A Guide to Marketing Technology and CX

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Marketing technology, CX, and Digital Transformation

Earning trust through social connection with consumers

Trust is a crucial aspect of any relationship, whether it be personal or professional. In the podcast interview, Gary David, PhD emphasizes the importance of earning trust through social connection.
Aug 30, 20243 min read

Building consumer trust with greater AI transparency

Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency is a crucial factor in building consumer trust in today's digital age. The podcast discussion sheds light on the importance of transparency in AI usage of customer data, highlighting how businesses can leverage AI tools effectively to drive success in their marketing efforts. The conversation emphasizes the need for brands to close the AI transparency gap and prioritize data security to build trust with consumers.
Aug 29, 20243 min read

Focusing on customer success strategy

Customer success strategy is becoming increasingly important in today's business landscape, as organizations are realizing the value of focusing on their existing customer base to drive growth and revenue.
Aug 28, 20243 min read

The power of listening to user clickstream data in e-commerce

Listening to user clickstream data to understand customer behavior and preferences can yield greater benefits than traditional methods. By analyzing what users are clicking on, adding to cart, purchasing, and abandoning within the e-commerce buyer's journey, businesses can gain valuable insights into what products are attractive to their customers. This data allows companies to tailor their search results to show relevant products that are more likely to interest and satisfy their customers.
Aug 27, 20242 min read

The argument for open source solutions in the enterprise

Organizations of all types are constantly faced with the challenge of staying ahead of the curve and adapting to new technologies and trends. One of the key debates that has emerged in recent years is the use of proprietary versus open source solutions, particularly within highly regulated sectors.
Aug 26, 20243 min read

Key differences between observability and monitoring

In the rapidly evolving landscape of DevOps and web-based applications, the concepts of observability and monitoring play pivotal roles, especially for B2B companies. Understanding the key differences between observability and monitoring is crucial for ensuring application reliability and providing superior customer experiences.
Aug 25, 20243 min read

Treating customer success as a key metric

Customer success is a key metric in today's digital age, where user experience is paramount to the success of any business. There is great importance in aligning teams around the goal of customer success, which highlights the need for a cohesive customer experience across all channels.
Aug 24, 20243 min read

Data can form a central hub for collaboration between teams

Data is the key to collaboration in today's business environment, especially when it comes to marketing and IT teams working together. As discussed in a recent podcast episode of The Agile Brand, the shift towards data-driven decision-making requires a mindset change for both marketers and technical professionals. Marketers, who have traditionally relied on segment-based, time-based, and offer-based marketing strategies, must now understand the importance of leveraging data to drive their decisions.
Aug 23, 20243 min read