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As retailers continue to struggle, many who had physical stores will be pushing on with digital-based businesses. Going fully digital may not be the best solution for all firms, according to a leading analyst.
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Online sellers need to carefully consider important measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and consider how to overcome the obstacles online selling presents, according to Amit Shah, who drives strategy for VTEX.
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COVID-19 has illuminated the trend that the typical marketing strategies aren’t providing tangible return-on-investment for B21. Frans Van Hulle, CEO and cofounder of PX, provides analysis.
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Implementing an ERP system is a complex process, with many requiring customization to address specific user needs. These customizations end up requiring a high level of tech expertise to use, causing complications as Colin Dawes of Syntax explains.
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Over 560 billion text messages are sent every month and many businesses are starting to use this as a form of marketing. However, before firms hop onto the bandwagon there are a few things organizations should know, says Tara Kelly, of SPLICE Software.
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Amazon ranked #1 for the first time in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2020 Study, a major study of brands based on emotions, now in its 10th year and previous profiled on Digital Journal. Disney and Apple are placed second and third.
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By implementing AI to power your forecasting process, companies can enhance their ability to predict business outcomes more accurately and identify risk earlier. Geoff Birnes of Atrium explains more.
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What is old is new and fresh again. In this digital age, vinyl records are outselling CDs for the first time in three decades.
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2020 will be transformative in terms of traditional and digital marketing, according to CEO Dennis Becker of Mobivity. The year will be all about 'Return on Marketing Spend (RoMS)'.
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At next year’s UEFA Euro 2020 Tournament part of ticketing services for VIP ticket holders will utilize blockchain technology developed by AlphaWallet, a tokenisation technology company. Victor Zhang explains more.
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Real-time shopping data relating to Black Friday has been provided by analysts at Bloomreach. Retail researchers have pulled search and purchasing data for the door-busting day, showing a major focus on purchases made using mobile devices.
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There is a drive towards empathy-centric marketing as company cultures shift and Millennials move into more positions of authority. Is this shift in marketing a result of a simple generational and cultural change or a result of regulations?
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In order to remain at the forefront of the B2B market, enterprises need to provide potential customers with a multimedia experience. This means making full use of images, videos and virtual reality, according to Kris Goldhair of KBMax.
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According to Jean-Marc Chanoine of Templafy, we are psychologically wired to take the ‘path of least resistance’ at work. The problem is that weak brands are born out of fractured internal processes, as he explains in an interview.
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Theresa O’Neil, CMO at Showpad, discusses with Digital Journal how sales organizations can uplevel their middle-of-the-pack performers with artificial intelligence driven training and coaching technology.
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Many organizations are sitting on a treasure trove of data and they don’t have the processes in place to use it to the fullest potential. Cat Luga from Cognetik explains how such data can be used to improve marketing.
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Many enterprises are relying upon the generic website, email or sales funnel for every single B2B interaction, where they could be harnessing the potential that AI solutions hold. David Brutman of Folloze outlines how.
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Given that 45 percent of people have increased their social media usage over the past year, this highlights the power social holds for both consumers in everyday society and the opportunities for marketers in obtaining data and driving business results.
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Both those engaged in business-to-customers and business-to-business operations are seeking “the Amazon experience”, a more streamlined process that simplifies purchasing, according to Kris Goldhair of KBMax.
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With the help of modern sales technology, marketers can gain the insight they need to help sellers close more deals, according to Theresa O’Neil, CMO of Showpad. O'Neil outlines the basis of a strategy.
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Broadcasters have recognized that passive viewership does not drive increases to advertising or marketing. Evidence suggests that gamification strategies can lead to a 100 to 150 percent increase in engagement metrics. An expert provides insight.
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Salesforce, a leading developer of business software, is barring customers from using its system to sell semi-automatic guns and other firearms.
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By AFP
Yangon -
Myanmar's military has lavished tens of millions of dollars on the latest lethal hardware, leaning on allies as part of a strategy to become a first-class fighting force.
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Amazon.com is a global marketplace. Given the company's U.S. origins it might be expected that U.S. sellers still dominate in terms of the products on offer. New data, in contrast, shows the dominance of Chinese firms.
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Sales people today need to find new and imaginative strategies to market and sell products. This requires new technology and it requires a new approach to sales. A leading expert shows how AR and big data matters for sales today.
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Walmart has reported very strong fourth-quarter results. As well as showing sales success, Walmart is investing heavily in e-commerce to compete with Amazon. Digital Journal discusses the digital success behind Walmart's earnings with three experts.
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A test study has shown how so-termed 'ambidextrous robots' can significantly speed e-commerce. By applying artificial intelligence, the robot is capable of grasping a diverse range of object shapes without training.
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Shoppers loaded their online baskets with items from Echo speakers to Calvin Klein clothes, signing up for Amazon Prime memberships, both paid and on a trial basis, giving the online retail giant another record-breaking holiday season.
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Cannabis is an increasingly lucrative business venture and the recent legalization in Canada is a case in point. Sales data indicates that sales of cannabis in Canada in the two weeks after legalization has totaled $43 million.
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There are a range of new and emergent technologies that is are helping to shape e-commerce like blockchain, app development and more. To discover more about these, Jonathan Fries from Exadel provides some insights.
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CONCEPT: A Rock & Roll McDonald's restaurant is seen on the North Side of Chicago. TonytheTiger/Wikimedia Commons
ICONIC: Worldwide clothing retailer Banana Republic is up against spirited competition from smaller, more-nimble women's clothing brands. Michael Rivera/Wikimedia Commons
Sales signs in Canary Wharf, London.
A sales representative discusses a new product with a conference delegate, at the event in Croatia.
Boxing Day Sales in Canary Wharf, London.
A young girl looks up at a toy sales display in a JC Penney store during Black Friday sales in New York With permission by Reuters / Lucas Jackson
A GIF explains how music industry sales have progressed over the past 30 years Screenshot
Share of Top Brands Selling Tablets Online - Last 12 Months 1010data Ecom Insights Panel , WinBeta
Graph from a report claiming the iPhone now has over 100 million U.S. users CIRP
Oracle Canada office in Markham. Author Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine
Boxing Day Sales in Canary Wharf, London.
Online Tablet Share Trending by Brand YTD 1010data Ecom Insights Panel , WinBeta
Boxing Day Sales in Canary Wharf, London.
SALES GROWTH: A life-size plastic Ronald McDonald character oversees business at a McDonald's restaurant in Delft, Netherlands, in 2005. M.Minderhoud / Wikimedia Commons
Boxing Day Sales in Canary Wharf, London.
Boxing Day Sales in Canary Wharf, London.
Car sales are gaining traction as they roll through the months. February was a vast year-over-year improvement for most.
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