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Show Notes:02:16 -How Coronavirus impacted collecting location data04:04 -Trends in location data after the initial shock of shelter-in-place 06:42 -Changes in types of purchases and is there more consumption now 10:03 -How Gravy Analytics is merging…

Batten down your palates and gird your tastebuds: pumpkin spice season is here. Never mind that we’re still deep in the sweltering depths of summer, the simple idea of woolen sweaters and scarves…

Customer location data is a key element of understanding human behavior. Consumer data can tell organizations plenty about potential customers, but it only reveals a piece of the puzzle. It tells…

Twenty-eight Loudoun-based businesses placed on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S., according to Loudoun Economic Development. The annual rankings are based on percentage revenue growth…

Gyms, once the darlings of the retail real estate world, are now sitting empty across the Valley. Still, some experts say they’ll be back to form in the not-so-distant future.…

A total of 312 companies based in the D.C. area made it on Inc. magazine’s latest annual list ranking the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. But only 29 D.C.-area…

Twenty-eight of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. call Loudoun County home, according to the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, published this week. The rankings are determined based on percentage revenue…

The regional tally of that top echelon of fast growers is the lowest in at least four years. For 2019, 52 local companies made the top 500, and that number was…

NEW YORK, August 12, 2020 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Gravy Analytics is # 93 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer behavior patterns seemingly overnight. More people are shopping online for essentials to avoid unnecessary social contact, but also rewarding themselves with little “luxuries” that…

The age-old problem with data analysis is making the best use out of the information obtained by carefully parsing it for conclusions. It’s not an easy task, so there’s a…

As COVID-19 continues to surge throughout the U.S., consumers wait in lines to get into stores, wear face coverings, follow floor markers to help ensure social distancing, and shop quickly…

Chipotle (CMG -0.3%) is due to release earnings tomorrow in a report that is once again expected to highlight the strength of the digital business. With Chipotle re-opening stores, foot traffic…

Watch CNBC’s Brian Sullivan on the current state of retail and where shoppers are at today.

Domino’s Pizza Inc. trounced analysts’ estimates for its second quarter this year, that ended on June 14. Though international same-store sales for the chain were relatively stagnant at 1.3% growth,…

The economic downturn wrought by the coronavirus has ripped apart the advertising and marketing industry as advertising spending and layoffs hit advertising agencies, adtech companies, and brands. Still, investors are…

Domino’s Pizza Inc. trounced analysts’ estimates for its second quarter this year, that ended on June 14. Though international same-store sales for the chain were relatively stagnant at 1.3% growth, U.S. same-store sales clocked…

Market research is important across industries, but many companies consider it too time-consuming and expensive, often opting not to invest in the research. When marketers do get budget approval to…

As economies begin to re-open post-COVID-19, data will be essential to understanding changed human movement patterns and business opportunities in the “new normal.” Starting today, Gravy Analytics becomes the exclusive…

Like every other industry, the world of marketing has been drastically altered by today’s technology. Today’s marketers have access to more customer communication channels and more data than ever before,…

Much like term super, the big in big data comes with a certain amount of hype. Just as we now have supercars, supermodels, superspreaders and super-sized meals, we now have big business,…

DULLES, Va. and CHICAGO, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As economies begin to re-open post-COVID-19, data will be essential to understanding changed human movement patterns and business opportunities in the “new normal.” Starting today,…

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe, big data and AI have emerged as crucial tools for everything from diagnosis and epidemiology to therapeutic and vaccine development. Here, we collect…

As the country shut down in March amid the first signs of the COVID-19 pandemic reaching the United States, digital maps started to flicker. The maps mirrored the level of…

Bryn Behrenshausen has been using his time during North Carolina’s stay-at-home order, and his government stimulus money, to upgrade his home. “So I’m going through and repainting all the doors…

Gravy Analytics’ new COVID- 19 Economic Activity Dashboards illustrate the impact of COVID-19 and social distancing implementation on changing foot traffic patterns across the United States. It’s no secret that…

Jeremy Harrison needs a new car. But during the coronavirus outbreak, he can’t just head over to a dealership for a test drive. It turns out there’s a thing or…

Forbes magazine once called Alexandria the “Ice Cream Cone Capital of the United States.” Plus, a 2019 study from Gravy Analytics showed the District ranked third in the United States…

Businesses seeking to better reach their target audiences need the most accurate and up-to-date consumer data to inform their marketing strategies and meet their business goals. In fact, data-driven insights…

From Manhattan retail and office space, to Brooklyn multifamily home sales, here’s a look at what recent reports are telling us about New York City-area commercial real estate market at…

With nearly every major city in the country under some sort of shelter-in-place order, itshould be no surprise that foot traffic has suffered as a result. While all sectors have…

There’s no shortage of IT vendors pitching free trials of cloud-based tools they promise will help deal with the COVID-19 crisis many enterprises are facing. Most are, at best, addressing…

To our customers, partners and friends, Many of us started the week with an all-new routine: we’re working from home, replacing in-person meetings with video calls. Hallway conversations have moved…

DULLES, VA., February 26, 2020 – Inc. Magazine today revealed its inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: D.C. Metro list. Gravy Analytics is ranked No. 3 among private companies in D.C. Maryland,…

Startups need funding, and VC Firms often provide it. If a startup fails, its backers lose their investments. Increasingly, VC Firms are looking for ways to make sure that doesn’t…

In 2011, serial entrepreneur Jeff White was looking for his next great idea. He’d already built and sold startups, including Blue Canopy and GovWin. He eventually decided on an event…

Consumer privacy is at the core of everything we do. California’s privacy legislation, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), took effect this year on January 1, 2020. The CCPA bolsters…

After a relatively quiet 2018, last year was a pretty boisterous party for mar-tech mergers and acquisitions. Driven by legacy television players, like AT&T, eager to get ahead of the fast-emerging…

The programmatic ecosystem spent the last 10 years in a state of hyper growth, and programmatic spending surpassed $100 billion dollars globally for the first time in 2019. While the…

A year ago, the industry expected a debate in support of federal data privacy laws. While that debate rages on, it has taken shape as a patchwork of state regulations,…

DULLES, VA., December 4, 2019 — Gravy Analytics is pleased to announce that its location data-as-a-service (DaaS) products are now available via the Amazon Data Exchange. The new partnership between…

“…y’all good?” This powder keg tweet from Popeyes set off a viral social media engagement with rival Chick-fil-A. With that single tweet, Popeyes began selling out of their new chicken sandwich while…

[Jeff White is the co-founder and CEO of Gravy Analytics which is the leading provider of real-world location intelligence for marketers. The company has raised over $20 million from investors…

Over the past decade, connected mobile devices have changed everything for consumers and marketers. Consumers now have connectivity and access to thousands of services wherever they go, which means marketers…

Gravy Analytics Forms Advisory Board to Guide Company’s Next Phase of Growth Location intelligence as a strategic business asset is fueling the company’s 100% YoY Growth  DULLES, VA., November 7,…

Location intelligence continues to be a hot subsector of local media and commerce. Demand is growing, providers continue to enter the market, and location privacy sensitivity is hitting historical peaks.…

Popeyes’ chicken sandwich will return to stores Nov. 3. In August, the Restaurant Brands International chain sold out of its new chicken sandwich in a little more than two weeks. The…

Ree Drummond has signed a multi-year deal with Food Network. The Wrap reports that the three-year deal includes new episodes of “The Pioneer Woman,” the weekday cooking show that boosted her…

So who won the Great Chicken Wars of August? Data from mobile devices shows that following the cacophony of social media cackling about the virtues of competing chicken sandwiches from…

The feathers have flown in August’s QSR chicken sandwich war between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A and new data shows the losers may have been the innocent bystanders in this particular battle…

Gravy Analytics’ most recent foot-traffic study that looks at how viral allegiances translated to real-world consumer behavior, comparing foot traffic at Chick-Fil-A, KFC, Popeye’s, and other fast food shops (in the…

Location intelligence can test for viability or the continuing appeal of products. Even though Autumn doesn’t officially start until September 23, Labor Day marks the effective start of the season…

Location intelligence can test for viability or the continuing appeal of products. Even though Autumn doesn’t officially start until September 23, Labor Day marks the effective start of the season…

Online and offline consumer conversations are largely separate. That’s the conclusion of a large, recent study from Engagement Labs, which affirms earlier data and analysis by the company, as well as others. Analysis…

1. We need to entertain them, not just feed them. Customers are not just content to go out to a sit-down dinner or order drinks at a standard bar anymore: they…

If the election results were based on how many people attend a candidate’s events, Kamala Harris would be the Democratic frontrunner. Gravy Analytics, a location-based marketing technology company, analyzed the…

In our hyper-connected digital world, an omnichannel marketing approach helps brands bridge the gap between online and offline consumer behavior. But driving an effective multi-touchpoint strategy has its unique challenges…

In our hyper-connected digital world, an omnichannel marketing approach helps brands bridge the gap between online and offline consumer behavior. But driving an effective multi-touchpoint strategy has its unique challenges…

Location-based ad platform inMarket is buying Thinknear from owner Telenav. Thinknear is a location-based ads and analytics provider that competes with numerous other companies in the segment. Todd Dipaola, CEO and Founder…

We in the data marketing business love to test — at least, we should. And what we should test for is new data categories. Expanding the marketing universe — and…

Attending sports events in stadiums is among one of the most enjoyable experiences of life. It is also a way to strengthen the bond with friends and family. However, people…

We in the data marketing business love to test — at least, we should. And what we should test for is new data categories. Expanding the marketing universe — and…

We all have something we enjoy that is atypical for our age or gender or income bracket. I drive a Mustang and love action-adventure films, for example; but the general…

New data from Gravy Analytics compares foot traffic at major restaurants and fast-food chains serving Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat products. One of the key findings: restaurants serving the Impossible…

Born in Beaver County and now spanning the globe, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has become synonymous with sweet treats. “I come here a lot because the ice cream is good,”…

Fifty years ago this week, a riot took place at the Stonewall Inn as police raided the New York City gay bar. That story is told so often that Stonewall…

Location intelligence will be used to find and target voters, and predict election results. Last night was the first Democratic presidential debate and almost immediately afterward the “winners and losers”…

There are lots of compelling things that location data and location analytics can do. One of those things is market testing and validation, where some offline action or activity is…

Some things you can see from only 1,700 miles away – like how the ad executives gathered at Cannes Lions last week talked a lot about brand purpose but completely…

Privacy regulations are coming, and walled gardens are writing the laws. According to the New York Times, tech giants Google, Facebook and Amazon spent a combined $55m on lobbying last year, more…

Virginia Tech’s new Innovation Campus, in addition to Amazon’s HQ2, is expected to attract new talent to the area and boost funding for local companies. Amazon isn’t the only big…

Recent reports show that US auto sales suffered a significant decline in 2018, and it’s possible this slowdown will continue throughout 2019. To combat this trend, car brands are juggling traditional…

At first glance marketing and big data might seem like odd bedfellows, but they’re actually very complementary. Marketing is all about effectively reaching different audiences and data tells us what’s working…

Gravy is the only location-based consumer intelligence platform identifying consumer interests based on verified local event attendances. Jeff White is the Founder & CEO of Gravy Analytics, which delivers real…

The 12th annual Venture Capital Conference, convened by The Media Kitchen, focused on how consumers discover brands in a data-driven world. Experts highlighted emerging online and offline trends, including presence,…

Can privacy and personalization ever be compatible? It’s not a question consumers regularly ask, even though concerns over targeting and apps that continuously log location data grow greater by the…

When global fashion retailers like H&M want insights into reducing unsold inventory and more accurately stocking shelves on a regional level, they turn to location data. When restaurant chains like Domino’s…

Improving the use of location intelligence, or the process of gleaning insights from geospatial data relationships, has long been the holy grail for marketers looking to satisfy today’s busy, demanding…

Everyone – entrepreneurs and marketers alike – thought they were the silver bullets. The solution to the never-ending quest for sales leads. Digital marketing and marketing automation are here! They…

Visits to restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area fell by 23% during the 35-day shutdown of the federal government, with traffic dropping particularly sharply for Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Arby’s, according…

In recent news, President Donald Trump said that he isn’t happy with the tentative border wall deal Congress announced Tuesday, but restaurants are not going to be happy if a final…

President Donald Trump said he isn’t happy with the tentative border wall deal Congress announced Tuesday. But restaurants won’t be happy if there’s another shutdown. If Democrats and Republicans don’t reach a final…

During the government shutdown in December and January, as more than one million federal workers and contractors went unpaid for weeks, businesses all over America felt the impact and lost…

How much did the 35-day partial government shutdown impact the shopping and dining-out habits of those affected federal employees in the D.C. area? Significantly, according to Dulles, Virginia-based Gravy Analytics.…

Following D.C.’s biggest year of venture capital investment since the dotcom bubble in 2000, local startups hit the ground running in January. At least 12 D.C.-area startups raised a combined…

Here you are, facing a tough choice, at least if you belong to the 37% of Americans who are avid football fans. Your bestest buddy just got a couple of tickets…

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas? While most restaurant chains saw a slump in customer traffic around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Gravy Analytics, a location-intelligence platform, found that certain fast food chains fared…

Dulles-based mobile data platform Gravy Analytics has raised another $5 million as the tech startup seeks to capitalize on a confluence of timing, market growth and funding. “I think we have…

For the 63rd episode of our podcast, I interviewed Rick Braddock, a highly accomplished executive and investor. Although most people are familiar with William Shatner of Star Trek fame, there…

Location intelligence company Gravy Analytics is introducing what it’s calling “location data forensics.” Its purpose is to filter out unreliable, inaccurate or fraudulent location data from the bidstream. Location data often…

New forensic technology validates and categorizes location signals delivering value, insights and trust DULLES, VA., December 19, 2018 — The strategic value of location data used by advertisers, business analysts,…

Knowing a customer’s location has long been regarded as one of the prime benefits of mobile, and marketers have taken notice. In this report, we’ll look at how marketers have…

A majority of consumers (63 percent), according to a new survey from SAP, say they prefer to purchase holiday gifts from brands that support specific social causes. This echoes earlier surveys that…

PushSpring, the fastest growing data buying platform, announced that 20 data providers have joined PushSpring’s Audience Marketplace, providing a seamless audience creation and activation experience for data buyers. PushSpring’s platform…

Amazon Prime Day — or “Black Friday in July” — offered several lessons for retailers to not only help them plan for this crucial shopping season, but also set themselves…

Starting tomorrow major retailers are expecting a big uptick in online buying and in-store foot traffic, driven by discounting and the Black Friday shopping frenzy. Gravy Analytics has released data that…