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Sales and Marketing Training
Why Marketing Momentum Matters (Especially If You’re Sales-Driven)
As a Fractional CMO, I get to work with a wide range of companies—some with massive brand strategies unfolding over years, and others who are just a few weeks into a campaign and already asking, Why isn’t the phone ringing? That contrast isn’t surprising. What’s always surprising, though, is how many companies still expect instant results from marketing, as if…
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Artificial Intelligence
Guru: Where Generative AI Meets Your Organization’s Collective Knowledge
As the CMO of a retail AI-driven predictions platform, I can’t even begin to share how much documentation we’ve accumulated across the organization over the last few years. Not a day goes by when I discuss a content-related challenge with the leadership. I’m pointed to many internal documents and presentations with all the information I need… but searching for those…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Power of Customer Loyalty Programs: Driving Retention and Boosting Profits
Customer loyalty has emerged as a business lifeline in an economic landscape characterized by uncertainty and fierce competition. Too often, during periods of prosperity, companies become enamored with chasing new customers, neglecting the valuable relationships they’ve already cultivated. Yet, when economic headwinds arise, loyal customers provide the bedrock of stability and the potential for future growth. These steadfast patrons nurtured…
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Content Marketing
What Are The 12 Brand Archetypes? Which One Are You?
We all want a loyal following. We’re constantly looking for that magical marketing plan to connect us to our audience and make our product an irreplaceable part of their lives. What we don’t often realize is that connections are relationships. No one will be interested in you if you aren’t clear about who you are. You must understand who your…
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E-commerce and Retail
17 Ways to Increase Your E-commerce Conversion Rate
Conversion rate is a critical metric for any business with an online presence. It measures the percentage of visitors who take a desired action on your website, such as purchasing, signing up for a newsletter, or filling out a contact form. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of conversion rates specific to your online store, how to calculate and…
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Customer Data Platforms
Overwhelmed By Digital Data Management? Here’s How Retailers Can Build Better Experiences For Consumers
Let’s face it: digital data is daunting, and many organizations will repeatedly hear the phrase, “We didn’t tag for that” while trying to build better experiences for consumers. In the retail sector, digital data is the most important and valuable dataset to solve for. With so many confusing topics out there around things like a “cookieless future,” it can be…
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E-commerce and Retail
Could an Automated POS Improve The Checkout Process? 7 Features For Customer Satisfaction
As we enter a competitive retail world, the little changes often make the biggest difference. While many brands focus on capturing consumer attention as they enter the store, they often forget about the most important step of the buyer journey: the checkout process. Automating the checkout process is essential as your business grows. With the right POS system at hand,…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Digital Transformation of Grocery Shopping: A New Era for Consumers and Retailers
I’m torn about digital grocery shopping. While I appreciate the convenience of having my groceries delivered or picking them up at the store, I seem to get an inconsistent product selection, especially meat, fruits, and vegetables. As a result, my deliveries and pickups often exclude anything but dry goods and drinks. I’m not sure how this issue will be resolved…
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Customer Data Platforms
Four Essential Insights to Prepare for the Cookieless World
Cookies were once the backbone of online tracking and targeting, and now they are crumbling under privacy concerns. Some web browsers already have strict cookie rules, while Google plans to eliminate third-party cookies by 2025. Pushed out by privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, these web trackers hold extensive information that qualifies as personal data, requiring compliance. This change will…
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Marketing Infographics
What is Digital Marketing? A 2024 Overview
Digital marketing has become integral to modern business strategy, but its roots and evolution are worth exploring to understand its current significance. This article will delve into the origins of digital marketing, its definition, the convergence with traditional marketing, and the impact of AI and machine learning on the field. Digital marketing uses digital channels, platforms, and technologies to promote…
