Why UX Design is Vital to User Satisfaction and Ongoing Job Security
One of the greatest changes that the current pandemic has prompted, is the increase in the use of technology. From smarter homes to an improved online experience, people have a lot to gain from the situation. This is why UX design is vital to satisfying our...
How Understanding Shoppers Can Save Retail
Did you know that understanding shoppers has become a business essential in recent years? Do you want to know why? Because retail is in crisis! Investment in brick-and-mortar stores has declined 30% in the US and a staggering 50% in Europe. In the UK 50,000 of the...
The 7 Keys to Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Ever wonder how to get more people talking about your business? It’s simple. Offer them incredible products and services that solve their problems and fulfil their needs and desires. Then when you have converted them into customers, continue to keep them...
Is the Future of Retail, Physical or Virtual? Is This Just a Reset or Do we Need a Full Reboot?
Will the future of retail be without physical outlets? I remember having a very interesting discussion with a new client a couple of years ago on exactly this topic. Like many CPG companies at the time, they were considering online retailing. They were already selling...
How to Succeed in Leadership, Marketing, Innovation and Insight
Although I love quotes, especially about how to succeed, I love success even more. Do you? One of my favourite quotes on the topic of success comes from Winston Churchill during his address to the Harrow School (UK) during WWII in 1941. It was one of his shortest...How to Improve Customer Centricity in Hospitality
The title of this week’s post might surprise you. After all, the hospitality industry should be highly customer centric, as it relies on satisfying its guests. However, it can learn a lot from consumer packaged goods (FMCG/CPG), as I shared with industry experts at a...Are You Still Using The Marketing 5Ps? Move To The Improved 7Qs.
Denyse Drummond-Dunn · Are You Still Using The Marketing 5Ps? Move To The Improved 7Qs. “Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get new episodes as they become available.” Marketing is a great profession and the marketing 5Ps is the code by which we...
Getting to Yes: A 7-step Roadmap to Successful Project Management
I’ve been involved in hundreds of successful project management initiatives over my career. I’ve been the leader, sponsor or team member, which means that each time I had different responsibilities. What they all had in common was the desire to get the project...