellence, creativity and forward-thinking approaches to solving problems in data science, as well as the impact their contributions have made to their company or industry.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the IAB and my industry peers for excellence in the data-driven marketing space, especially as data becomes a critical business differentiator for all organizations,” shared Hawes. “Epsilon has a deep heritage in data and we are committed to evolving our offerings to meet the changing demands of today’s CMO. I look forward to continuing to help our clients find better, not necessarily bigger, data solutions for their businesses.”

In her role, Hawes is responsible for helping clients leverage Epsilon’s robust data offerings to grow their business through powerful transactional data with billions of transactions updated weekly, compiled U.S. consumer data including thousands of unique data points, and self-reported insights from 10+ million consumers in North America.  She is an active leader and speaker in the marketing industry, serves on the DMA Board of Directors and was named an  Ad Age Woman to Watch in 2017 for her contributions to the industry and for driving women forward in business.

This recognition comes as the data industry continues to grow in prominence. The IAB and DMA’s 2017 State of Data Report finds that companies in the U.S. will invest $20.2 billion in 2017 on third party data and activation solutions and, most significantly, $3.5 billion on datasets that deliver a range of “omnichannel” identifiers, supporting marketers’ ability to identify and engage with consumers across a range of touchpoints—including direct mail, email, display advertising, website content and other channels.

About Epsilon

Epsilon^® is an all-encompassing global marketing innovator. We provide unrivaled data intelligence and customer insights, world-class technology including loyalty, email and CRM platforms and data-driven creative, activation and execution. Epsilon’s digital media arm, Conversant^®, is a leader in personalized digital advertising and insights through its proprietary technology and trove of consumer marketing data, delivering digital marketing with unprecedented scale, accuracy and reach through personalized media programs and through CJ Affiliate^TM, one of the world’s largest affiliate marketing networks. Together, we bring personalized marketing to consumers across offline and online channels, at moments of interest, that help drive business growth for brands. Recognized by Ad Age as the #1 World’s Largest CRM/Direct Marketing Network, #1 Largest U.S. Agency from All Disciplines, #1 Largest U.S. CRM/Direct Marketing Agency Network and #1 Largest U.S. Mobile Marketing Agency, Epsilon employs over 8,000 associates in 70 offices worldwide. Epsilon is an Alliance Data^® company. For more information, visit www.epsilon.com and follow us on Twitter @EpsilonMktg.