Is your business ready to compete for the most important deals? Take a moment before responding, and reflect on two key points: how the process of selecting a strategic partner has evolved, and the increasing expectations of buyers. To consistently secure strategic transformation deals, it’s crucial to grasp how purchasing decisions are made: We surveyed …
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT & AI Through effective customer engagement, marketers can build brand awareness and trust, drive sales, and boost their bottom line. But how are marketers leveraging AI to engage with their customers and prospects? To explore this, Ascend2 and our Research Partners conducted the “Customer Engagement & AI” survey. We extend our thanks to …
Disruption and adaptation are changing the retail model and blurring the lines among retailers, brands, and wholesalers. Online pure-plays are opening brick-and-mortar stores and traditional retailers are experimenting with new store models and in some cases, expanded experiential brand strategies that include new revenue sources, such as services or food and beverage options. Retail is …
The way that brands engage with customers is changing. The traditional engagement methods used in the past are no longer meet the needs of all the customers or brands. Effective customer engagement strategies will prolong the customer journey beyond a single purchase. It can work effectively to reduce churn rates and the more a customer …