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Turn Facebook Uncertainty into Advertising Profitability with First-Party Data

We are in a particularly turbulent time for growth marketing, especially for brands who have previously relied on Facebook data to track growth. With recent changes in iOS 14.5, ad personalization and performance reporting may be limited and brands may notice a shift in their metrics. In our most recent webinar, we gathered experts in first-party data to share how they are managing data to drive customer acquisition even during this tumultuous time.   What we learned: Use first-party data for exclusive information on your customers Diversify testing methodologies to ensure the most accurate information Personalize using machine learning Speakers: Aubrie Richey, Vice President,

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Using Collaboration to Unlock Best-In-Class Customer Experience

Lack of cooperation is a huge and consistent obstacle for retailers across the globe in achieving optimal customer experience. It’s up to an entire company’s culture, from the top down, to prioritize CX.   The recent CommerceNext webinar, “The Secret to a Great Ecommerce Experience? Collaboration!” covered these ongoing issues in ecommerce with the help of some of the most collaboration-forward minds in the industry.  What we learned: Employ tools that enable visibility and collaboration across functions, including Net Promoter Score, C-SAT, A/B testing, etc. Company culture is at the heart of any successful CX.  Treat your customers right, and you’ll be rewarded.  Speakers: 

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Reimagining Ecommerce: Solving the Considered Purchase Sales Problem

Luxury shopping is one of the largest ecommerce markets, including computer electronics, apparel & accessories, furniture & furnishing, auto & parts, luxury and beauty & cosmetics. The most effective solutions that encourage luxury shopping blend digital and human interaction.  In a recent webinar, “Reimagining Ecommerce: Solving the Considered Purchase Sales Problem,” leaders in the ecommerce industry discussed how to approach considered purchases, and make customers feel comfortable completing complex purchases online. What we learned: Create highly personalized interactions online.  Make recommendations that go beyond repeating previous purchases.  Allow customers to easily save high consideration products to come back to visit online.  Speakers: Emilie

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CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMERCENEXT : Data-Driven Marketing With Wayfair’s CMO

CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMERCENEXT Season 2 Episode 4: Wayfair’s CMO Reveals Their Approach to Data-Driven Marketing Ft: Bob Sherwin, Wayfair CMO  Bob Sherwin has spent his career building an expansive data-driven marketing toolbox, which he has applied to the category-creating Fortune 500 retailer Wayfair as their CMO.   Hear the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or read the highlights below. A Career of Skill Building Bob Sherwin started his career in consulting, using big data analytics to create algorithms that removed dataset waste and optimized the organization of assets. By helping transform businesses, he developed a foundation for the strategic and communication skills

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Podcast Recap: Highlights from Season 1

That’s a wrap! Season one of Conversations With CommerceNext: A Retail and DTC Podcast may be over, but there are tons of lessons that we’ll take with us into 2022. Industry experts from every type of brand and retailer regaled us with their experiences and best tips for career success.  Check out our biggest “Aha!” moments from each episode this season below. And don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.   Episode 1: Purple CEO Shares lessons from Turnaround feat. Joe Megibow, CEO, Purple Purple highlights the uniqueness of their product to gain traction and sales, which can lead to the

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A New Year, A New Ecommerce Reality: Differentiating Through Digital Experience

At a time where personalization is vital to creating smooth digital experiences for your customers, it is actually harder to achieve than ever before. With demanding customers and stricter privacy standards, this new year comes with new challenges for retailers. In a recent webinar, “A New Year, A New Ecommerce Reality: Differentiating Through Digital Experience” leaders in the ecommerce industry put their heads together to solve these issues.  What we learned: Approach your retail website by bringing the in-store experience to ecommerce.  No customer is the same! When creating online experiences, you need to understand the psychology of the customer and what they

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CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMERCENEXT Episode 9: Career Growth and Artificial Intelligence Powered Retail Innovation

CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMERCENEXT  Episode 9: Career Growth and Artificial Intelligence Powered Retail Innovation Ft: Julie Bornstein, Founder & CEO at THE YES Hear the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts or read the highlights below. From Finance to Fashion Julie Bornstein has years of experience with fashion ecommerce brands, including Nordstrom, Sephora, Urban Outfitters and Stitch Fix. She built Nordstrom’s online presence, oversaw Sephora’s website and loyalty program, served as the Head of Ecommerce for Urban Outfitters and helped grow Stitch Fix while preparing for its IPO. Now, Bornstein serves as the CEO and Founder of THE YES, a start-up building the

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CommerceNext Internship Highlights: What I Learned This Summer With CommerceNext

Nearing the end of their internship experiences, Vanessa Dang and Amelia Poling share their experiences working with the CommerceNext Team as marketing interns for the Summer of 2021. VANESSA’S INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE With a background in entertainment marketing while pursuing an undergraduate degree in Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, I knew I had wanted to dip my toes into the marketing world for a long time. Thus, when looking for an internship this summer, I had focused on three key points: mentorship, independence and flexibility. Lucky for me, CommerceNext was able to provide all of the above and more.  As a start-up

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CommerceNext IRL Spotlight: Sessions On Growth Marketing

CommerceNext is preparing for our first in-person event in almost two years, CommerceNext IRL. The summit will be on September 28th and 29th in New York City from 8am ET to 7pm ET. We’ve designed an incredible agenda of sessions on the future of retail and ecommerce and featuring the leaders in our industry.  With changes in technology, privacy regulations and in-person living, there is so much opportunity for retailers and DTC brands to lean into growth marketing.  Below are just three of the sessions that will help you grow your brand.    New Advertising Strategies for a New Era Wednesday, September 29th at

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Personalized Engagement — How to Stop Frustrating Your Customers

The CommerceNext webinar, “Personalized Engagement—How to Stop Frustrating Your Customers,” began with a presentation from Ehren Maedge (GM – North America, MoEngage) about the personalization of messages and engagement for customers. Next, Maedge was joined for a detailed discussion on best practices for personalization by John Yesko (Senior Director, Head of User Experience & Service Design, Walgreens), Jenna Posner(VP of Digital, SNIPES) and Jeff Gerstel (CMO, B&H Photo Video).  Read the recap here or watch the replay. [PRESENTATION] MoEngage On Current Personalization Trends Personalization begins with understanding your customers. MoEngage conducted a research survey to acquire a “360-degree view of [the] customer,” including how

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