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During times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, how you treat your employees and your customers speak volumes about your values. The communications I have received from my financial institutions regarding the coronavirus outbreak focus on predictable messages – “we are here to help you 24/7,” “our call volumes are high, look at […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging hospitals and clinics to expand their use of digital, specifically telehealth, services to help triage the sick. Furthermore, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation is waiving some of the restrictions for Medicare telehealth coverage in outbreak areas. Moving forward, both of these methods have the potential to […]

More customer expectations. More data. More connected devices.   It’s all increasing rapidly, driving the need for digital transformation. But while most manufacturers acknowledge the importance of this transformation, over the past few years only 5% of executives have been happy with their current digital strategies (Forbes).   Why Manufacturing Is Different  The standard definition of digital transformation […]

So, it’s probably been at least five years since you last implemented a web content management system (WCMS). More than likely, it’s been more than eight years. The old system is increasingly out-dated, slow, hard to use, and the people who picked it are long gone. Does this sound familiar? This is a common situation with anyone […]

We are living in unprecedented times. This is the first time in my life I see people’s daily lives and habits change on such a large scale, and in many cases, not by choice. Lots of things are changing because of the coronavirus (i.e., COVID-19). Schools are closing, concerts and sporting events have been canceled, […]

In the manufacturing industry, partner ecosystems create unique efficiencies for reaching and serving customers. But they can also create unique complexities – especially when it comes to customer data and digital experiences.   According to Forrester, 71% of buyers choose a dealer, distributor or other partners after a digital-only journey. That means it’s more important than […]

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic continues to spread across the United States. The global number of confirmed cases is increasing as reported by the World Health Organization, and it is more important than ever to continue efforts for comprehensive containment and control of activities to slow the spreading of the virus and to limit the number […]

The last best experience. It may seem unfair or counterintuitive to compare your organization’s customer experience to others outside your industry, but your customers are doing it every time they interact with you. They are holding you accountable to your promises but they are also passing judgment against the expectations set from experiences they have […]

As new technologies emerge and offer additional ways to interact with your customers, it’s imperative that you consider and provide a consistent, seamless user experience across ever-expanding channels and platforms. Easier said than done? Eric Enge (Digital Marketing Principal, Perficient) and Jay Baer (Founder, Convince & Convert) teamed up to present considerations and best practices […]

MicroStrategy World 2020 may be in our rearview, but now is a great time to start taking what we learned from the conference and figuring out how we can apply it throughout the rest of the year. For instance, how we can follow the trends that industry professionals are seeing in the field of analytics. […]

Even a few years ago, I would have told you that there is no place in healthcare for open source technologies like Drupal. The marketing technology within healthcare has largely been dominated by Microsoft-enabled technologies and proprietary systems supported by a single company.  However, Drupal has become a key tool in the toolbox of healthcare […]

The rise of digital-only banking is an international phenomenon. New digital-only banks, also known as neobanks, are being launched and fighting for market share in locations across the globe including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Belgium, India, UAE, Israel, and Hong Kong. To a customer, the advantage of a digital-only bank is the promise of […]