Say goodbye to lengthy webinars that consume your schedule, and say hello to bite-size, knowledge-packed sessions that empower you to learn something new in just minutes. In today’s fast-paced world, time is a precious commodity. Finding efficient ways to learn and engage is essential. That’s why 1440.io is bringing you the innovative “7-Minute Series.” This…

Once, not so long ago, most brands sunk the majority of their marketing dollars into traditional initiatives like TV and radio commercials, print ads, direct mail, and outdoor advertising.  Then, eCommerce started gaining traction, and many brands started shifting their marketing spend online. Yet, most took a generic, one-size-fits-all approach, blanketing an entire audience with…

These days, consumers expect outstanding experiences throughout the purchase journey. While customer experience is a cross-functional responsibility, there’s one team that plays a particularly critical role: the customer care team. Customer Care Reps: The Unsung Heroes  Your customer care representatives are brand ambassadors. They’re the folks interacting with customers day in and day out. These…

How conversational commerce can empower your brand to break through the noise and connect with mobile-first consumers throughout the purchase journey  In the recent past, a couple of brands have dominated any given product or service category. Consumers shopping for soda chose Pepsi or Coke. Those shopping for makeup would pick CoverGirl or L’Oréal.  That’s…

In the past, a person would pick up the phone when they needed to get in touch with a family member or friend. But these days, they’re more likely to turn to messaging services and apps like texting, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to stay in touch. In fact, in 2021, the number of people using…

What you need to know in 2023 to optimize your brand’s ratings and reviews strategy The importance of ratings and reviews in the purchase journey can no longer be denied. As such, your brand likely has a plan in place to collect ratings and reviews from existing customers – and display this content to help…

Introduction  In the long history of business, conversations have always been an effective way to grow sales. Consider a consumer shopping for a new vehicle. After doing her research, she steps into the car dealership. The salesperson builds rapport with her, and she ends up purchasing the car – complete with some extras that align…

There are roughly 7,000 languages spoken across the globe. So if you’re a global business, you’re bound to be faced with language barriers – both internally and when engaging with customers.  Even if you’re NOT a global business, you’re sure to encounter plenty of customers who speak a language that’s different from yours. According to…

Late last year, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI chatbot. And the entire world quickly took notice.  Within days of launch, ChatGPT had one million users. And in January, it reached 100 million active users, making it the “fastest-growing consumer application in history.” For the sake of comparison, it took TikTok nine months to reach 100…

Oftentimes, the word “eCommerce” conjures up images of a shopper browsing a website, adding an item (or items) to their cart, and then completing the checkout process. But the reality is, there are plenty of new, innovative ways of purchasing products online – including social commerce, conversational commerce, and augmented reality – just to name…

It’s hard to believe, but February is here. The holidays are a distant memory, and most brands and retailers are laser-focused on what they can do to attract, convert, and retain more customers in 2023 despite what Gartner is referring to as the “triple squeeze” of inflation, scarce or expensive talent, and supply chain issues….

Introduction: An Omnichannel Strategy is No Longer Optional  In the past decade or so, “omnichannel” has been one of the most frequently used retail buzzwords. It’s that aspirational idea of delivering seamless, connected experiences to customers across channels. Today, most brands are on board with the idea of omnichannel. But when it comes to building…