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Here is a selection of recent articles that reveals what's going on in the world of address verification, data quality and bad addresses:

Date added Article
04/02/2012

Contact Data Crushing for Credit Unions

 

Credit Union Times published a new article by Thomas Schutz on how credit unions can use contact information to better understand members.

03/14/2012

E-Commerce Growth Calls for Increased Efficiency in Contact Data

 

Retail Online Integration just published a new article from Experian QAS' Thomas Schutz on the importance of collecting accurate contact data in a growing e-commerce market.

03/02/2012

Combined Databases Offer Singular View of the Customer

 

Check out this Property Casualty 360 article by Tomas Schutz about how insurers can improve database consolidation with accurate contact data.

12/16/2011

Improve Holiday Response Rates With Accurate Data Quality

 

Retail Online Integration published an article by Beatriz Santin on how retailers can improve marketing response rates during the holiday season.

12/01/2011

INN's Annual Top 5 Trends for 2012 - Data Quality

 

Insurance Networking News released their top 5 trends for 2012, including a section on data quality.

09/13/2011

Why Do Member Email Addresses Matter?

 

Credit Union Times published a new article on the benefits of accurate member email addresses.

09/06/2011

The Dirty Data Dance: How to Clean Up What You've Captured

 

Read this new Credit Union Journal article on how credit unions can clean up contact data captured through mobile applications.

08/24/2011

Retailers Struggle with Multichannel Contact Data Accuracy

 

Check out this Retail Online Integration Article from David Northridge on how retailers can collect contact data accurately in a multichannel environment.

08/15/2011

Improving Insurance E-mail Delivery

 

Read this new Insurance & Technology article by Thomas Schutz to find out how poor email addresses can hinder insurance communications and tips for cleaning that data.

08/02/2011

Overcoming Dirty Contact Data

 

Check out this Information Management article by Experian QAS' General Manager Thomas Schutz on how to overcome poor contact data quality.

07/21/2011

Data Quality a Challenge with Multiple Channels

 

Insurance Networking News publishes new article on Experian QAS research to show that with new collection points, insurers are struggling to achieve accurate contact data.

06/07/2011

Surmounting Insurance Data Quality Hurdles

 

Thomas Schutz, SVP, General Manager of Experian QAS, talks about how policyholder contact data affects insurers and provides tips for developing a data quality strategy in this Property Casualty 360 article.

06/07/2011

Is Marketing Data Quality Driven by Visions of Green?

 

This new article in DM News by Beatriz Santin, Director of Marketing and Product at Experian QAS, reveals how green initiatives influence marketing data quality.

05/27/2011

Increased Reporting, Compliance May Call for Better, Cleaner Data at CUs

 

Check-out this new article by Thomas Schutz, SVP, General Manager of Experian QAS, on the implications of the Dodd-Frank Act on credit union data quality.

05/26/2011

4 Ways to Clean Up Your Email Database

 

Beatriz Santin, Director of Marketing and Product at Experian QAS, discusses 4 ways retailers can improve their email database to improve customer and prospect communications.

05/02/2011

Brands enhance lead generation strategy

 

Juan Martinez at DM News discusses lead generation strategy, including data from Experian QAS.

04/13/2011

A Strategy for Acquiring Accurate Internal Data

 

Thomas Schutz, SVP, General Manager of Experian QAS, discusses the current state of retail data quality and tips for improving contact information in the ROI Report.

03/17/2011

Transparency Requires Accuracy for IT Shops Dealing with Dodd-Frank

 

Thomas Schutz, SVP, General Manager of Experian QAS, details how insurance providers will need to improve their data quality with the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

02/17/2011

The Face of Contact Data Errors

 

Check out this Information Management article by Experian QAS' General Manager Thomas Schutz on how to pinpoint and correct data quality problems.

02/17/2011

Experian QAS Releases Latest Research Report

 

Public Safety IT covers the Experian QAS research report 'Contact Data Quality Modernization for Government Agencies' and reveals specific statistics from law enforcement respondents.

02/10/2011

Manual Data Management Causes Vulnerability

 

Credit Union Journal summarizes the findings from 'Contact Data Management: bridging the Gap', the latest research study by Experian QAS.

01/28/2011

Most Marketers are dubious about the quality of their data

 

Internet Retailer discusses statistics from the new Experian QAS report Contact Data Management: Bridging the Gap

01/28/2011

Data Strategy Doesn't Ensure Quality: Report

 

Justin Kern from Information Management reviews the results from the latest Experian QAS study with Thomas Schutz, SVP, General Manager of Experian QAS.

01/21/2011

Accurate Contact Data Improves the Bottom Line for Insurers

 

Experian QAS SVP, General Manager Thomas Schutz details how having accurate contact data can help insurers reduce expenses.

12/16/2010

Letters to Santa

 

Experian QAS appears in WCVB Boston news story on the USPS' Operation Santa.

12/16/2010

Marketing Key to Member Retention

 

Check out the new article by Joel Curry in Credit Union Times on improving data quality to enhance member retention

12/16/2010

Two More Firms Join Symitar VIP

 

Marc Rapport discusses two new firms to join Symitar's VIP program, including Experian QAS.

12/13/2010

Cheer packs in Operation Santa

 

Check out this article in the Boston Herald about Operation Santa, featuring Experian QAS. 

11/08/2010

The Importance of Contact Data

 

This new article in Claims Magazine reveals why contact data quality is so important to insurance organizations. Check-out what Beatriz Santin, marketing director at Experian QAS, had to say.

11/03/2010

Examine your data before taking loyalty further

 

David Northridge, vice president of client retention at Experian QAS, discusses how organizations need accurate contact data to have effective customer loyalty campaigns in this new Direct Marketing News article.

11/02/2010

How to Stop Bad Data from Wrecking your Marketing Budget

 

Check out the Experian QAS guest post on Mail Print about the current state of data quality in 2010 and how to incorporate data verification tools in 2011.

10/13/2010

Ensure a Positive Customer Experience with Accurate Data

 

Joel Curry, COO of Experian QAS, discusses how accurate contact data can lead to a positive customer experience in a new article issued in The ROI Report.

09/30/2010

J&P Cycles purchases Experian QAS software to enhance customer service

 

Internet Retailer covers J&P Cycles purchase of Experian QAS address verification.

09/28/2010

Bad Data is Common, Costly

 

Dennis McCafferty from CIO Insights shows the extent of poor data quality and cites statistics from the latest Experian QAS research.

09/08/2010

Retailers' Contact Data is Often Plagued by Errors

 

Thad Rueter from Internet Retailer reviews new Experian QAS data quality research of 100 retailers.

09/01/2010

Report: Customer Service Driving Data Quality Concerns

 

Justin Kern from Information Management Online reveals key points from new data quality research by Experian QAS.

08/26/2010

Contact Data Quality and Retail Organizations: Current Perceptions, Cleansing Practices and Accuracy Levels

 

Retail Online Integration discusses retail research from Experian QAS. 

08/18/2010

Keeping B-to-B Data Clean: Five Guidelines for Saving Money and Driving Sales

 


Dan O'Shea from Chief Business Marketer discusses tips for list management.

07/12/2010

Justifying Your Data Quality Investment

 

Joel Curry, COO of Experian QAS, discusses ways insurance providers can justify a data quality investment in Claims Magazine.

06/17/2010

Back to Basics Approach: Basic Data Quality for Advanced Analytics

 

Experian QAS COO Joel Curry discusses the importance of accurate data for advanced analytics in this Information Management article.

06/03/2010

Prevent Returned Mail from Foiling Campaigns

 

Beatriz Santin, Marketing Director at Experian QAS, discusses in DM News how the difference between a physical address and a mailing address can negatively impact marketing campaigns.

05/31/2010

4 Low-Cost Steps to Clean Up Data, Connect with Members

 

Joel Curry, COO at Experian QAS, outlines in Credit Union Journal three areas of credit union operations that are affected by poor data and four steps credit unions can take to clean up their data.

05/19/2010

Scrubbing Addresses

 

Credit Union Times discusses how PAFCU uses address verification to improve credit union operations.

04/19/2010

Address Credibility Equates to a Substantial Problem for Utilities

 

Bob Cooke and Ted Nolte discuss the impact of address data on utilities.

03/15/2010

Clean data helps mail reach its target

 

In DM News, Beatriz Santin, Marketing Director at Experian QAS, discusses how accurate contact data is vital to direct marketing activity.

03/08/2010

Franklin County, Ohio Uses Address Verification Software to Collect Millions in Unpaid Taxes

 

Government Technology discusses how the Franklin County Treasurer's Office was able to reduce returned mail with address verification software.

02/22/2010

Experian to launch enhanced university CRM program

 

Joel Curry, COO of Experian QAS, discusses planned address verification expansion in QAS for PeopleSoft.

02/10/2010

Data Quality is Key to Agency Portal Performance

 

Joel Curry discusses 5 ways accurate addresses can improve operations in this Insurance and Technology article.

02/04/2010

Experian QAS address verification at work in CA agency

 

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff discusses its use of Experian QAS in this Public Safety IT article by Brad Brewer.

01/18/2010

Domino's delivers with centralized database

 

Experian QAS COO Joel Curry comments on the importance of protecting current customers in this DM News article by Mary Hurn.

01/18/2010

Five Tips to Improve Data Quality

 

Information Management article with five tips for improving data quality.

12/17/2009

Post Office Fields deperate appeals from needy kids, families

 

The Post Office's Operation Santa helps hundreds of Boston children each holiday season. Experian QAS employees raised money to help out several families who sent letters to the USPS. 

10/05/2009

Return to Senter: How the Most Basic of Info Can Help Retain Members - Or Drive Them Away

 

Article by Experian QAS COO Joel Curry about how address data can make a big difference when it comes to credit union member satisfaction.

10/01/2009

Building a file from retail names

 

Multichannel Merchant article from Tim Parry on helpful tactics for building a database of in-store customers.

08/26/2009

Experian QAS, Jenzabar partner for higher ed data quality

 

Joel Curry interviews with DM News to discuss new Experian QAS partnership with Jenzabar

07/23/2009

Experian QAS Pro

 

Museum of Fine Arts Boston reviews QAS Pro in Information Management

07/17/2009

Mass TLC names new round of tech leadership finalists

 

Experian QAS COO Joel Curry is named a finalist in the Mass TLC Emerging Executive Award.

05/29/2009

The Data Quality Conundrum

 

Destination CRM discusses Experian QAS' recent research on corporate approaches to data quality.
Read full article | Other Data Quality research available on qas.com

05/13/2009

Address Verifcation Software Helps Oregon PERS

 

Oregon PERS uses QAS to improve its customer service and data quality as it moves away from its legacy mainframe pension platform to a more modern application.

05/07/2009

Experian QAS Releases Address Verification SAAS

 

Bank Systems and Technology covers the launch of QAS Pro On Demand, which reduces costs associated with incomplete customer records

03/09/2009

Address Verification Helps Consumers Insurance Cut Costs

 

Consumer Insurance reduces operating costs and improves customer satisfaction with an address verification solution from Experian QAS.
Read more: front-end address verification | QAS solutions for insurance carriers

02/25/2009

5 Ways to Reduce Your Shipping Costs

 

The first tip "validate addresses prior to shipping" could save you a lot of time and money. QAS software can help solve this problem.
Read more: address validation software

02/09/2009

Entrepreneurs sound off

 

CEO of "Bill Me Later" dreams of starting his own real-time consumer data software business. At QAS, we say "That's what we do!"
Read more: real-time address verification

02/04/2009

Amazon under investigation by US Postal Service

 

Seattle-based Amazon cooperating with Postal inspectors regarding "compliance with postal service rules."
Read more: QAS solutions for retail operations

01/27/2009

Experian QAS software cleans up your address database and saves you keystrokes

 

Government Computer News reviews QAS Pro and its benefits to government agencies
Read more: address verification software | QAS solutions for government agencies

01/26/2009

It's Time to Get Back to the Basics of Data

 

Experian QAS COO Joel Curry comments on page 22 of the DM News Essential Guide to Lists and Databases on how clean data can have a significant impact on a business' bottom line.

12/29/2008

Experian QAS Features Strongly in Data Quality Landscape

 

Information Difference ranks Experian QAS as one of the most significant players in terms of market strength in the data quality arena.
Read more: data quality software

12/12/2008

NCCC: Data Cleansing Key to Managing Growth

 

A community college discovers the benefits of using QAS software during the economic downturn.
Read more: QAS solutions for higher education

11/14/2008

New Mass-Mail Rules Require More-Frequent Database Scrubs

 

Postal regulations will require companies to scrub address database every 95 days
Read more: Address correction software | NCOA

11/07/2008

Millions in rebates, refunds returned to IRS

 

More than 383,000 tax refund checks returned to the IRS due to bad addresses.
Read more: QAS solutions for government agencies

11/01/2008

A Batch of Delicious Data

 

David Kravetz, Co-Founder of Fairytale Brownies, discusses with CRM Magazine one of the secrets to his success.

10/29/2008

EECU Fights Fraud, Adds Efficiencies with Address Validation Solution

 

Education Employees Credit Union tells Credit Union Times about the benefits they see from using QAS Pro.

09/08/2008

Data Quality Buoys U.S. Naval Institute

 

Membership service key plays a key role in U.S. Naval Institute's use of Experian QAS

08/20/2008

McMaster University Taps App to Improve Accuray

 

The post-secondary school is using Experian QAS to ensure that their addresses are up to par.

08/11/2008

How To Get A Data Quality Initiative Off The Ground

 

Leading research firm outlines think big, start small approach to enterprise data quality.
Read more: QAS white paper - Raising the Stakes on Address Data Quality

08/07/2008

Unemployment Checks Lost in the Mail

 

The Illinois Department of Employment Security recieves 933 calls regarding 19,590 delayed checks.
Read more: QAS solutions for government agencies | claims handled more efficiently with QAS

07/31/2008

WV, FL state agencies tap Experian data software

 

The state unemployment insurance agencies of West Virginia and Florida signed on to use Experian's data quality software.

07/11/2008

Identifying and Eliminating Common Errors in Forms Processing

 

Fixing errors during the data entry process can save "a tremendous amount of time and money."
Read more: QAS solutions for healthcare providers | online address validation

07/01/2008

Address Verification Systeem Delivers Results

 

Hastings Mustual Insurance Co. estimates saving $80,000 a year in labor, postage and printing costs using Experian QAS.

07/01/2008

EF Education First Earns Straight A's with QAS Pro Web

 

EF Education First reviews QAS Pro Web's strengths and weeknesses

05/21/2008

Lower Price in Store for Customers

 

Competitive pricing initiative intends to boost cost savings for users of expedited mail services.
Read more: CASS™certification | address correction software

05/14/2008

First-Class Stamps Cost A Penny More

 

Increase accompanied by zone-based pricing system to assist bulk mailers targeting nearby destinations.
Read more: CASS™ certified QAS Batch

05/12/2008

Postal Optimization: A Growing Business Imperative

 

Outlines various ways to reduce the cost and increase the effectiveness of direct mail.
Read more: address standardization

05/07/2008

Duplicate Addresses Can Delay Emergency Responders

 

A delay in reaching the victim paints a clear picture of the problem with duplicate addresses in Jackson County.

04/20/2008

Helpful Stranger Knew Value of Son's Sidetracked Treasures

 

Irreplaceable belongings were sent to the wrong addresses and close to being gone forever.
Read more: address verification software

04/10/2008

ATF Agents Burst Into Wrong House

 

In NW Miami-Dade County, the ATF agents, were off by one block and ended up raiding the wrong house.
Read more: address verification software

04/04/2008

D.C. Fire Engine Goes to Wrong Address; Man Dies

 

Confusing "G Street" with "G Place" in Washington, DC leads to an 11 minute delay in emergency response.

03/12/2008

Green Companies Use List Hygiene To Trim Waste

 

A survey was taken which ranked "direct mail waste reduction" as one of the top two areas of focus when adopting more eco-friendly business practices.
Read more: green marketing whitepaper

 

12/13/2006

Location Is Fundamental To Underwriting And Other Core Insurance Processes

 

P&C insurer Manga Carta was able to verify whether a small private plane was insured at that location.
Read more: QAS software helps insurance carriers

09/05/2006

Avoiding Mistakes in Multichannel Environment

 

Research "shows that 77% of American businesses admit to losing revenue to simple data errors."
Read more: address validator solutions

01/15/2006

How 1-800-GOT-Junk Gets its Trucks to the Right Place at the Right Time

 

Address verification software lead 1-800-GOT-JUNK trucks to the right place at the right time.
Read more: address verification software


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