Generation Z – How Retailers Should Adapt Their Strategies Now [5 Reading Tips]

Demanding, dependent, ethical – as the first generation to grow up entirely in the spotlight of the Internet, millennials are probably the generation that has received the most criticism. However, now that brands are finally beginning to understand this target group, their successors are already entering the consumer landscape: Generation Z. This raises a number … Continue reading "Generation Z – How Retailers Should Adapt Their Strategies Now [5 Reading Tips]"

WhatsApp Business: What Do the New Features Have to Offer? [5 Reading Tips]

WhatsApp Business now has more than 50 million active users per month worldwide. The business version of the messaging service is used by more and more small companies to communicate with customers. But that’s not all! Recently, the Facebook subsidiary has also announced new features for WhatsApp Business. Is this the return of messenger marketing?

Digital Business Compass: Handelskraft 2020 »Digital Intellect« Now Available for Download!

Trends are no longer what they once were. There is no »For real?«, no wow effect, no shock. A solution, a service or a mindset does not necessarily have to be something completely new in order to have the potential to become a trend. Just take a look at long-time favourites: personalisation, big data (the … Continue reading "Digital Business Compass: Handelskraft 2020 »Digital Intellect« Now Available for Download!"

Facebook Shops – How Retailers Can Use the Potential of the Social Commerce Platform [5 Reading Tips]

At the end of May 2020, the new Facebook and Instagram Shops were presented. The shop feature enables companies all over the world to offer a shop on their own profile – completely regardless of company size, number of fans or advertising budget. Shopping on Facebook or Instagram is no big news and no incredible … Continue reading "Facebook Shops – How Retailers Can Use the Potential of the Social Commerce Platform [5 Reading Tips]"

Experiential Marketing: Experience the Brand Up Close! [5 Reading Tips]

Consumers still want to go shopping, see products with their own eyes, touch them and interact directly with brands. Offline is far from being dead, it is currently experiencing a boom instead – whether it is pop-up stores, events or eventful product demos. Digital brands are positioning themselves quite quickly and vehemently in the physical … Continue reading "Experiential Marketing: Experience the Brand Up Close! [5 Reading Tips]"

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]"

TikTok: How videos and influencers are engaging Gen Z [5 Reading Tips]

The following isn’t a secret: Users are spending more and more time online and increasingly consuming more video content. There’s a lot to choose from. From elaborately produced series on video streaming services such as Netflix to everyday videos from private individuals. You can find clips on video platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram in … Continue reading "TikTok: How videos and influencers are engaging Gen Z [5 Reading Tips]"