Earlier this year, in March, iconic global brand McDonald’s surprised the technology sector when it acquired personalisation startup Dynamic Yield. So why would a fast-food company invest a rumoured USD 300 million in a “decision logic” technology provider? Because, according to a 2017 Gartner study, companies that fully embraced online personalisation would enjoy a 30 […]
FaceApp is just helping people revel in some self-deprecating humour, using AI to alter their appearance to reflect their older self. Then why are experts cautioning people against the #FaceAppChallenge on social media? While the photo-editing tool is currently viral, with celebrities and commoners sharing hilarious results of their older selves, experts are concerned with […]
Remembers when marketers launched a campaign and waited for weeks to know if it was working? Real-time analytics has changed all that. Every second we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data, of which 90 per cent has been created just in the past two years. This is referred to as Big Data, simply because of […]
Data has become a vital part of marketing strategies world-wide. How can marketers leverage it? Data provides marketers with an opportunity to overcome challenges by offering a deeper understanding of the needs of their customers and anticipating their next move. It helps them design campaigns that drive up the sales numbers. US-based satellite media provider […]
Predictive analytics prepares a marketer for the future, by extracting inputs from existing databases to envisage future outcomes and using these inputs to enhance the customer experience. With organisations harnessing the power of technologies like Big Data, AI, and analytics, marketing has been continually evolving. Enterprises that leverage AI and machine learning have an edge […]
Hybrid cloud computing combines the abilities of public and, private cloud with traditional IT services to form effective business strategies. Improving the way they deliver new applications and products In this fast-paced world with increased customer demands, and cutting edge competition, it is imperative to have a business model and infrastructure that supports faster deployments, […]
Understanding customer behaviour is a critical yet complex task. But with the right set of approach and perspective, any brand can leverage customer behaviour to drive increased sales, generate leads and ensure customer satisfaction throughout. According to research by McKinsey, organisations that harness the power of customer behaviour data to generate behavioural insights, outperform competitive […]
On 25 May 2018, the European Union passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). One year on, and privacy laws and data across the globe haven’t been the same. “25 May marks the anniversary of Europe’s new data protection rules, the General Data Protection Regulation, also widely known as the GDPR,” Andrus Ansip, Vice-President for […]
Content Marketing is all about personalising your message to your market. Have marketers in the Middle East mastered this skill? Content is now at the heart of any marketing strategy. A marketer must build a relationship with the target audience and prospective buyers to achieve the long-term goal of reduced marketing cost and increased customer […]
When it comes to purpose-driven brands, nothing beats good advertising that not only engages but leaves a lasting impact. One of the most recent examples of this is Nike’s Dream Crazy campaign featuring NFL backer Colin Kaepernick. It is a proven fact that advertising campaigns need to drive home messages that brands aspire to. Why […]
