B2B influencer marketing: How manufacturers inspire retailers and service providers [5 reading tips]

Influencers aren’t always pets. Or models. Even disheveled craftsmen in guild clothing or corporate bosses with critical opinions can have a great effect as brand ambassadors as long as their appearance on Facebook, Instagram or Youtube is embedded in a clever B2B marketing strategy. B2B (business-to-business) is a huge area because it’s about nothing less … Continue reading "B2B influencer marketing: How manufacturers inspire retailers and service providers [5 reading tips]"

100 years of Bauhaus – What can digital businesses learn from the Master of Modern?

Walter Gropius is a German architect, designer, and founder of Bauhaus. This is what’s in every dictionary. But Gropius is more than a historical figure; he’s an icon, a brand, an influencer. His name is still synonymous with pioneering architecture and the best design. We’re taking the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus as an opportunity to … Continue reading "100 years of Bauhaus – What can digital businesses learn from the Master of Modern?"

Digital Transformation: Challenges for Marketing, Sales, and IT [Updated White Paper]

15 terabytes of mobile video traffic is generated and US$20,928 is sent over PayPal worldwide in 10 seconds. Our lives are rapidly being digitised. Cutting-edge technology (like smart thermostats, virtual assistants, and personalised services) are available to consumers. This results in new and increasing customer expectations that companies must meet in the context of digital … Continue reading "Digital Transformation: Challenges for Marketing, Sales, and IT [Updated White Paper]"

»Innovation through creative spaces« – from hipster cafés, co-working spaces, and the chill offices

When a new employee starts at dotSource, they get a computer, a desk, a chair, nice colleagues, and a bag of candy. It’s grass green, about 45 centimetres long, big enough to stand out and small enough not to make schoolchildren jealous. The gesture has a two-sided. On one hand, the German tradition of giving … Continue reading "»Innovation through creative spaces« – from hipster cafés, co-working spaces, and the chill offices"

Coming from or going to online commerce – Going where the money is

With the digitisation of retail, many niche businesses are coming to fruition. And many others are finding that they’ve needed to change and go online and go farther than before. Globalisation and digitisation aren’t just challenges, but an opportunity for companies to take the next step and gain market share in ways thought impossible. The … Continue reading "Coming from or going to online commerce – Going where the money is"

Searching and finding – Tips for a better user experience and more success in e-commerce [Part 2]

There’s no conversion optimisation without search optimisation. When users are asked which qualities they find particularly important in an online store, the search function occupies an important position. No wonder that various providers have placed themselves on the market here to create a comprehensive and user-friendly search. But for products to be found through an … Continue reading "Searching and finding – Tips for a better user experience and more success in e-commerce [Part 2]"

An ERP isn’t everything!

How do you perform successful digitally? It’s a little bit like school. With practice and diligence everything works much better. Translated into the question of how to properly manage and diligently analyse the flood of data today, many companies think that their enterprise resource planning system, or ERP for short, serves as a cure for … Continue reading "An ERP isn’t everything!"

Using Google advertising for a perfect and comprehensive customer experience [5 Reading Tips]

From search to inspiration to final purchase, mobile users interact with multiple touchpoints along the entire customer journey. Consumers currently have less time and more and more options to choose from. The goal for companies is to reach customers at the right time with the best offer. It’s also reflected in the way that advertising … Continue reading "Using Google advertising for a perfect and comprehensive customer experience [5 Reading Tips]"