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Optimization Tactics to Deliver a Better, More Human Digital Experience

Joshua McKie August 7, 2022

It’s no secret that optimization improves your digital experience—customers have high expectations of website UX and will shop elsewhere if your brand doesn’t deliver. In our most recent webinar, “Optimization Tactics to Deliver a Better, More Human Digital Experience,” our experts from E.L.F Beauty, Hanky Panky, Saatva and Contentsquare discussed how their teams are doing continual work testing, experimenting and optimization. What we learned: What is Optimization? How to Manage the Optimization Process Identifying Key Areas to Test How to See what’s Going Wrong & What to Do We also polled our community to see their self-reported top struggles in improving their customers’

Creating A Seamless, Integrated Ecommerce Experience Across The Customer Journey

Courtney Haas May 2, 2022

Today’s customers expect a seamless experience when interacting with a retailer or brand. Delivering an integrated ecommerce experience can help build customer loyalty and increase customer satisfaction and convenience. In our most recent webinar, “Creating A Seamless Ecommerce Experience Across The Customer Journey,” our experts discussed how they manage their ecommerce journey through tools and personalized experiences to create a cohesive ecommerce brand experience. What we learned: Pay attention to your most loyal customers Personalize ecommerce experiences Reduce friction at every step of the journey SPEAKERS: Liesel Walsh, SVP Marketing & Customer Experience at Boston Proper Joel Layton, Vice President, eCommerce, Marketing &

How Consumers Are Thinking About the Metaverse & Social Commerce

Courtney Haas April 22, 2022

The Metaverse is all over headlines, and retailers are abuzz about the possibilities. From virtual worlds to livestream shopping to social commerce, there’s a lot to experiment with, but what do consumers actually think about all things Metaverse? We partnered with BizRate, Coresight Research and CommX to find out from hundreds of consumers which customer segments are active in the Metaverse and how they utilize the Metaverse, social commerce and livestream shopping—both now and in the future. Read the entire report here. In this research, you’ll learn: Which segments of consumers are active within the Metaverse, social commerce, and livestream shopping. How consumers

Spinning Up a Personalization Flywheel

Amelia Poling April 15, 2022

Customer acquisition costs are higher than ever before. This means that retailers must perfect their personalization strategies to drive brand loyalty and increase customer lifetime value. In the latest CommerceNext webinar, “Spinning Up a Personalization Flywheel,” our panel of experts discussed how their companies have tackled personalization at scale. What we learned: Use both customer and product data for ecommerce personalization. Organize a customer-centric model for personalization. Use consumer data transparently. Map out customer journeys to access vital personalization data. Speakers: Samir Desai, EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Brian Hashemi, CMO, UncommonGoods Elyse Burack, Head of Consumer Marketing,

How To Activate TikTok Marketing: A Case Study With Walmart

Katja Teichmann March 24, 2022

It’s no secret that in order to build lasting customer relationships, you have to meet customers where they are. The latest place consumers are spending a big bulk of time is TikTok—after blazing onto the social scene in 2017, platform adoption has grown rapidly. While the platform finds its footing within the retail ad space, some retailers are struggling to find the right voice and create conversions via TikTok content right now. However, one brand has it down to a science. We got the chance to sit down with Sarah Henry, Sr. Director, Content & Influencer Marketing at Walmart to dive into the

Turn Facebook Uncertainty into Advertising Profitability with First-Party Data

Courtney Haas March 18, 2022

We are in a particularly turbulent time for growth marketing, especially for brands who have previously relied on Facebook data to track growth. With recent changes in iOS 14.5, ad personalization and performance reporting may be limited and brands may notice a shift in their metrics. In our most recent webinar, we gathered experts in first-party data to share how they are managing data to drive customer acquisition even during this tumultuous time. What we learned: Use first-party data for exclusive information on your customers Diversify testing methodologies to ensure the most accurate information Personalize using machine learning Speakers: Aubrie Richey, Vice President,

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Iconic Women in Retail

Courtney Haas March 11, 2022

Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we want to highlight the female leaders who are making huge contributions to our retail community. These women are paving the way for future female leaders through their hard work and dedication. Read below for their advice for the next generation. Barkha Saxena, Chief Data Officer at Poshmark “Cultivate relationships and identify mentors—take time to identify the right leaders, mentors, and teams that work best for you. These relationships are key not only for professional development, but can also be helpful when navigating challenges both personally and professionally. When making career decisions especially, focus on finding the

Using Collaboration to Unlock Best-In-Class Customer Experience

Amelia Poling February 25, 2022

Lack of cooperation is a huge and consistent obstacle for retailers across the globe in achieving optimal customer experience. It’s up to an entire company’s culture, from the top down, to prioritize CX. The recent CommerceNext webinar, “The Secret to a Great Ecommerce Experience? Collaboration!” covered these ongoing issues in ecommerce with the help of some of the most collaboration-forward minds in the industry. What we learned: Employ tools that enable visibility and collaboration across functions, including Net Promoter Score, C-SAT, A/B testing, etc. Company culture is at the heart of any successful CX. Treat your customers right, and you’ll be rewarded. Speakers:

New Year, New Email Marketing Strategies

Courtney Haas February 3, 2022

Rising acquisition costs have put retention marketing back in the hot seat. As more and more brands bolster their retention marketing strategies, email marketing and messaging are getting a second look. In a recent webinar, “New Year, New Email Marketing Strategies” leaders in the ecommerce industry shared their insights into what makes a great email marketing strategy and how to leverage the data from each campaign. What we learned: Changing mail privacy policies require brands to adjust metrics in order to properly guide future send procedures. Personalize email frequency depending on individual preferences. Create omni-channel customers through email marketing. Speakers: Julie Evans, Vice

Reimagining Ecommerce: Solving the Considered Purchase Sales Problem

Amelia Poling February 2, 2022

Luxury shopping is one of the largest ecommerce markets, including computer electronics, apparel & accessories, furniture & furnishing, auto & parts, luxury and beauty & cosmetics. The most effective solutions that encourage luxury shopping blend digital and human interaction. In a recent webinar, “Reimagining Ecommerce: Solving the Considered Purchase Sales Problem,” leaders in the ecommerce industry discussed how to approach considered purchases, and make customers feel comfortable completing complex purchases online. What we learned: Create highly personalized interactions online. Make recommendations that go beyond repeating previous purchases. Allow customers to easily save high consideration products to come back to visit online. Speakers: Emilie

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