Digital Transformation

The Future of Agility and Innovation in Practice

It is clear from the interviews conducted for this research that there is a real opportunity for marketing teams and organisations to drive greater efficiency, responsiveness and customer value from implementing agile ways of working. However, it is also clear that organisations need to take account of their own contexts when defining how to transition […]

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Challenges in Applying Agility in Marketing and Innovation

The ability to be agile requires organisations to make strategic, operational and cultural changes. This chapter provides a guide to overcoming some of the most common barriers to agility, and how to make space for innovation within an organisation. Understanding barriers to agility The introduction and scaling of agile ways of working is its own […]

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Agility in Marketing, Ecommerce and Innovation

In the context of rapidly changing environments, many marketing teams are seeking to augment existing capability with much greater levels of adaptability, responsiveness and customer centricity. The chapter outlines where the opportunities to apply agile methods are, plus key considerations for structuring and resourcing teams. What is agile marketing? Building on an original definition of […]

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The Agile Innovation Imperative

Organisations that understand the need to be agile and innovative have a significant advantage over their competitors for reasons that will become clear in this chapter. This section of the research explores what it means to be agile and innovative, and some of the key enablers of success. Rapid change and the need for greater […]

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Digital Transformation: A Summary

This research is designed to provide marketers and innovation practitioners with practical guidance and advice on how to apply key principles and behaviours that sit at the heart of agile ways of working in order to support innovation and experimentation as well as greater organisational and team agility. With societal, market, competitive and customer contexts […]

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Driving Successful B2B Transformation: In Practice

The increased demand for digital products and services from B2B customers has created a huge opportunity for B2B companies. To make the most of the opportunity, companies will need to nurture the right vision and culture in order to transform the business. They will need to continually work to improve the customer experience and support […]

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People, Skills and Talent for B2B Digital Transformation

This research highlights the numerous ways data and technology can enhance B2B digital transformation. Equally importantly, though, are the people and teams responsible for making it happen. People and skills The importance of considering the human capability side of transformation and innovation projects was emphasised by many of the experts interviewed for Econsultancy’s Future of […]

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Data Transformation in B2B

The more a company knows about their customers or prospects, the better they can serve them and the more relevant the experience and communications can be. Data is key to gaining deeper client insights and using those insights to develop a better and more personalised experience. Data’s role in digital transformation Companies need to be […]

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The Pillars of B2B Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is an ongoing journey. It is a process of continual progress and adaptation as things change quickly. This chapter of the research focuses on the key strategic pillars that need to be considered as part of this digital transformation journey. Transformation fundamentals Ashley Friedlein, Founder of Econsultancy and Guild, argues that digital transformation […]

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Engaging B2B Customers Digitally

For many companies, delivering a B2B digital experience means adapting their strategies and approach to how they sell and engage with their customers. B2B selling moving from ‘push’ to ‘pull’ B2B sales cycles have historically adopted more of a ‘push’ than ‘pull’ approach, with sellers proactively pitching to clients via calls and trade shows, and […]

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Digital technologies and tools to support the B2B customer journey

There are many tools available for improving the B2B customer journey, from the initial pre-sales queries to post-purchase aftercare. This chapter explores how marketers can use them to their advantage. Overview Typically buyers only spend 17% of their time meeting with potential suppliers when considering a purchase, according to Research from Gartner.[1] As hybrid selling […]

1 March 2024
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Creating Journey-Based Experiences for B2B

For many B2B companies, their strategies and processes remain offline. There must be clear consideration when moving the customer journey online. This includes understanding the end-to-end customer journey, the pain points and where digital can support customers. The digital customer experience Research from Wunderman Thompson revealed that more than half (52%) of firms experience frustration […]

29 February 2024
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