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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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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How Digital Marketing Will Change in 2019

Kissmetrics

Digital marketing is going to change drastically in 2019. And sadly, you aren’t going to like a lot of the changes. And no, I don’t mean change from a competition standpoint. You already know that each year marketing gets more expensive and more competitive. That’s just a given. Just look at the graph above: that’s Google’s annual revenue. As you can see, during the last recession, Google made more and more money.

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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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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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The Google Ads Test: Discover Your Kryptonite

Store Growers

Of all the ecommerce stores that use Google Ads, few start out by asking the important question whether Google Ads is right for their business. Most of them skip that part and jump straight into the details of picking keywords and writing ads. But by not asking whether your business has the foundations in place to make Google Ads a success, you’ll find yourself having a hard time.

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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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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in 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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How To Leverage Data Before, During And After Your Retail Event

RTP blog

By Kevin Hubschmann, Splash Retailers, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: units per transaction, sales per transaction and in-store sales aren’t the only ways to measure retail event success. True event success lies in the data that you collect from your event program. …And it’s a lot of data. When used properly, data collected at your retail events will not only inform your future omnichannel marketing strategies, but will also help you optimize your event program, elevate the g

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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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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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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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What’s all the hype with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

GetElastic

Progressive Web App (PWA) has been the latest buzzword for tech and mobile practitioners, but it’s more than just jargon – and it’s not all just hype. PWAs drive performance and represent a new model of web applications. These applications load similar to a regular web page, but offer additional native device functionality such as working offline, serving notifications, launching a camera, etc.

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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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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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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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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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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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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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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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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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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 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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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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My Top NRF 2019 Takeaways (AKA, News Vs. Nonsense)

Forrester eCommerce

I say this as both an analyst and a recovering retail professional: NRF is like drinking Red Bull. from a 50′ beer bong. for three days straight. on Jupiter.

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3 Ways to digitally transform your health & beauty eCommerce business

TradeGecko

With the rise of digital-born, single-brand beauty and cosmetics companies, it’s becoming clear that the traditional way of doing business is beginning to face serious disruption. According to a 2017 Deloitte study , older sales channels, such as department stores, are being challenged by online sales and specialty stores. The study also discovered that consumers aren’t as interested in the B2C mass-selling tactics that worked just a few years ago.

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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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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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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.