digital channels

 Cardlytics, an advertising platform in banks’ digital channels, announced the appointment of OpenTable’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jessica Jensen, to its Board of Directors. Recently elevated to CMO from her position as SVP Marketing, Jensen leads global marketing for the online restaurant-reservation service company. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Jensen led growth in customer acquisition on the OpenTable platform. Her current focus is helping customers regain confidence in the food service industry and embrace dining…

 BlackBerry Limited announced an expanded partnership with Vodafone to offer BlackBerry® AtHoc® as its emergency alert and crisis communications solution. Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are the first two customers who have selected BlackBerry AtHoc to deliver secure communications and real-time alerts through this partnership. "BlackBerry and Vodafone, one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world, have had an ongoing relationship since 1999. We are excited to expand…

The Next Generation of Digital Commerce for Grocers Mi9 Retail (Mi9), the leading provider of omnichannel retail solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new digital commerce brand, ThryveAI. Mi9, a pioneer in grocery e-commerce, helped grocers create their first digital storefronts when online grocery was a novelty. As the underlying technology became more sophisticated, consumers realized the convenience of shopping online and the adoption of grocery e-commerce steadily increased, albeit slowly. Mi9 was…

But 61% disappointed by brands online response and lack of personalization, impacting future spend, Kameleoon research finds The current COVID-19 crisis is driving long-term changes in how US consumers buy and interact with brands – and they are not happy with the level of personalization and reassurance delivered online by most companies, according to a new study of 1,000 US consumers. Marketing Technology News: Fuel Cycle Releases Qualitative Analysis Feature The research, commissioned by AI-powered…

Bloomreach, the leader in commerce experience, today announced that it now powers over USD 200 Billion in digital commerce experiences, representing 25% of retail eCommerce in the U.S. and U.K. markets. These milestones were achieved in part due to Bloomreach customers' record growth in eCommerce, with the average customer up 36% in digital and online commerce revenue year-to-date, and on average up 44% in online revenue since March 1, 2020, the effective beginning of the coronavirus crisis in North America and the United…

Glia, a leader in enterprise Digital Customer Service solutions, announced that it has been named in Gartner's recent report, The 2020 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Customer Service and Support Technologies as a Representative Vendor for providing Digital Customer Service and Support Technologies solutions. With current world events changing the way all business is conducted, enterprises need tools to quickly address situations where both customers and service representatives are working remotely, and customers are…

In the three months since the Coronavirus began, online retailers and brand sites have seen an increase of 8.8% in online shoppers and 52% in total sales compared to 2019. As social distancing becomes the new norm for an uncertain amount of time, consumers have already started shifting their shopping habits online to help protect themselves and their communities. Under heightened stress, brands and retailers need to ensure consumers can find the right product with ease and speed. Major retailers and governments are…

Hi Matt, please tell us about your journey within the Adtech industry and how you started at VDX.tv (formerly known as Exponential) My first ‘industry’ job was in the classified team at the London Evening Standard, selling print ads with a rudimentary upsell to online. Even then (c.2004) print was clearly in trouble, so it seemed perfectly natural for me to go into digital, working for online publishers and casual games developers before focusing specifically on mobile, when I headed up the UK office for a global mobile…

NUSO, a leading cloud communications solution provider and Telestax, the worldwide leader in CPaaS enablement for the communications industry announce a strategic partnership to bring communications platform as a service (CPaaS) and complex call management logic to NUSO's partners worldwide. CPaaS applications are examples of collaboration tools that help organizations complete critical business functions and improve customer experience through automated processes or digital channels. For example, as consumers practice…

New Whitepaper Details Current State of TV Advertising and how Marketers can Optimize Advertising to Reach Audiences Viant, a people-based advertising technology company, today released its "TV's Role in an Omnichannel World" whitepaper showcasing the current state of the TV advertising ecosystem. As consumers increase TV viewing given recent social distancing requirements and always-on news viewing, this paper provides additional insights and direction for marketers to break through the distraction of competing screens.…

Combination will build on existing integration and facilitate new digital commerce use cases Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Bypass Mobile (“Bypass”), an independent software vendor (ISV) and leading innovator in enterprise point-of-sale systems. The acquisition of Bypass will help power the next generation of omni-commerce capabilities from Fiserv, enabling enterprise businesses to deliver a seamless customer experience…

Customer behaviors and expectations evolve quickly. To differentiate themselves, companies have to continuously adapt their strategy. The need to provide outstanding customer service has never been greater than now - customers used more digital channels than ever before and expect seamless journeys through their transactions, even when switching between those channels. So, how do you stay ahead of the competition in 2020? What are the new expectations of customers? Here is our take on the essential trends to consider in…

There is no shying away from the fact that the high street has seen better days. UK shops are continuing to close – more than 1,200 last year, meaning more retailers are turning their focus to online. In the UK, e-commerce now accounts for more than a fifth of total retail sales, according to data from eMarketer, however nailing the experience is a major issue, with conversion rates 7x lower than brick and mortar counterparts. Getting digital rights requires focus and smart investments to be successful. A recent report on…

As the field of Digital Marketing is constantly evolving, emerging technologies can have a powerful impact on the industry. Voice technology seems poised to become the next great disruptor, but there’s still a lot of discussion around how Voice technology will affect the various Digital Marketing platforms and to what extent. The State of Voice Technology Recently, Campaign Monitor surveyed more than 400 people on the ways they use Voice technology and found that the adoption of it is growing, with 78% of respondents…

In the pre-digital era, customer experience was fairly linear. Customers would enter a store, chat face-to-face with the clerk, perhaps ask a few questions then make their purchase. If the retailer was particularly ahead of the curve, perhaps it would also include a follow-up phone call, but that was roughly the full extent of the relationship. Today, retail brands exist far beyond the in-store experience, from social media to email touchpoints and e-commerce sites. It’s an incredible opportunity to raise product…

Raise your hand if you are on social media – anyone? Odds are most people have some sort of online profile – 79% of the US population to be exact – but does your real estate business have one? If not, 88% of businesses are beating you for your audience’s attention. Simply put, a mix of smart digital advertisements on strategically placed platforms allow real estate marketers to reach prospective customers and corporate decision makers where they are – social media. Developing a strong social media strategy gives real…

Digital marketers in Lead Generation have an exceedingly complicated job to do. They are often running multiple campaigns across a variety of different channels in an effort to get more leads and produce a robust return on investment (ROI). While these marketers utilize digital platforms to generate high volumes of traffic and reach prospects, there remains a critical need to track and measure the inbound call leads that they generate. As smartphones have become a dominant force in the lives of consumers, the inbound call…

Millennials are on track to become the largest living generation in the US, with the annual buying power of $200 billion dollars. It is no wonder they are the top focus of marketers across any industry. While most might characterize Millennials as fast-paced and tech-savvy, their advertising preferences are more traditional than expected. Millennials are more inclined to engage with Marketing materials that are delivered to their mailbox, not their inbox. Mailboxes used to be crowded with paper advertisements, bills, and…

Businesses of all Sizes Can Now Take Control of Digital Advertising Campaigns to Acquire and Grow the Highest Value Customers at the Lowest Cost With its powerful technology platform, New Engen helps companies acquire and grow the highest value customers at the lowest cost across digital channels. The company unveiled its new self-service product offering, now available for Facebook, Instagram, and search engine marketing (SEM), so that marketers at companies of all sizes can manage thousands of campaigns and millions of…

Following its investment in Santa Monica-based marketing intelligence platform Pathmatics, Mintel Comperemedia now leverages advanced marketing analytics for digital channels to bring an unparalleled client experience. The strategic partnership arms Mintel Comperemedia’s legacy expertise in direct mail and email marketing with Pathmatics’ digital expertise to create a robust, holistic approach to integrated marketing intelligence across the ever-changing marketing landscape. Mintel Comperemedia now provides insights into…