Don’t miss this 33-page guide to the latest developments in consumer-generated content (CGC).
Don’t miss this 33-page guide to the latest developments in consumer-generated content (CGC).
We are currently witnessing a period of immense change within marketing, says Anoma van Eeden. Consumers are far more aware of the ways in which brands are communicating with them and more savvy in determining and dictating their own customer experience – so here’s how the Mazda customer journey was made unique to the individual, bringing a fully connected and personalised experience.
The way we were, as consumers, has changed beyond recognition – ask your gran about the tiny corner shop, or half-day closing! Now, we have e-commerce and the ability to buy anything, anytime we like. But how about tomorrow’s world – and how will marketers and e-retailers cope with the ever-increasing demands of the savvy e-shopper? In this interview by Steven van Belleghem, an expert practitioner shares his online shop expertise and view of the future:
When it came to customer data, instead of drinking from the fountain of knowledge, brewer and pub chain Marston’s was alarmed to be watching most of it trickling down the drain. The company realised it should get to know its customers and build a relationship with them. Here’s how they did it:
In today’s digital landscape, retail innovation is ever-present and it is clear that retailers failing to meet customers’ shifting habits and abiding love of e-commerce will not prosper. What vendors cannot do is refuse to transform in a world that is being disrupted by technology. Amazon is a leader in the retail sector and understands that you can’t sit still in an industry that is always changing to meet the customers’ demands. Hugh Fletcher takes a deeper look at Amazon’s achievements.
One was a masterclass and one a bit of a mess: Burger King and Walkers, their risk-taking personalisation strategies and their campaign results, are explored here. But marketers, be warned: learn from these experts, but be cautious – assess all potential outcomes (and don’t underestimate the quick-witted public) – before rolling out risky advertising.
Research shows that 57% of customers would spend more with brands that make them feel valued and that personal touch can be achieved by brands through events such as last week’s Amazon Prime Day, which treated Prime customers to exclusive deals and won loyalty and trust in return. Here are the lessons Amazon Prime Day has taught marketers of other brands:
Brands need to enable consumers to browse the aisles of an e-commerce site the way they would a physical store, to encourage impulse purchasing – so don’t ‘kill the mood’, give them that emotional experience on your website. Here’s why you should leverage user generated content:
With the 2017 Drone Racing World Championship taking place last week in London’s Alexandra Palace, here are guidance and tips for marketers and start-ups facing challenges when trying to break into new markets.
These marketing funnel acronyms help break up the complexities of a marketing campaign into manageable and memorable stages. This case study information shows how it all works: