Though many of us say we’re not addicted to our mobile devices, the data says otherwise. In a recent study, 2/3rds of respondents admitted they couldn’t go without their smartphones. And these avid users aren’t just spending their time browsing mobily, they’re spending money too. 79% of mobile users have made mobile purchases in the last 6 months alone, and 40% of … Continued
Personalized customer experiences are no longer a “nice to have”, they’re a must. More than 63% of consumers expect personalization as a standard of service. And, 48% of buyers will turn to a competitor if faced with poor digital personalization. So, still not convinced that 1:1 personalization can revolutionize your marketing strategy to boost loyalty, conversions, and acquisitions? Here’s … Continued
This year’s #MarTechConf East event can be summed up in three words: It’s all happening. Whether you’re new to the space or a seasoned marketing professional, the fact that our department is playing a more integral, impactful role in business is obvious. The question is, how can we take advantage of this moment? How can … Continued
Artificial Intelligence. AI. The acronym can illicit a myriad of reactions, both negative and positive. And even staunch supporters of its use in marketing initiatives can admit that it’s very “buzzy”. That being said, while some businesses ponder and pontificate, others have made the leap into AI-powered marketing. AI adoption has grown by over 60% in … Continued
Being a “data-driven” marketer is no longer a moniker for a small subset of the marketing population. When questioned about the single most exciting opportunity’ of 2019, the majority of marketers cited ‘data-driven marketing which focuses on the individual’ as their top pick. As martech advances, marketers slip into data-science-esque rolls — no technical skills needed. … Continued
Hot off the presses! Blueshift has been in the news quite a bit in the past week. So, rather than sending you running across the internet, we’ve elected to round up our latest and greatest features. This week, Blueshift’s CEO and Co-Founder, Vijay Chittoor has passed his extensive knowledge of the martech world onto readers … Continued
Customer Data Platforms. CDP. Get used to that acronym, it’s here to stay. The newcomer platform has had a lot of hype, but it’s now proving its worth. The CDP industry has grown by 19 vendors, and raised $317 million in the first half of 2019 alone. And by the end of 2019? The industry is … Continued
1:1 personalization is the new gold standard for marketers, but it can be difficult to achieve. Well-executed personalization requires a curated tech stack, solid data, and the dream team to pull it off. While on the journey to flawless customer-centric messaging, you may experience a few hiccups. These blips, while somewhat embarrassing, are red flags for … Continued
Increasingly, consumers are expecting completely personalized content when they’re online. While delivering 1:1 content to every user across every digital channel can seem next to impossible, bringing on predictive recommendations can transform everything from your user experience to marketing procedure.
The benefits of personalization are no mystery. Companies that manage to execute personalization well, in tandem with a solid martech stack, provide engaging and relevant content that keeps customers coming back for more. But what happens when marketers don’t have a solid martech stack? What happens when data remains siloed and teams end up executing against outdated … Continued
Moving beyond customer data management to customer data activation is what today’s brands are doing in order to gain a competitive edge, but, the process is easier said than done. For starters, you need the right data and technology foundation. Whether you’re just starting to think about how to build out your martech stack, rethinking … Continued