If you are wondering whether your business would benefit from an app, or if the one you already have is of value, take a look at the results of a survey into how they are viewed by consumers. This informative mobile apps infographic sheds light on usage, expenditure and more.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May, but many organisations still need to seek consent, ensuring individuals have actively opted in to the collection, processing and retention of their information. Sarah Taylor examines a study from SmartFocus which shows how the need for GDPR consenting affects organisations globally – and she discusses the optimum time to avoid GDPR unsubscribes.
Far from being dead in the water, new research shows that on-pack promotions can still captivate consumers. But the trick is to blend the wow factor with smart strategy – get the right promotion that goes beyond simply slashing prices, says Chris Baldwin. Here, he examines the evidence.
When it comes to AI and modern marketing the best is yet to come, says Jim Bowes. Forget the cyborg concept, robots could be put to work alongside humans – taking on high-tech tasks such facial recognition, emotional activity measurement and even campaign strategy automation. He says the latest technology will free up creatives and drive hyper-personalisation to improve the conversation with consumers. So what’s not to like?
Does the deluge of data sometimes make you feel like you are fighting for air? Box clever, says Tyler Greer, ensure your data strategy planning and the insights you are gathering are punching in the right direction: data that is correctly verified is thus good data – providing insights that guide our targeting; clearer understanding of audience behaviours that drive higher performance campaigns. Here’s how and why you should get the good data.
Research reveals that many marketers across Europe and the US still haven’t figured out the changes they need to make for their businesses to become compliant with the incoming GDPR, or the impact that new data protection law will actually have on businesses. The level of understanding of the implications is a concern, says David Fowler, but there is still time to take action successfully as the countdown to GDPR implementation begins.
Some industry commentators have called time on the current ad tech ecosystem for in-app advertising, citing GDPR – the incoming data protection regulation – as its death knell. But Rodric Bark sees this as a GDPR revolution – an opportunity for the industry rather than a threat, delivering data protection and improving targeting. Here’s how:
Intriguing differences among global shoppers have been revealed in the iVend Retail’s 2018 Global Path to Purchase Report. Mia Farber examines the insights and shows that by varying your marketing strategies to suit your audience, you can significantly increase revenues and build customer loyalty . . . globally.
Mobile has grown to become a truly powerful point of purchase for consumers on the go, but it is vital that businesses are maximising mobile commerce opportunities by tailoring their content to suit those consumers. Olga Adamkiewicz looks at some of the best practices for maximising sales via this handheld device; one of the biggest mediums of purchase.
Is your data management strategy set up correctly, completely and in place ready for compliance with the incoming GDPR – new data protection regulation – in May? Ivanka Menken has a checklist of processes that businesses and organisations should go through in order to ensure the customer data they hold complies fully . . . and what to do now if it doesn’t.