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- Artificial Intelligence
The Evolution of Personalization: From Merge Tags to AI-Powered Experiences
What began as Dear {FirstName} has transformed into dynamic, predictive, generative, and increasingly immersive personalization. Organizations with personalization programs supported at the C-level are 2x more likely to report high ROI. Forrester Sophisticated retailers and businesses now operate within a layered experience ecosystem: identity resolution, predictive decisioning, generative messaging, immersive AR/VR entry points, and AI-powered virtual assistants (VA) that accompany…
- E-commerce and Retail
Flash Sales: An Effective E-commerce Tool For Driving Significant Revenue
What is a flash sale? A flash sale is a steeply discounted offer that has a quick expiration. E-commerce providers drive many more sales by offering daily flash sales on their sites. Consumers wind up returning daily to see what the deal is… purchasing more items more often. But do they work? Familiar brands with loyal customers can no longer…
- Analytics & Testing
Digital Transformation: When CMOs and CIOs Team Up, Everyone Wins
Digital transformation accelerated in 2020 because it had to. The pandemic made social distancing protocols necessary and revved up online product research and buying for businesses and consumers alike. Companies that didn’t already have a robust digital presence were forced to develop one quickly, and business leaders moved to capitalize on the torrent of data digital interactions created. This was…
- E-commerce and Retail
What Is Dropshipping? Who Can Benefit? Tips On Getting Started
People are often reluctant to start an online store because of all the hassles and costs. But imagine if you find a supplier who will pay you the upfront inventory price of thousands of items and manage other operations. It is dropshipping. Dropshipping allows you to start a business and run it from anywhere. Sounds too incredible to be true?…
- Customer Data Platforms
Digital Behavioral Data: The Best-Kept Secret to Striking the Right Chord with Gen Z
The most successful marketing strategies are fueled by a deep understanding of the people they are designed to reach. And, considering age is one of the most common predictors of differences in attitudes and behaviors, looking through a generational lens has long been a useful way for marketers to establish empathy for their audiences. Today, forward-leaning corporate decision-makers are focusing…
- Content Marketing
Clear Your Cloud: How Brands Can Slash Bandwidth and Reduce CO2 Emissions
The environment and sustainability are increasingly top of mind for consumers. And retailers believe their sustainability efforts are paying off. Nearly 80 percent of U.S. consumers consider sustainability when making at least some purchases, and nearly 80 percent of retailers believe their sustainability efforts are having a positive impact on customer loyalty. Sensormatic Solutions Many e-commerce brands already take sustainability…
- Content Marketing
Soundtrap: Create Your Guest-Driven Podcast in the Cloud
If you’ve ever wanted to create a podcast and bring guests on, you know how difficult it can be. I currently use Zoom to do this since they offer a multi-track option when recording… ensuring that I can edit each person’s track independently. It still requires that I import the audio tracks and mix them within Garageband, though. Today I…
- Customer Data Platforms
CompanyHub: Sales Automation CRM for Your Small Business
Managing customer relationships shouldn’t feel like managing a complicated software project. For most small to mid-sized businesses, the challenge isn’t finding a CRM—it’s getting the team to actually use it. The issue? Overcomplicated systems, poor usability, and a lack of flexibility to tailor the CRM to real-world workflows. CompanyHub CompanyHub was built to change that narrative. Designed to be as…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
10 Steps to Building an Effective Employee Social Advocacy Program
When your own employees aren’t passionate enough to read and share your content, how do you think your prospects and customers are viewing it? Mark Schaefer That quote often echoes in my mind during conversations with clients about employee social advocacy. Mark once shared that story, which still resonates: a global company with hundreds of thousands of employees was publishing…
- Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and Apps
Beyond Responsive Design: Content Device Optimization for Mobile vs. Desktop Users
Responsive web design (RWD) ensured our websites fit any screen. However, optimizing the content that appears and how it’s presented on different devices can unlock increased engagement and conversions. Moving past one-size-fits-all layout, this article demonstrates a true mobile-first content strategy: Table of ContentsMartech Zone Mobile OptimizationMobile vs. Desktop Behavior: Key StatisticsAnalyzing Mobile vs. Desktop User BehaviorMobile vs. Desktop Optimizations You Can Implement TodayDynamically Presenting…
