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11 ecommerce trends shaping strategy for 2024

It’s been an uncertain year for retail, defined by inflation and the cost of living. In October, sales volumes in the UK fell to the lowest level since February 2021. And while ecommerce has had a tricky year, too, sales as a percentage of total retail have been growing since the summer.  So, as retail […]

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Twilio’s Sam Richardson: Accessibility should be built in to customer engagement strategies

Sam Richardson is a consultant at Twilio. She describes the team’s focus at the customer engagement platform, as “firmly on helping our [clients] to understand the importance of developing deeper relationships with customers.” “We’re working with them to encourage a mindset shift,” she continues, “from thinking about one off transactions to how they can earn […]

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AI, privacy, and localisation: The trends impacting email marketing

Email remains an important channel for marketers in 2023, with automation and innovation in artificial intelligence enhancing the effectiveness of campaigns. According to the DMA’s Consumer Email Tracker, 32% of consumers say they find email brand messages useful – a rise from just 15% in 2021. At the same time, however, new privacy measures and […]

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