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We’re just going to come out and say it: it’s not an easy time to be a consumer-facing brand. For one, there’s a ton of competition in just about any product or service category. Of course, there are the legacy brands you must contend with. But then there are also the digital-native brands that seem…

In today’s world, consumers are always “on.” And there’s plenty of data to back that claim. A report from Asurion found that on average, US consumers check their phones an average of 352 times a day. When a notification comes in, 75% look at it within five minutes.  So it’s probably not surprising that consumers…

One of the first topics covered in just about any introductory business class is the sales funnel and the stages within it. In other words, the steps a consumer goes through when making a purchase.  Though there are many variations of the sales funnel out there, a simple one (that’s relevant to B2C brands) might…

Introduction Fall is officially underway! In many parts of the country, the air is getting crisper and the leaves are changing colors. And that can only mean one thing: the 2020 holiday season is just around the corner. In fact, many consumers are already in holiday shopping mode. Our friends at PowerReviews surveyed more than 5,000 consumers in August…

There’s widespread speculation that traditional brick and mortar businesses are on their way out; that they’ll soon become extinct, no thanks to online retailers like Amazon. But, this isn’t technically true. Yes, regular brick and mortar businesses without any innovative solutions might become extinct. But those who focus on customer experience and creating a seamless…