The Cost of Signal Waste

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June 18, 2025

The Cost of Signal Waste

Every single brand is underperforming because Signal Waste is sabotaging all aspects of modern marketing

Marketing doesn’t suffer from a lack of budget, creativity, or data. Every single brand is underperforming because Signal Waste is sabotaging all aspects of modern marketing.

Here’s what that means:

-We’ve confused volume for value

-Clicks, likes, and past purchases only explain 1 in 14 brand decisions

-Most data reflects what already happened, not what will happen

Teams end up optimizing noise instead of moving with intent. It’s not insight. It’s a distraction. And building strategies on smoke is why even the smartest teams miss the mark.