Exponential recognized for its data report on Republican primary voters by the sfBIG panel of judges

We are excited to announce that Exponential has been named a finalist for sfBIG’s BIG Star Award in the category of “Best Use of BIG Data.” The submission for this category included an audience insights brief on which celebrities and musicians held the greatest sway with Republican primary voters, and how advertisers can use this type of data to connect with target audiences.

For example, the brief found that GOP voters are 13.5 times more likely than the average internet population to research Mindy Kaling. While Republican voters’ attraction to the first-generation, American-Indian comedian is not immediately obvious, the fact that she revealed her desire to own a handgun and described both her parents as conservative Republicans may shed light on this appeal.

Likewise, GOP voters are 9 times as likely to research Robert Downey Jr. than the average Internet population. Downey’s onscreen superhero bravery and valor align well with the Republican Party’s rhetoric and value system. Additionally, Downey has attended events for both Democratic and Republican parties in the past: a fundraiser for President Obama at George Clooney’s home and a Minneapolis Republican Convention in 2008.

Other celebrities that were found to resonate well with GOP voters: Kate Upton, U2, Sandra Bullock, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.

Read the full brief here.

“It’s wonderful to be recognized by sfBIG for our data, especially given the caliber of fellow ad tech companies in the Bay Area,” said Bryan Melmed, VP, Insights Services at Exponential. “We’ve focused so much effort on providing detailed, relevant insights for advertisers and marketers, and welcome that big data is recognized as a powerful tool for any business objective.”

Exponential has a dedicated Insights Services team that gathers and analyzes data points to provide insights for marketers, brands and advertisers. In addition to optimizing campaigns and improving targeting, Exponential uses its data to derive conclusions and insights about audiences and consumer behavior.

Winners will be announced at the 2016 sfBIG’s BIG Star Awards April 21st at the Terra Gallery in San Francisco. More info on the event can be found here.