by Barton Goldenberg In our experience, companies that have been successful in their digital transformation efforts employ an integrated framework, where data produced and used in various customer-facing projects is integrated and shared seamlessly between activities. Companies that have struggled to tackle digital transformation typically fall short with respect to one... read more →
May 21
May 21
69% of decision makers use social media for purchase decisions. 90% of buyers trust peer recommendations. 94% of B2B buyers conduct online research before making purchase. Companies including Amazon and Alibaba continue to raise the bar forcing every company to rethink their digital strategy. Companies such as Airbnb and VRBO... read more →
May 21
by Barton Goldenberg According to an IDC estimate, the spending on digital transformation initiatives will exceed $2 trillion in 2019. With this level of investment, it is concerning that less than 1/3 of these executives believe that their digital strategy is correct, and only 21% believe the right people are... read more →
Jan 23
By Mike Bender Best-in-class companies have made data analytics a part of their DNA for a reason. In today’s digital marketplace, the nature of the game has changed. To succeed, business decisions must now be made based on an enhanced understanding of customers’ preferences and behavior in both online and... read more →
Dec 31
by Barton Goldenberg Best-in-class companies have made data analytics a part of their DNA for a reason. In today’s digital marketplace, the nature of the game has changed. The traditional sales model of cold calls, followed by lead qualification and product demos, is now complemented by social networks, online engagement,... read more →
Dec 28
Tuesday, April 30: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Keynote: “Digital Transformation: Driving CX Excellence” 89% of executives say digitization will disrupt their business this year. Yet fewer than 1/3 believe that their digital strategy is correct, and only 21% believe the right people are setting their strategy. Why the disconnect? Using... read more →
Nov 21
By Kathy Barton 80% of knowledge management projects underperform. Why? Information gets loaded into a database, but then quickly gets outdated. It’s hard to maintain, and it tends to be limited to what is known as explicit knowledge. This is information that’s easily written down, captured and stored in documents... read more →
Oct 21
By Barton Goldenberg How well does your company nurture its sales leads? Prospects at all stages of the buying journey are interacting with your brand. They’re visiting your website, attending your events and consuming your content. How do you keep them engaged and keep in touch with them as they... read more →
Sep 21
By Kathy Barton Everyone gets frustrated with customer support. Whichever support functions you use, you’ve probably found that they are limited in what they can do and what they offer. Traditional, siloed support solutions usually have a narrow intended audience, scope & function. They also are often constrained by time,... read more →
Sep 11
By Kathy Barton A branded social media community is like a private Facebook community, where you own the content, define the rules of the road, and moderate and curate the content. These communities offer many benefits to companies looking to promote business goals while providing members with information, support, interaction,... read more →