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90% of Brits don’t know how companies use their data

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:28:18 +0000

As Black Friday approaches on November 24, millions of Brits are gearing up for the annual shopping sales event of the year, eager to snag the best deals. However, amid the frenzy of discounts and promotions, Forbes Advisor, the price comparison and financial guidance platform, is reminding consumers to be vigilant about how companies handle their personal... Read more »

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Digital marketing skills show positive growth but sector demands outpace professional development

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:09:58 +0000

Core digital skills marketers rely on have improved but that the growing demands of new and evolving technologies are contributing to a skills gap across the majority of industries. This is according to research published by the training body Target Internet, in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This year’s report analyses data... Read more »

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UK shoppers desire AI-driven retail experiences but are wary of its use

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:14:36 +0000

Less than half (41%) of UK shoppers believe that AI is having a positive impact on their retail experiences. Despite this, more than two-thirds (70%) prefer brands that offer personalised recommendations – a common use case for AI in retail. These findings come from a new study by SAP Emarsys, which surveyed over 2,000 UK shoppers. The research suggests a... Read more »

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Tesco Media and Insight Platform launches media partnership with Pinterest

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:07:21 +0000

Tesco Media and Insight Platform, powered by dunnhumby, has launched an offsite media partnership with Pinterest, the world’s largest visual discovery engine. This partnership will allow the UK’s leading CPG brands to connect with Tesco customers who are looking for inspiration on Pinterest, using Tesco Clubcard data and dunnhumby’s analytical expertise to deliver highly relevant... Read more »

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Just 1% of consumers do not utilise subscription shopping services

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:28:22 +0000

Despite cost of living pressures, 86% of UK shoppers have increased, or at least maintained, their spending on subscriptions over the last year, while 78% intend to ringfence or increase their subscription spending in the months ahead. Only 1% in the UK and across all markets surveyed now do not consider themselves to be subscribers... Read more »

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21% of consumers never want to hear from retailers

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:58:09 +0000

Just 16% of UK consumers think that retailers react to their feedback, despite 69% of businesses claiming to do so. This is according to new data released by Emarsys, an SAP company. The company’s research, which surveyed both consumers and retailers across the UK, highlights the struggle to keep up with customers and identifies a... Read more »

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Shoppers prefer to purchase via mobile phone after visiting stores

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:38:19 +0000

Entering the 2022 holiday season, consumers are increasingly embracing a hybrid shopping experience that couples in-store visits with digital tools that optimise the buying process. This is according to a global survey of nearly 3,000 customers commissioned by cloud communications platform Sinch. Shoppers prefer retailers that super-charge the in-person experience by layering on a level... Read more »

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One in three Brits prefer to reach customer service via WhatsApp

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:28:58 +0000

One in three Brits would prefer to contact customer service via SMS or WhatsApp, new research shows, highlighting the need for businesses to employ a fully omnichannel presence. Despite call centres being a traditional means of communication between brands and their customers, this is now the preference for under half of the UK population (43%),... Read more »

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Faltering consumer confidence sees expectations around spending plummet

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:22:00 +0000

Almost a quarter (24%) of consumers plan to spend less across six key sectors: travel, luxury, retail, automotive, technology and financial services. This is according to new research from RAPP and Code (part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group). Two years of a global pandemic, economic uncertainty and now macro-level global events have unsurprisingly caused consumer... Read more »

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TGI Fridays owner targets Gen Z with investment in digital experience

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:02:19 +0000

Food tech platform C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) has been given a $10 million boost from TriArtisan Capital Advisors and its investors, the portfolio of which includes TGI Fridays, PF Chang’s and Hooters. TriArtisan’s investment is part of an $80 million in Series B funding that C3 secured this past month and co-led by Brookfield Asset... Read more »

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