The Magic of Trigger Data

Dale “DataDale” Filhaber
5 min readMay 24, 2024

Trigger data refers to specific types of data that are generated as a direct result of a particular event, action, or condition, often serving as a catalyst for further actions or processes.

Trigger data is like the fireworks of the data world. And, the magic of trigger marketing is that you can really boost your response and sales — and get real results!

It’s all about those exciting moments when something happens, setting off a chain reaction of data collection, processing, and analysis. These triggers can come from anywhere — a user clicking a button, someone buying a home or taking out a mortgage, a family having a new baby, someone filling out a lead form, even a sudden spike in website traffic.

The important thing about trigger data is that it’s fast and specific. And, because it’s fast it gives marketers an edge in terms of reaching a particular individual with the right offer for them, based on the specific trigger.

Trigger Data Can Really Supercharge Your Marketing efforts:

Personalized Campaigns:

With trigger data, you can tailor your marketing campaigns to individual customers based on their behavior or interactions. Examples: Sending a new homeowner a postcard for home/auto insurance. Or sending a follow-up email with related products after a customer makes a…

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Dale “DataDale” Filhaber

DataDale Filhaber, president of Dataman Group Direct, is a well known author, blogger and commentator on lead generation and direct marketing.