An important challenge for many firms is to identify the life transitions of its customers, such as job searching, being pregnant, or purchasing a home. Inferring such transitions, which are generally unobserved to the firm, can offer the firm opportunities to be more relevant to its customers....

The rapid digitization of the entertainment industry urges managers to find new ways to improve marketing effectiveness and combat online piracy. Smart devices and innovative online services generate brand-related tracking data that reflect consumers' brand engagement (e.g., digital usage rates,...