Tag Archives: customer expectations

Knowing Anna: How Well Do You Understand Your Customers?

With the advent of big data, there are more opportunities than ever to use micro-marketing in targeting and understanding our customers. Here is an example from Teradata: “Catch the moment — Marketing that connects with Anna. What would you do … Continue reading

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Free Resources from Trendwatching.com

Trendwatching.com is an excellent source of information about current and emerging trends around the globe: “Established in 2002, we help forward-thinking business professionals in 180+ countries understand the new consumer and subsequently uncover compelling, profitable innovation opportunities. We rely on … Continue reading

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Retailing Can Involve B2B Marketing, Too

When we think about the concept of “retailing,” we tend to focus on the company transactions that involve final consumers — those buying buying for personal or household use. We often do not consider how many retailers also engage in B2B … Continue reading

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