Project Capsule: Credit Card Issuer


Empirical Path consultants created the web measurement strategy for the credit card acquisition business of major bank on behalf of an interactive agency.  Recommended specific features and tiers of WebTrends and TeaLeaf software to meet and exceed client business requirements, including detailed visibility into the online conversion funnel.  Planned implementation process to ensure availability of metrics by client deadlines.  Created Key Performance Indicators to guide report and dashboard creation based on client interviews and industry best practices.

Empirical Path's Market Research Practice is led by Peter Howley, a seasoned consultant, entrepreneur, and manager.  Howley has advised diverse companies, from household names to startups, in publishing, television, not-for-profit, and technology.

Howley developed Empirical Path’s data-driven approach at Bain & Company and Harvard Business School.  He started the Research and Analysis practice at Washington, DC social marketing agency Noral Group International.

Howley led alliance development and market research at washingtonpost.com and Newsweek.com, then headed marketing effectiveness products at the largest online ad network.

Contact Peter Howley at (505) 856-6131 or via email.

Empirical Path's Web Analytics Practice is led by Jim Snyder, a veteran of web publishing and technology.  A certified Google Analytics expert, Snyder has led implementation, configuration, and analysis projects for publishers and marketers in Silicon Alley and Silicon Valley.

Snyder built his deep experience in web analytics, content, and marketing in production and research roles with Weather.com, Yale University, and Georgia Tech; he also holds an MBA from the Georgia Tech College of Management.

Snyder began his web publishing career as part of the launch team for CNN.com.  His technical skills include SQL, SPSS, Oracle, SQL Server, PHP, and Java.

Contact Jim Snyder at (203) 804-4509 or via email.