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CommerceNext Topgolf Reception at Shoptalk

Top 5 Things To Do at Shoptalk 2023: A Guide to Maximizing Your Experience

ShopTalk is one of the biggest events of the year for anyone in the ecommerce and retail industry. It brings together some of the brightest minds and most innovative companies to discuss the latest trends, technologies and best practices. This year’s event takes place on March 26-29, 2023 in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. With so much to see and do at the conference, it can be overwhelming to decide what to prioritize. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of your time at ShopTalk 2023. From networking opportunities to cutting-edge sessions, these are the top five things

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Ecommerce Growth Show

Join The CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show in June 2023

It’s time—registration for our Ecommerce Growth Show is open now!  CommerceNext 2023 will feature 120+ speakers from leading retail, DTC brands and innovative tech companies. It’s the perfect venue to network with industry peers and be a part of the conversation about the future of ecommerce.  You don’t have to take our word for it—here are what some of our previous attendees have to say about CommerceNext conferences. Suruchi Shukla (VP Marketing, Minted)  “I think CommerceNext is raising the right questions that a marketer needs to be addressing, so being a part of this conference was just important. If somebody was thinking about

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Customer Experience and Community as the Ultimate Marketing Tool

If you spend time online, you’ve undoubtedly heard of cult-favorite beauty brand Glossier. Moreover, you’ve probably seen their ultra-chic and Instagram-worthy pink and vibrant red branding not on an ad, but in the social content of someone you know. Glossier’s community of raving fans is a large part of what drives their brand awareness, with individuals sharing their beauty routines with the world via social media. This loyalty and passion stem from the customer experience Glossier creates. As a direct to consumer brand, Glossier takes a unique approach to customer experiences beyond your typical beauty counter which has helped propel their digital marketing

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The Power of Storytelling as a Customer Acquisition Strategy

With three years of mattress marketing backed by nearly thirty years of technological advancements, Purple has made a name for themselves as more than a mattress company. At CommerceNext 2019, Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple Mattress, shared how Purple not only innovated on their patented signature polymer grid but also in their use of storytelling to drive customer acquisition and direct to consumer sales. Megibow has been with Purple since October of 2018 as CEO, previously serving as the chief digital officer for American Eagle Outfitters. He discusses his unique approach to reaching an audience beyond the realm of brick and mortar mattress

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eMarketer’s Retail Industry Trends 2019

According to eMarketer, Americans are poised to spend $586.92 billion in retail e-commerce in 2019, with a year-over-year growth rate of 14.0%. Ecommerce spending growth will be driven by a 2.6% gain in digital buyers (to 195.3 million) and an 11.1% gain in spending per buyer (to $3,005). “The data suggests that the US e-commerce market is nearing a saturation point as it grows more in line with that of the total internet population,” said Andrew Lipsman, eMarketer principal analyst and lead analyst of our latest report collection “Global Ecommerce 2019.” “To keep growing at double-digit rates, future channel growth will increasingly rely

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MediaMouth Network Podcast

MouthMedia Network + CommerceNext Podcast: Sarmad Saghir of Adore Me – Next-Level Customer Acquisition

Customer acquisition and retention in both online and physical environments is something Sarmad Saghir, VP of Acquisition for Adore Me (a sleepwear and activewear company offering a monthly lingerie subscription service), knows a thing or two about. He joins Marc Raco and guest hosts Joe Yakuel (Agency Within) and Catherine Schepis (American Fashion Podcast, and Lean Canvas Advisory). Recorded in the MouthMedia Network studios. To hear from speakers like Joe and Sarmad, and learn more about customer acquisition in the direct to consumer sphere, check out CommerceNext on July 31st & August 1st in NYC. Listen in below:

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General Assembly Interview with Kieran Luke

CommerceNext Speaker Interview: Kieran Luke, GM, General Assembly

As a preview to the upcoming panel titled “The Ingredients of a Successful Marketing Team” at this year’s ecommerce conference, Kieran Luke (GA’s GM Credentials) and Brittney Kleinfelter (Marketing Director at CommerceNext) talked through marketing team design and the standard levels, assessments and courses set by General Assembly’s Standards Board. General Assembly (GA) put together a standards board of 13 CMOs to crack the code on ensuring long-lasting team success. They have established a set of standards and certifications for performance marketing that can help define skill requirements and expectations across the data science and digital marketing fields. Luke runs this program, which

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audience

100 More Spots Opened By Popular Demand for CommerceNext 2019

We’re still 78 days away from this year’s ecommerce conference and we’re busting at the seams! Due to an overwhelming response from retail and DTC brands, we’ve worked with the Hyatt to open up 100 more passes in anticipation of more than 800 attendees. This retail and ecommerce conference for next level customer acquisition is scheduled for July 31 and August 1, 2019, in the heart of New York City. This is the first year we will be hosting at the Grand Hyatt for a full two-day experience with almost double the content. Take a look at the brands who will be joining

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Session: Speakers from General Assembly, Priceline and Bonobos

2019 Panel Announcement: Bonobos, Priceline And General Assembly Take The Stage

On Day two of this year’s ecommerce conference, Micky Onvural (CEO, Bonobos), Ben Harrell (CMO, Priceline), and Kieran Luke (GM Credentials, General Assembly/GA) break it all down in their session, “The Ingredients of a Successful Marketing Team.” Why this panel topic? These ecommerce marketing leaders see team curation as both an art and a science. When starting from scratch, it’s critical to understand the vital skills and components that a modern marketing team requires. Just as important, leaders have to anticipate and adapt to the needs of an evolving marketing organization as a company grows. Given the multitude of challenges digital marketers face—driving

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Getting Under The Hood With Attribution: Meet Our Panel

Attribution is one of marketing’s biggest headaches. It’s also an absolute necessity for measuring incrementality and managing ROI. With so many differing opinions on how best to handle attribution, retailers often find themselves struggling for real answers amongst the noise. With multi-touch attribution, models can be difficult to build out and maintain, often requiring a data science team or specialized partners. Some retailers have defaulted to last-click attribution, which has it’s pitfalls given it’s bias towards lower-funnel marketing tactics. Then, there’s the question of which metric should be used for optimizing media? Should it be return on ad spend (RoAS), cost per aquisition

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