It’s that time of year again. It’s a time to make sure that we’re watching the right things so that we can navigate our businesses in the right direction. Every year since 2013, I’ve been adding to and/or modifying a list of things that I’m keeping my eye on. Most … “45 Things to Watch in 2020 and Beyond”
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In the quest to be the first to reach customers with the latest technology, some marketers are downplaying the importance of mobile devices or even predicting their demise and are moving on to other technologies (e.g., voice-activated technology, AR, VR, MR, etc.) In some cases, they are using what Google … “Marketers Should Still Bet on Mobile Devices #Mobilefirst”
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As I write about each year, success in business often requires predicting what potential challenges and opportunities the business will face on the road ahead. Currently, we don’t have an app that will tell us everything that we need to know. Therefore, business leaders need to navigate the old fashioned … “32 Things to Watch in 2019 and Beyond”
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It has been well documented that consumers often turn to their smartphones while shopping. In fact, according to a study conducted by Salsify in September of 2016, 77% of all shoppers report using mobile devices while shopping in a brick-and-mortar store. In comparison, only 35% say that they would turn … “Fashion Retailers Could Benefit by Providing Basic Fashion Tips Online”
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It has been over a decade since the iPhone was first introduced to the world. In that time, smartphone use has skyrocketed. In fact, Deloitte expects smartphone penetration to approach 90 percent in the United States, with much of the growth being fueled by increased smartphone usage among older Americans. … “How Smartphones Will Influence the Future of Visual Merchandising and Store Design”
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Last year, I read a total of eight books. But, eight just isn’t enough. The problem that I have is that I like to read part of a book, then think about it for a while before moving on. That takes time. So I had to find a way to … “A New Year’s Resolution to Read More Books With the OverDrive and Libby Apps”
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For a while now, marketers have debated about whether or not it is a good idea to use Snapchat to market a brand’s products or services. However, in recent months, the app that is known for its disappearing content seems to have more vocal fans than detractors. At the very … “Businesses Are Realizing That Snapchat Isn’t Going to Disappear Anytime Soon”
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By now, you have probably heard about the new location-based augmented reality (AR) game from Niantic. According to USA Today, “The mobile game Pokémon Go topped 15 million downloads on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, according to estimates from research firm SensorTower.” “Pokémon Go is also among the most heavily used apps on a … “A Few Ways to Use Pokémon Go, Ingress, and Other AR Games to Promote Your Business”
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From the buzz on the Internet, it would be easy to guess that 2016 will be the year of mobile or the year of the Internet of Things. I’d argue that it is going to be the decade of mobile or the decade of the Internet of Things. I’d even … “Six More Things That Will Influence Business in 2016”
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Marketers and management know the effect that marketing has on the bottom line. However, if the sales and customer service staff are not trained in marketing, the business could be missing out on opportunities to increase sales, now and in the future. The Importance of a Strong Email List A … “Why Sales and Customer Service Staff Should Be Trained in Marketing”
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