Tag Archives: multichannel

It’s Tough Doing Business in Russia — Even for Online Firms

Evans on Marketing With a population of nearly 145 million, Russia is a desirable market for many companies. But government rules keep making this tougher. Let’s consider the recent decision of FedEx, UPS, and DHL to stop making deliveries to … Continue reading

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Should Retailers Advertise on the Super Bowl?

Yes, the February 2nd Super Bowl is a big deal for sports fans and for advertisers. But is it a good idea for RETAILERS to advertise during the Super Bowl — along with beer, soda, auto, Internet, and other firms? … Continue reading

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Social Media Tools for Retailers

Customer involvement remains a big challenge for both online and store-based retailers. And it is important that this challenge be addressed in a proactive manner. As Vangie Beal comments for CIO: “The more popular social media get, the harder it can … Continue reading

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