Personalization

While probably due in part to the 20 oz. iced coffee I just consumed, I am digging into the memory banks to form an analogy…  A circa-1995 Hanna-Barbara animated superhero series type of analogy. In this case, we will compare Wonder Twin, Zan, who can transform into any form of water, to the IT department; and we […]

Personalization is becoming increasingly popular in a number of industries (take retail or travel, for example). And consumers have come to expect relevant messages, tailored specifically for them. Even the most highly regulated, high-touch industries like healthcare have been impacted by this shift. People are used to on-demand, at-your-fingertips digital experiences, and expect the same level […]

In the increasingly noisy world of communication channels and touch points, marketers realize it takes a lot more than a creative campaign to stand out from the competition. Knowing your customers and creating an experience that’s second to none are essential. According to eConsultancy: Every customer is on their own unique journey… marketers can ‘own’ […]

Once your customer data is in order and you have the internal resources you need to incorporate build personalization into your marketing, you’ll need to decide which strategy best suits your business. (For more on this, read about the four strategies that make up the Personalization Spectrum.) Creating and implementing these different levels of personalization […]

In our always-on, always-connected world, people are creating volumes of data, making it possible to tailor offers, marketing campaigns and customer experiences. As a marketer, you understand the value of creating and delivering personalized experiences. When you engage prospects on a one-to-one level, there’s a higher probability that they will convert to customers and bring […]

Personalization is key for a number of reasons — one of the biggest is that it quickly connects your customers or audience to your brand. With the ocean of content available today, directly engaging prospects with personalized content and experiences give brands a competitive edge. However, many companies are struggling with how to deliver. For […]

Personalization isn’t just another marketing buzzword. At a point in time when consumer demands and expectations have never been higher, brands that deliver personalized experiences and messages have a competitive edge. As a marketer, you understand that when you engage prospects there is a higher probability they will convert to customers. And when customers feel […]

Just a few decades ago, marketers dreamed of the opportunity to target individual customers. Fast-forward to today, and it’s a reality. We now live in an always-connected world where customers are creating volumes of data that makes it possible to personalize marketing across millions of devices. 94% of companies realize that personalization is critical to […]

Last night I talked to my best friend at home in Pittsburgh and told her that I’d see her over Thanksgiving weekend — before I had even begun to look at flights.  While I was excited in anticipation of seeing friends for the holiday weekend, I’ve had connection woes over this very weekend several years […]

Over the past decade, personalized marketing has evolved rapidly, and marketers are seeing the benefit. Results include increased conversion rates and sales, greater customer loyalty, and even smarter spend of marketing dollars. Companies that have implemented personalization report a 14% uplift in sales – Econsultancy / Adobe, 2014 Targeting your customers with a personalized experience removes […]

I was reading a short blog post by Adobe about IoT and Personalization. That got me to thinking about how different companies think about what the Internet of Things  (IoT) really means.  Here’s a view into Adobe: More and more brands have jumped on the IoT bandwagon. We have an excess of wearables—activity trackers, smartwatches, […]

Millennials became the largest generation in the workforce in early 2015. The rise of the Millennials in the workspace will have a profound impact on how companies operate. At the same time, many organizations fail to anticipate how this generation will change B2B commerce. Millennials approach information sources differently than previous generations. This, coupled with their increased customer experience expectations presents […]