vFairs released their State of Hybrid Events 2021 Report which delves into key challenges and actionable takeaways that event professionals can apply to their hybrid event programs. The new report outlines the current state of the industry, outlooks for 2022, and addresses common pain points identified by event professionals across 15 industries. It uses proprietary […]
An area of research that combines the optimisation approach from economics with psychological insights, enabling a more realistic analysis of how people make decisions, behavioural economics has come a long way over the last half-century, winning mainstream approval. Today, it is one of the most productive areas of academic research. At least five Nobel prizes […]
According to an Optimizely report, Reimagining Commerce Report 2020, most consumers use six or more channels and two devices before making a purchase. They research products on the brand’s website while multitasking on their laptop, check another retailer’s mobile app for in-store availability, then go to Amazon because they got an email about a deal […]
In 2009, Starbucks shuttered 300 stores owing to a 70 per cent slump in quarterly profits amounting to $64.3M. The drop in sales was blamed on the economic slowdown and lower spending power of customers. It only made sense that as personal budgets became more frugal, indulgences were the first to get cut. Starbucks’ leadership […]
Cold calling is dead. Or it should be. Instead, sales teams are embracing social selling, an approach that allows laser-targeting prospects and establishing a rapport through existing connections. Customers, too, are reacting better to more value-added offerings that solve certain pain points. According to the AI-powered personalisation platform Formation.ai’s brand loyalty survey, four out of […]
Today, we carry more computing power in our pockets than what got Neil Armstrong to land on the moon. Technology is extraordinary, and one of the hottest items on the market is the non-fungible token (NFT). Just between January 2021 and March 2021, the search term for NFTs grew by 98 per cent on Google. […]
Sitecore was born out of the frustration of a web developer. Five friends — Thomas Albert, Jakob Christensen, Peter Christensen, Ole Thrane, and Michael Seifert — launched a system integration company called Pentia A/S in 1998. Thrane was in charge of developing several volumes of websites built with Microsoft technologies. Disgruntled by the repetitive tasks, […]
“Some things shouldn’t be shared. iPhone helps keep it that way. Privacy. That’s iPhone.” Last year, Apple made its purpose clear in this privacy-focused ad tagline. And with the latest iOS update being downloaded on millions of phones worldwide, brand advertisers are trying to keep calm. Last year, Apple rolled out the App Tracking Transparency […]
No-code and low-code platforms continue to grab headlines and gain momentum, but they’re not an IT silver bullet. Successful implementation requires a working partnership between citizen developers and IT departments, with clearly defined responsibilities and areas of focus. Now that the global pandemic has accelerated the uptake of no-code initiatives, it’s time to assess the […]
Why do people buy things? Understanding customer behaviour plays a pivotal role in brand growth and revenue. Customer experience is at the heart of every business strategy, and due to the dynamic nature of customer behaviour, insights of a consumer psychologist are now vital. From retail and tech giants to every small and medium-sized enterprises […]
