Only three days left to submit papers for SPSS Directions 2004
Be sure to submit your company’s analytics success story by Friday, April 30, to be considered for the SPSS Directions 2004 user conference. We're looking for real-world case studies that demonstrate how to use analytics for measurable business results. If we accept your paper, you attend for free! To submit your story, simply complete our online proposal form by Friday, April 30.
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New PredictiveMarketing 2.0 helps increase marketing campaign revenue
In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s more difficult than ever to attract new customers and gain greater value from existing ones. PredictiveMarketing 2.0 enables companies to increase response and revenue by optimizing marketing campaigns across every outbound channel. FBTO, a Netherlands-based insurance company, has already generated 29 percent more profit from its marketing campaigns, using PredictiveMarketing.
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Children's Memorial Hospital, SPSS named Computerworld Honors Laureates
The Computerworld Honors Foundation designated Children’s Memorial Hospital and SPSS Inc. as Computerworld Honors Laureates for the hospital’s use of SPSS data and text mining technologies in its research on pediatric brain tumors. The foundation presents awards annually to organizations around the world that have made positive contributions to society through the visionary use of information technology.
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Join SPSS CEO Jack Noonan at the SPSS Predictive Analytics Summit 2004
Join distinguished marketing professor Philip Kotler, SPSS Inc. CEO Jack Noonan, and other experts at the Predictive Analytics Summit 2004 in London on May 26. Learn how leading organizations are using predictive analytics to measurably improve business processes and results. Professor Kotler will present “The Case for Technology-Enabled Marketing,” and several customers will present case studies of their predictive analytics successes. An SPSS Predictive Analytics Summit will also be held May 24 in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Free online seminar—Sample management: Making mixed-mode surveys a reality
On May 11 at 1:00 p.m. CT, join Daniel Walker, director of application development at the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center (NORC), and Carol Haney, senior solutions architect at SPSS, to learn how to effectively monitor your sample and improve your survey research results.
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SPSS Maps survey drawing winner announced
Congratulations to health services consultant Victor Kogler, the winner of our recent SPSS Maps customer satisfaction survey drawing. Mr. Kogler was randomly selected to receive a $300 Amazon gift certificate. SPSS values customer feedback, which helps us shape future product and service offerings. Look for more surveys and drawings coming soon!

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