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My Goodreads Data Story: Dashboards, an Interactive Chart, and 5-Star Recommendations

Reader Beware: Any blog post tagged as “Data Driven David” may not be as related to marketing as most of my content. I truly love data and love it even more when it is well visualized and wrapped in a great story — now, that’s good marketing. Since 2013, I’ve been tracking every book I’ve read in Goodreads. It’s been a fun way to look back on years of reading, especially since probably 80–90% of what I pick up is business-related, usually focused on marketing. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite charts and stats that highlight my reading

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Look What I Made with AI Art (prompt included so you can too)

Reader Beware: Any blog post tagged as “Data Driven David” may not be as related to marketing as most of my content. I truly love data and love it even more when it is well visualized and wrapped in a great story — now, that’s good marketing. Sometimes, you just need a little break from serious strategy and spreadsheets. That’s where creative AI prompts come in. Whether it’s a reimagined Hot Wheels car, a retro-style McDonald’s Happy Meal, or a toy that never existed but totally should have, these images are all about having fun and letting your imagination run wild.

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The Rise and Fall of David: A Baby Name Analysis

Reader Beware: Any blog post tagged as “Data Driven David” may not be as related to marketing as most of my content. I truly love data and love it even more when it is well visualized and wrapped in a great story — now, that’s good marketing. Recently, I stumbled upon an intriguing tool by Jetpack AI Baby Names. This tool allows you to enter your first name and instantly see its historical popularity. Naturally, I had to check my own name: David. I was born in 1975, and throughout my life, it’s been rare to find myself in a

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