Sat.Jan 12, 2019 - Fri.Jan 18, 2019

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The Secret Factor to Surviving in an Amazon World: Emotional Connections

Optimizely

Chat with any marketer at an ecommerce brand and they’ll gripe about how tough it’s become to compete in today’s ecommerce world. Sure there are various factors driving this competition—less barriers to entry, more marketing channels—but there’s one main reason so many brands are dying off each month: Amazon. After all, Amazon is cheaper, easier, and has more name recognition than any other brand.

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How to Sell on WordPress: The Opportunity, The Tools, The Strategy

BigCommerce

According to Statista in 2017, annual retail ecommerce sales worldwide reached $2.3 trillion, and are projected to double by 2021.

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Better customer experience means targeting people, not buyers

GetElastic

The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product. As a result, customer expectations as a whole are evolving. Today, consumers expect Amazon-like speed and service from any business, regardless of the space you play in.

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What I See Coming For The Channel In 2019

Forrester eCommerce

We have seen more disruption in the channel in the past 18 months than we saw in the past 37 years combined. As a review, here were my 2018 predictions. 1. Private equity will continue its sweep of the channel software space, creating some unicorns along the way. Verdict: As mentioned in the […].

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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Marketing Unboxed: How Le Creuset Cooks Up Memorable Marketing

Optimizely

Whether you’re a professional chef or just a casual home cook, chances are you’ve noticed Le Creuset’s line of beautiful, high-end cooking and baking products. So perhaps it’s no surprise that one of the world’s leading cookware brands also boasts some dazzling marketing tactics. Just how smitten were we with Le Creuset’s cart abandonment strategy, email marketing, retargeting ads, and more?

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Exploring Retail Revolution: The Correlation Between Technological Advancements In Financial Services And Online Retail Success

RTP blog

By Carter Hunt, Western Union Technological advancements in the financial services industry are evolving through complex tools like AI-powered analytics and voice-activated capabilities, offering added levels of insight and convenience. We are seeing a shift toward always-on service and a desire for instant gratification, marked by Dell EMC Research’s latest finding. that a consumer’s average attention span as it relates to online activity is six seconds.

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It’s Time To Mainstream ABM

Forrester eCommerce

When account-based marketing (ABM) burst onto the scene in 2015, it was positioned by a number of vendors as the death of traditional marketing. And while that controversial approach might have been great for creating buzz and drawing attention, it created significant confusion for the mainstream B2B marketer. It’s taken a couple of years to […].

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9 Great Ways to Use Email Automation to Increase Ecommerce Revenue

Omnisend

Sending emails manually takes a lot of effort- and as your ecommerce business grows, it’s not sustainable long term. Email automation creates opportunities where manual email marketing and newsletter blasts fall short by creating an omnipresent marketing force. Today, I’m going to go over what email automation is and how you can use it to Read more The post 9 Great Ways to Use Email Automation to Increase Ecommerce Revenue appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.

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9 Web Design Trends for 2019 You Can Apply Today

Bootstrapping Ecommerce

We’ve created this list of 9 web design trends most likely to have a big impact in 2019. These trends will help make your store more modern & inviting! The post 9 Web Design Trends for 2019 You Can Apply Today appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.

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869: This ABM Campaign Generated a 66% Response Rate

Optimizely

B2B Growth Podcast. The post 869: This ABM Campaign Generated a 66% Response Rate appeared first on Zaius.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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CES 2019 Delivers Dazzling Tech But Disappointing Experiences

Forrester eCommerce

I spent this week in Las Vegas at CES to check out the latest and greatest technology wonders, ranging from 3D printing, AI, and cryptocurrency to drones, autonomous vehicles, dancing robots, and wearables. A lot of what I saw has broad CX implications for accessibility, healthcare, and more.

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Retail Trends 2019 [video]

GetElastic

Hot off the heels of Retail’s Big Show in New York City this January, Get Elastic observed a lot of consistent retail trends and commerce themes in the market. As always, NRF put on quite the assortment of exhibitors and sessions for retailers and brands. Get Elastic compiled a quick video recap on what the retail industry is focused on this coming year and what trends innovative brands need to keep on their radar.

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240: Year End Report – How My Online Store Performed In 2018

My Wife Quit Her Job

My wife just closed the books for 2018 and in this episode, I’m going to breakdown the highlights and lowlights of the year for BumblebeeLinens.com. What You’ll Learn. How to overcome bumps in the road. Amazon versus your own online store. What’s worked well this year. The one marketing platform that has been a home run. Other Resources And Books.

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How to Add Push Notifications to Your Ecommerce Marketing Toolbox

Omnisend

Every day new channels are emerging in the digital sphere, and while push notifications aren’t new per se, they are beginning to catch on for a lot of retailers. Today, I’m happy to announce that now you can add push notifications to your omnichannel marketing toolbox with Omnisend. You can now add this channel to Read more The post How to Add Push Notifications to Your Ecommerce Marketing Toolbox appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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Gillette’s Close Shave: Its Latest Ad Is A Masterful Emotional Play Let Down By Its Execution

Forrester eCommerce

Gillette’s Close Shave: Its Latest Ad Is A Masterful Emotional Play Let Down By Its Execution Brands are jumping into the messy arena of polarizing issues with greater fervor – and Gillette just raised the stakes. After 30 years of sitting on the sidelines, Gillette is passing its razor like a baton with an overture […].

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A Beginner’s Guide to Shopify Shipping

Ecommerce Platforms

So, you've decided to set up a Shopify store- that's great! You have your products; you've chosen your niche, you have an idea of your target demographic…so far so good. Now what? You need to sort out your Shopify shipping settings. Urgh. Luckily for you, it's nowhere near as complicated as you'd think. Nevertheless, we've put together a handy guide to help you navigate your way through the process.

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Better customer experience means targeting people, not buyers

GetElastic

The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product. As a result, customer expectations as a whole are evolving. Today, consumers expect Amazon-like speed and service from any business, regardless of the space you play in.

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5 Reasons to Create an Affiliate Marketing Program

SellBrite

5 Reasons to Create an Affiliate Marketing Program for Your Ecommerce Site. Do you know the most cost-effective way to generate a steady stream of new customers? If your answer is “no”, you’re not alone. Hundreds (if not, thousands) of business strategies exist–each one having their own advantages, disadvantages and expected return. A model that might make its way onto your “to try” list is affiliate marketing.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Gillette’s Biggest Mistake — And How To Fix It

Forrester eCommerce

This video gives a 2 minute summary of the biggest mistake Gillette has made with the “We Believe” campaign, and what the brand can do now to fix it. If you want more comprehensive guidance on how to manage a crisis, read the report I wrote with my colleague, Emily Collins: Brands Forget The Rules of Modern Marketing When Crisis […].

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How to Sell With the Shopify Lite Plan and Oberlo

Ecommerce Platforms

Building an online store used to be considered an extremely difficult task. Even today, you typically need some sort of development knowledge when working with most platforms. In addition, you have to make your own products and figure out a way to package and ship them. However, a combination of the Shopify Lite plan and Oberlo has made it so much easier on merchants.

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NRF 2019 Recap [video]

GetElastic

The future and development of retail is changing rapidly and is now more purpose driven. For many folks retail was their first job, therefore, the industry as a whole has an instrumental impact on shaping how so many of us learn to work. The overall theme of the 2019 show was on impact and how technology is impacting not only the customer journey, but how retail employees can do their jobs effectively.

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Sailthru Joins the CM Group Family of Brands

Sailthru

For more than 10 years, Sailthru has helped modern marketers improve customer lifetime value and drive revenue with our high-performance email, personalization and automation solutions. We’re thrilled to announce the next chapter in Sailthru’s story: We’re now a part of CM Group’s family of brands. In addition to Sailthru, CM Group has also acquired Liveclicker , which provides real-time email personalization solutions for marketers.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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How do you talk to your boards about cybersecurity? An old problem in a new world

Forrester eCommerce

Talking to our firms’ Board of Directors about security isn’t a new responsibility for most security leaders, it’s been on our collective agenda’s for many years. And yet, many security leaders still second guess the content and messages they share with their Board.

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Square Payments Reviews What’s All the Fuss About?

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're considering Square as your mobile payment processor, then you're in the right place. Our Square reviews will tell you everything you need to know before you bite the bullet and use this service. Launched back in 2009, Square has undoubtedly grown over the last decade. Today, they arguably offer a payment processing solution with the most features on the market (that is, one that doesn't charge a monthly fee)!

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How to Create a Checkout Process That Encourages Conversion

ESW

Conversion is the name of the game in online retail, and it’s not an easy problem for most direct-to-consumer brands to solve. As Janelle de Weerd of Crobox writes, “One of the biggest obstacles as a digital marketer is making your customers make it through their buyer’s journey seamlessly.”. The checkout process is where so many brands’ sites stumble.

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ProveSource Spotlight: Create that Busy-Store Feeling with Social Proof Notifications

A Better Lemonade Stand

Make your online store feel exciting, bustling, and busy with customers even though you can't actually see any! In this ProveSource review, we show you how. The post ProveSource Spotlight: Create that Busy-Store Feeling with Social Proof Notifications appeared first on A Better Lemonade Stand.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Gillette Just Admitted That It Has No Values

Forrester eCommerce

I’ve held off blogging about Gillette’s “We Believe” campaign, as there are plenty of pundits praising and trashing its strategy, execution, and use of the term “toxic masculinity.

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Out on a limb: 14 predictions for retail in 2019

Steve Dennis

Last year I started making annual retail predictions–some more provocative than others. For a first-timer I must say I think I did pretty well. Undaunted, I’m now back with my 2019 list of (mostly) bold predictions. Here goes… Apocalypse? No. Yes 2018 was yet another year of massive store closings and retail bankruptcies. And while I expect the pace to moderate this year we will still witness many hundreds of store closings and several major Chapter 11 filings.

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10 Innovative Retail Trends to Watch in 2019

CPC Strategy

As always, with a new year comes new trends in the world of retail and ecommerce. From innovative retail technologies to surprising new sales. > Read More. The post 10 Innovative Retail Trends to Watch in 2019 appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy.

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Teamwork Retail works with FAO Schwarz to “Return to Wonder” in NYC with Apple devices

Teamwork Retail

FAO Schwarz was founded 150 years ago to create a magical place where kids of all ages can go to explore and dream. With the new flagship store re-launch in November 2018, FAO Schwarz allows customers to once again reignite that idea. The renowned experience in its new location at Rockefeller Plaza was conceptualized by FAO Schwarz to be fully interactive, rooted in both nostalgia and forward-thinking applications.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.