20 years of Google: Out of a garage Posted on 23. August 201821. January 2022 | by Christian Otto Grötsch Photo:Christian Jensen It’s been almost 20 years since one of the largest and most successful companies in the world was founded: Google. Although the domain “www.google.com” was already registered in 1997, it was only on 4 September 1998 that the company “Google” was officially founded. Reason enough to take a closer look at Google’s past, present, and future: What makes the company so successful? What consequences do Google’s products have on the economy, society, and politics? And where is the journey of Alphabet Inc., founded in 2015, going in a world dependent on data? Until 4 September, Handelskraft will be publishing articles on exactly these topics. The beginning is a look into the past: At a time when the Internet was still some sort of wild west, and no one could’ve predicted “GAFA”, Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded a company that was essential to satisfy an ancient human need: Access to any information as uncomplicated as possible. Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Money isn’t growing on trees, but it’s showing up in your old wardrobe Posted on 22. August 201821. August 2018 | by Franzi Kunz Source: pexels If you believe a survey by Greenpeace, you’ll believe over one billion unused garments are stored in German closets. Not just moths, even savvy economists recognise a certain potential here. Environmentally conscious people are fighting against the wasteful use of our outer layers anyway. The key phrase: second hand! Continue (6 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
10 years of Airbnb: From air mattresses to luxury lofts [5 reading tips] Posted on 20. August 201821. August 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: AirBnB Today, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia are multi-millionaires, but only ten years ago, the two had trouble paying their rent in San Francisco. Then one day in the summer of 2008 the idea came to them: They would rent air mattresses for people to sleep on in their apartment and offer guests breakfast AKA a bed and breakfast. A few weeks later, one of the world’s most valuable and transforming startups in the world was officially founded: Airbnb. The company is not only the world’s largest platform for the rental of private rooms and apartments, it is the global tourism provider of the Internet age. The company succeeded in shaking the established hotel industry and changing our travel habits through sharing economy principles. The effects of this shake-up were and are enormous. Reason enough to take a look at the present and future of Airbnb. Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
Dr. Digital – Apps and artificial intelligence for better health Posted on 16. August 201814. August 2018 | by Christian Otto Grötsch Source: shutterstock – Edited By: dotSource Diagnosing diseases via Google has proven to be unreliable. If you search long enough with your own symptoms, you’ll get, with almost 100% certainly, the same diagnosis: Cancer! The situation is different with a data-driven health diagnosis. Wearables such as fitness bands, heart rate monitors, and activity trackers can provide data that was otherwise measured only by a long-term ECG. Also, digital blood sugar meters for diabetes patients are for many, normal. Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Customer data platforms (CDP) gaining importance [5 reading tips] Posted on 13. August 201813. August 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: pexels.com A well-known economic phrase is: “You can only manage what you can measure”. And (personal) data is the new oil. The success of any marketing campaign is increasingly depending on proper data processing and analysis. But the exponential increase in touch-points, communication channels, and customer data has sometimes made intelligent evaluation more difficult. That’s why more and more companies are relying on CRM systems to securely and easily capture and interpret customer data. The goal is to create the most satisfying shopping experiences possible. Another marketing tool gaining momentum could perfectly complement existing customer data management tools: Customer Data Platform (CDP). Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
Brands as employers Posted on 9. August 201813. August 2018 | by Christian Otto Grötsch Source: shutterstock – Edit: dotSource A shortage of skilled workers is a growing phenomenon that companies from all industries are confronted with. Fewer drivers are found for logistics, nursing staff are on strike, and digital experts are missing. Fewer workers are available due to demographics changing, and many are looking for a career as YouTubers or influencers. For the latter, there is good news, because 100 petrol employees can soon be further educated with corporate costs to become successful digital opinion makers. Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Benefit from international tourists in your own country [5 reading tips] Posted on 6. August 20182. August 2018 | by Sara Herrera Photo by qi bin on Unsplash China is booming in every way. The Chinese e-commerce market is the largest in the world and one of the most innovative. The Middle Kingdom is a role model in terms of internationalisation. For brands and retailers who want to continue to grow, China holds the opportunities par excellence. At the same time, Chinese consumers are strongly attracted to foreign brands and products. This enthusiasm is particularly easy to attract even when travelling. Even when travelling Chinese people like to learn about the mobile Internet. The growing number of Chinese tourists in Europe makes it attractive for retailers and brands to adapt to the mobile preference of their potential customers. What strategies should they pursue in order to pick up the digitally affine consumers from the Middle Kingdom? Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
How are we going to get around in 20 years? A look at the future – Mobility in 2038 Posted on 2. August 20182. August 2018 | by Franzi Kunz Source: Pexels Ever since the latest diesel controversy from German automakers, the future of mobility keeps being discussed. But slowly it’s becoming clear: Cars will be electric and have artificial intelligence controlling them. Let’s take a bold look in the future and let our imagination run wild. Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Creating product images faster and more efficiently with CGI [5 reading tips] Posted on 30. July 201830. July 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: pexels.com Nobody’s gonna buy something online without information about a product. Descriptions, but above all pictures and videos depicting the real goods, are there so that the consumers receive a realistic look at products and then make a purchase. Images are virtually the shop window of a stationary store, but more detailed and specific. The success of an online business, therefore, depends on the quality and accuracy of product images. Customers are increasingly looking for real and eye-catching product information before making a purchase. Colours, dimensions, ratios, extras, and presentation suggestions must be individually adapted to the different variants and models. The richer the range, the greater the photographic effort. This represents a significant implementation problem for growing digital companies that have a large product catalogue. So how can retailers and manufacturers mass-produce high-quality images for their online shops? Three letters: CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
Artificial Intelligence: A central piece in the content commerce puzzle Posted on 26. July 201824. July 2018 | by Christian Otto Grötsch Source: fotolia – Edit: dotSource How can companies realise their content commerce dreams by using existing video content? In early 2017, Google announced its »Google Cloud Video Intelligence API«, which uses artificial intelligence to do the tedious ploughing through video archives to find specific content. Whether it’s cool cats, snowboarders, or skyscrapers. Google isn’t alone: IBM Watson launched a similar app last year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide the central, missing element to complete the entire content commerce experience. Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
