In the early days of messaging apps, consumers primarily used them to connect with family and friends. But today, consumers also rely on messaging apps to connect with brands. In fact, for a staggering 66% of adults across the globe, messaging apps are the PREFERRED way of connecting with businesses. Younger consumers are even more…

These days, the vast majority of consumers with smartphones have at least one messaging app. Increasingly, they’re using these apps to connect with brands – whenever and wherever a need arises. In fact, 66% of online adults say messaging is their preferred way of communicating with a business. That number is even higher – 72%…

In the early days of Instagram, the platform was primarily used as a way for individuals to share photos and videos. Today, it plays an important role in the purchase journey of many consumers. In fact, 72% of Instagram users have made a purchase decision based on something they saw on the platform. Of course,…

Consumer behavior and preferences are always changing. That’s nothing new. However, in the last few years, we’ve seen a rapid (and dramatic) shift in the way shoppers browse and buy consumer goods – and how they interact with the brands that make these products. Today’s shoppers have endless information at their fingertips. While in-store shopping…

Historically, there were a few major brands that dominated any given product or service category. If you were in the market for a washing machine, you’d choose between Maytag and Whirlpool. If you needed an oil change, you had your pick of Jiffy Lube or Midas. Those days are long gone. Today, consumers have a…

As a consumer, you probably depend on ratings and reviews to make informed purchase decisions. If so, you’re in good company. According to Bazaarvoice, 89% of consumers consult ratings and reviews before making a purchase. 89% of consumers consult ratings and reviews prior to making a purchase. Source: Bazaarvoice, What’s in a review?  As a…

Chances are, you’re familiar with TikTok. You might even have a TikTok user living under your roof. Maybe that TikTok user is you. That endless stream of short form videos set to catchy music is certainly entertaining. But TikTok also packs some serious business value for brands that do it right. TikTok plays a key…

It’s hard to believe that Dreamforce 2023 was already a month ago. But one thing is for sure: the impact of this year’s amazing event is sure to stick with us for a long time.  1440 at Dreamforce Here at 1440, we’re big fans of Dreamforce. We’ve attended Salesforce’s signature event for years now in…

Remember when the only ways to get in touch with a brand were to call their toll-free number or visit a store? Those days are long gone. Today, more and more consumers turn to apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Messenger, and others to ask questions and get information. In fact, Meta research tells us…

A customer’s path to purchase is rarely as linear as those textbook sales funnel graphics would have you believe. Instead, the purchase journey is often full of twists and turns. And there are endless factors that influence what action a shopper takes next.  Today, one of those key factors is social media. In fact, as…

Let’s face it: the global marketplace has never been more crowded. Consumers have plentiful options – regardless of what they’re shopping for. So if you’re like most brands, you’re always looking for innovative ways to attract shoppers – and then convert them from browsers to buyers. Last year, Amazon launched Buy with Prime, which empowers…

Each generation has unique shopping habits and preferences. As such, a strategy that resonates with one generation of shoppers may fall flat for another.  Yet, there’s one strategy winning brands are leveraging to connect with consumers of all generations: conversational commerce.  Read on as we take a closer look at each generation – and explore…