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Global digital transformation agency TA Digital announced that it is now an Adobe Target Specialized partner in the Americas region, its fifth Adobe Specialization overall. This announcement comes on the heels of the company being elevated as a Platinum-level partner in the Adobe Solution Partner Program. An Adobe Specialization is earned by partners who have demonstrated a track record of successful customer deployments and technical proficiency in an Adobe application. Specializations allow partners to differentiate…

Virtual Louis Vitton? Free Pizza for Advancing Levels? I’m Game! The Current State of Personalization I don’t know about you, but I love getting customized recommendations on Spotify. Sometimes I feel like they know me better than I know myself! And that’s the point exactly. In recent years, the personalization phenomenon has transformed consumer experiences. From algorithms that predict shows you are likely to watch and enjoy on Netflix, to custom product recommendations on Amazon (yes, that’s how I found that new book…

Sales and Marketing - two departments always in conflict about demarcating their specific roles and responsibilities. Being an Inbound Marketer and a Specialist in Content Marketing, I can very well understand the root cause of this problem. Many companies do not differentiate between these two functions. Over and above that, many companies have a single team to perform both. Too much of bashing, isn’t it? Let us focus on the topic i.e. how is Inbound Sales different from Inbound Marketing and how these two functions can…

To no one’s surprise, cookies dominated conversations. Google announced it would phase out third-party cookies in Chrome over the next two years. And, this week, Google’s SameSite update will go into effect, though on a small scale to start. Google’s changes follow similar privacy shifts from other top browser companies like Apple and Mozilla. Obviously, these moves are great for consumers and ultimately good for the industry. Third-party cookies have never been completely accurate and it’s time for a better tracking…

As consumers embrace more channels and devices, from single-page applications to augmented reality apps to in-store digital signage, dotCMS is helping brands expand their shopping experience beyond the traditional website and mobile application dotCMS, the leading open-source Java CMS, has extended its headless CMS capabilities with headless commerce-focused features. As consumers embrace more channels and devices, from single page applications to augmented reality apps to in-store digital signage, commerce brands are…

Powerful new audience segmentation features, simplified workflows, networked data, and easier CRM integrations make CloudEngage the best value in the industry  CloudEngage, the world's most intuitive web conversion and personalization platform, has deployed version 5.0 of its award-winning software suite. Said Paul Wagner, CloudEngage CEO, "We continue to speak with overworked marketing teams that feel like they're being fleeced by others in our space. Our focus is to continue providing the best value, not only through…

Arc’teryx elevates the eCommerce shopping experience while advancing adaptive AI-driven fraud prevention and strategic revenue growth Kount, the leading AI-driven fraud prevention solution, announced that Arc’teryx, a global company specializing in technical high-performance apparel, has selected the Identity Trust Global Network to upgrade its fraud prevention and expand into new geographies while providing a frictionless and highly personalized experience for “pro” customers. “By customizing its policies around…

mParticle announces new funding and the launch of new capabilities, featuring a LiveRamp partnership to help brands deliver privacy-friendly personalization at an unprecedented scale mParticle, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) of choice for multi-channel consumer brands, announced it raised $45 million in Series D funding led by Arrowroot Capital with participation from existing investors to accelerate the growth of its platform. With the round, Matthew Safaii, Managing Partner at Arrowroot Capital, will also join the…

Episerver Launches Its Fourth-Annual Global Ecommerce Survey Detailing Evolving Consumer Expectations Online shoppers are at odds with their desire for personalized digital experiences from brands and their demand for privacy, according to new data from Episerver, the customer-centric digital experience company recently named a "Leader" in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms™. While 53% of global consumers want brands to place a higher priority on respecting their online anonymity in 2020, 61% want…

BlueVenn, the award-winning Customer Data Platform (CDP), has launched a new email marketing channel within its multi-channel marketing automation engine, enabling its users to design, execute and automate more targeted and personalized email communications and combine email marketing with other online and offline channels for a true multi-channel marketing approach. BlueVenn already integrates with the majority of the world's email marketing platforms through bi-directional connectors and API integrations that allow the…

Predictive Intelligence tools are helping companies improve their bottom line and reach their customers effectively. The term “Predictive Intelligence” might sound like an advanced tool that belongs in a Science fiction film. Nowadays, marketers are using this technology to deliver what their customers need. Also referred to as Predictive Analytics, Predictive Intelligence is composed of Statistics, Data Mining, Algorithms, and Machine Learning. It gives companies a powerful new edge, compensating for the ever-expanding…

Market-Leading Ascend Affiliate Cloud Platform Integration Makes Onsite AI-Personalization Effortless for Growth Marketers Pepperjam, a leading affiliate marketing technology and services provider, announced an integrated partnership with RevLifter to bring turnkey AI-personalization to the affiliate channel on a performance-based payment model. The real-time personalization technology provider joins the company’s partner ecosystem, which collectively delivers best-in-class capabilities and rapid integration for growth…

"As marketers get more clarity around the definition of personalization, I believe we will see more development of customer-centric approaches in marketing." Journey into Tech You come from a very interesting background. From Aeronautical Engineering to heading Marketing at Formation.ai - tell us about this enriching journey. I’m an Engineer by degree, but have now worked in the Marketing industry for more than 20 years. I have a very technical background -- I received my BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal Poly…

By the end of 2019, the total value of eCommerce retail sales could reach $3.4 trillion, closing a decade of steady growth. The online shopping landscape has developed massively to provide a constantly better experience for shoppers. And with the ever-growing consumer demands, novel technologies, and fresh practices, maybe the best is yet to come. The only way to stay ahead of the curve is by keeping an eye on the latest trends. So, what should eCommerce retailers focus on to welcome the new decade in all its glory? 1.…

An exceptional customer experience (CX)—in the eyes of the customer—is one where you engage with them at the right time, with a relevant message, while having the utmost respect for their privacy. Consider that 67% of consumers feel it’s important for brands to adjust content based on their current context, and 42% said they get “annoyed” when their content isn’t personalized. Strong security increases customer satisfaction by almost 30%, and 87% of customers will take their business elsewhere if they don’t trust a…

Today’s Daily MarTech Round-up covers the latest in Cloud, Marketing Analytics, Automation, Customer experience AI and ML announcements from Salesforce, New Breed, Google Maps, SmartEquip, and Facebook. Salesforce Acquires Evergage, Will Use Personalization to Enhance Customer Data and Deliver More Relevant Experiences Salesforce acquired Evergage, the leading software platform for real-time 1:1 personalization, to accelerate the company’s efforts to offer enhanced personalization solutions to its thousands of customers.…

Salesforce acquired Evergage, the leading software platform for real-time 1:1 personalization, to accelerate the company's efforts to offer enhanced personalization solutions to its thousands of customers. This acquisition comes on the heels of Evergage being named a Leader in The Forrester WaveTM: Digital Intelligence Platforms, Q4 2019. In addition, Evergage earned numerous awards in 2019, most recently being named "CDP of the Year" and "Personalization Tech Solution of the Year" in the inaugural Rele Awards.…

Natural Language Processing Engine to Activate Text-Based Similarity Algorithm for Improved Relevance Across Industries Selligent, the intelligent omnichannel marketing and experience cloud platform, announced the addition of a text-based algorithm as part of the Smart Content functionality within its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered engine, Selligent Cortex. Unlike most marketing cloud solutions today that offer only product-based recommendations, Selligent’s new capability leverages Natural Language Processing…

Marketers Can Now Focus on Creating Engaging Experiences in the CMS While ecommerce Teams Optimize Front-End Experiences Mobify and Amplience have launched an API integration that allows clients to easily integrate Mobify’s agile front-end platform and Amplience’s cloud-based Dynamic Content. Digital businesses looking to embrace headless commerce can connect the two systems to work optimally with a streamlined agile workflow across the content and front-end code. This integration will allow marketing teams to focus on…

Dealer.com, a leading automotive industry end-to-end digital marketing solution, announces new enhancements to its digital storefront during the runway to the 2020 NADA Show. The company's latest offering harnesses Cox Automotive data – the largest collection of automotive shopping behavior insights available – to ensure dealers have the tools necessary to deliver unrivaled consumer experiences, forging the shortest and most personalized path to customer engagement and dealership growth. With brands from all categories…