“Data is everywhere—so how do we make it work for us?” Imagine walking into your favorite store, and before you even reach the counter, your phone buzzes with a personalized discount for an item you’ve been eyeing. This isn’t the future—it’s happening now. Adobe and Perficient are revolutionizing digital experiences, making personalization smarter, faster, and […]
Posts Tagged ‘Personalization’
NRF 2025 and the AI Trends on the Horizon
Months before the ball even dropped, our experts were analyzing the trends they believed would shape the retail and commerce landscape in 2025. To confirm the hypotheses, we attended NRF: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Namely, Justin Racine, Principal of Commerce Strategy, and Zach Zalowitz, Principal of Order Management, attended and shared their […]
The Importance of Clean Data in the Age of AI for B2B Ecommerce
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing B2B ecommerce, enabling capabilities such as personalized product recommendations, dynamic pricing, and predictive analytics. However, the effectiveness of these AI-driven solutions depends heavily on the quality of the underlying data. Despite AI’s potential, poor data governance remains a significant challenge in the industry. A recent Statista survey revealed that 25% […]
Justin Racine Named Three-Time CMSWire Contributor of the Year
Justin Racine, Principal of Unified Commerce Strategy, has written about some of the most gripping commerce and retail topics this year. In 2024, he’s decoded how Elon’s new Justin’s expertise and passion for cutting-edge technology transforming the commerce landscape brings great depth and nuance to his articles. In addition, his coverage of and poignant reflections […]
Shoptalk Fall 2024: Mission Debrief
Shoptalk held its first ever Fall conference in Chicago this past week and our very own Justin Racine, Principal of Unified Commerce, was present to take it all in. This year’s theme was 007, so Justin was on a reconnaissance mission to gain as much information on retail and commerce trends as possible. Here’s a […]
Omnichannel Analytics Simplified – Optimizely Acquires Netspring
Recently, the news broke that Optimizely acquired Netspring, a warehouse-native analytics platform. I’ll admit, I hadn’t heard of Netspring before, but after taking a closer look at their website and capabilities, it became clear why Optimizely made this strategic move. Simplifying Omnichannel Analytics for Real Digital Impact Netspring is not just another analytics platform. It […]
Simple and Effective Personalization with Optimizely Data Platform (ODP)
As we dive into the amazing capabilities of Optimizely One, let’s shine a spotlight on the Optimizely Data Platform (ODP). This simple tool unifies all your customer data in one place, making segmentation and personalization a breeze for your marketing team. With ODP, you’ll gain a complete view of your customers’ interactions and behaviors, empowering […]
The Age of AI: Retail Media and the Influencer Revolution
Explore the convergence of retail media networks, influencer marketing, and AI in revolutionizing retail strategies. Learn how these technologies drive personalized campaigns, boost ROI, and shape the future of retail marketing. Discover challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape.
The Age of AI: Personalizing Customer Experiences in Retail
Discover how Social Listening and AI-driven personalization can revolutionize your customer experience strategy. Learn why 70% of customers are more loyal to brands offering personalized interactions, and how to leverage social media insights to boost conversion rates by 23%. Explore the power of Journey Science in understanding customer needs, driving product innovation, and creating tailored experiences that set your brand apart in the competitive retail and CPG landscape
Giving the Power of Speech Real Horsepower with Voice-to-Everything Capabilities
With the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics now behind us, I pause for a moment to reflect on a time when the last summer games were held in Europe. The year was 2012, and the Olympics had just wrapped up in London, the queen had celebrated 60 years upon the throne, and in true royal fashion, […]
Nationwide to Talk Personalization, Data, and AI at Dreamforce 2024
Next-level personalization strategies will undoubtedly be a key topic at Salesforce’s largest event this year. Dreamforce is right around the corner taking place in San Francisco on September 17 to 19, and learning how to get the most out of your customer data with AI-powered tools is top of mind. Whether you’re attending in person […]
How Data and Personalization are Shaping the Future of Travel
Generic travel brochures and one-size-fits-all itineraries are becoming less prevalent in today’s travel and tourism industry. Travelers crave truly unique experiences, and the industry is responding with a powerful tool: data. By harnessing the power of data and personalization, travel companies are unlocking a new era of customer engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty. Bespoke Travel Experiences Powered by Data Travel recommendations shouldn’t […]