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The C in C-Stores Also Means Consolidation
C-stores (convenience stores) are huge within the MULO (multi-location) ecosystem. They include mega roadside complexes that have showers, EV chargers, food options, and (of course) restrooms. The size of these C-stores has expanded, and the brands now have bragging rights as they offer new services and bigger footprints. Check out this recent article. Corner delis […]
Do Consumers Still Care About Amazon Prime Day?
The short answer is “yes.” And so do other retailers, who either take the Amazon Prime Day concept and make it their own or jump into the deal competition with brand-centric specials and massive ad spends Megan Thee Stallion is clearly into Amazon Prime Day. She’s this year’s spokesperson, hyping all the deals that will […]
Chatmeter’s Local Pages 2.0 : SEO for Multi-Location Brands
Chatmeter, a leader in multi-location intelligence, has announced the release of Local Pages 2.0, a solution designed to help multi-location brands dominate page one search results in each of their local markets. This newly released solution creates optimized pages that integrate seamlessly with location listings, providing a potentially powerful tool for businesses looking to enhance […]
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Did You Get That? Optimizing Marketing with Speech Recognition
So, where specifically are the opportunities for marketers to combat forthcoming challenges related to speech recognition and drive business value? Speech recognition can help marketers collaborate more efficiently, share insights with customers more clearly, and get time back by automating manual labor.
6 Considerations to Inform Your Multichannel Customer Experience Strategy
In rapid succession, buzzwords like “customer experience,” “CX” and “customer journey” have moved from conceptual theories to boardroom imperatives. It’s now table stakes for major enterprises to have an ability to engage, convert, and nurture consumer relationships in a highly personal, secure way, and on a proliferating range of channels and conversational entry points, including Apple Messages for Business, WhatsApp Business, Facebook Messenger, and more.
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Vibenomics Survey: Retail Shoppers Prioritizing Price Above All Else
Tradition, loyalty, and nostalgia have long been hallmarks of holiday shopping. Until now. According to a survey by the audio OOH advertising firm Vibenomics, inflation-weary consumers are prioritizing price above all else in holiday shopping this year. Surveying more than 1,000 consumers, the new Vibenomics survey found that 59% of shoppers plan to look for […]
Marketers Are Changing How They Think About OOH — Here’s Why
Location data is increasingly being used to help retailers target outdoor ads to specific groups of consumers, while the ability to combine artificial intelligence with advanced techniques like travel pattern analysis is giving brands an even better understanding of customer routes.
Google Overhauls Business Profile Manager with Transition to Search Interface
Lots of the functionality is exactly the same between the old GMB and the new NMX, the only difference being where the features reside. For most businesses, updating your phone number, your hours of operation, or your business attributes will seem very familiar. Here are some of the significant differences.
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