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Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling

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Soliciting feedback from customers often seems like a daunting task. However, Zack Oates and his team at Ovation have cracked the code with a proven strategy that not only encourages guest feedback, but also establishes a personal connection for exceptional results.Zack Oates and the guest feedback platform Ovation have taken a radically different approach to hearing from customers, which stems

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How to Strengthen the Relationship Between You and Your Customers

The recent surge in digital behaviors has raised the bar in customer expectations. According to a 2021 McKinsey report, 75% of consumers switched stores, products or buying methods during the pandemic, and consumer loyalty became more elusive. Ecommerce giants set high standards, and a more personalized customer experience has become

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The Most Important Marketing Principle for Volatile Times

You can tell a lot about an organization by how it responds to a crisis.Recent years have brought no small amount of economic instability, prompting business leaders to find ways to adapt. But not every response has proven wise. This post will examine these missteps and explore an important marketing

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3 Things You Need to Convince Your CFO to Buy In.

While it's true that CFOs spend an exceptional amount of time looking at numbers, many have sat in other seats within their organization and know that there are times when big decisions shouldn't be based solely on numbers and a budget.This is especially true when it comes to digital transformation.

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Understand the Hidden Costs of Sole Proprietorship Before You Begin

Professionals continue to bet on themselves as they embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to success. However, navigating this landscape can be daunting, even for seasoned professionals. The terrain is full of complex front-office operations and logistical nightmares, and resources for support are few and far between.Self-employed professionals often rely on

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Why Entrepreneurship in Africa is Surging

Entrepreneurship in Africa is on an exponential upsurge. The vibrant entrepreneurial landscape is being propelled by several factors: a young demographic driving innovation, increased access to technology breaking down traditional barriers and an indomitable spirit refusing to settle for the status quo.As we examine the landscape, certain strategic sectors stand

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The Co-Founder of Casper Is Venturing Into Clean Energy With Haven

This week on How Success Happens, I spoke with Jeff Chapin, co-founder and chief product officer of the new climate tech company Haven Energy. Before Haven, Chapin co-founded the mattress company Casper. He's had an incredible career, and I was curious to find out about how he's applying his background

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5 Strategies to Make Your Next Product Launch a Success

Product launches are exhilarating and challenging endeavors that can define the trajectory of a brand. As a co-founder of an intimate apparel brand, I have had the privilege of navigating this intricate landscape. Through countless product releases, I have learned that launching a new offering is not just a one-time

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How To Create Engaging Video Content for Your Brand

If the successes of YouTube creators like Jimmy Donaldson (who boasts 153 million subscribers as MrBeast) and Felix Kjellberg (also known as PewDiePie, with 111 million subscribers) are any clue, video is in a class all its own when it comes to marketing and gaining reach. As a result, video

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