Why VR is a game-changer for some, but still a bubble for most marketers

2017 is the year of VR hype. While it’s a good fit for some sectors, many consumer marketers are about to make a big mistake, argues Peter Mazurkiewicz from the Digital Strategy Consulting group. Here’s how to make sure you’re not one of them. What justifies the hype? In a world of attention-deficit and media … [Read more…]

As Generation Z hits the store as both employee and customers, are retailers ready?

Retail strategies have focused on attracting Millennials in recent years; but with Generation Z coming of age – as both employees and customers – retailers need to embrace the expectations of this ‘digital native’ generation. As Georgia Leybourne, International Marketing Director, Manhattan Associates, explains, retailers that are able to create a truly digitally enabled, end … [Read more…]