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The fading third place: A reflection on Starbucks and society

Martech

Looking back, I realize that Starbucks provided more than caffeine and a place to sit. It truly embodied the concept of a “third place” — not home, not school, but a vital space in between where community and creativity thrived. This could include personalized playlists, custom coffee blends or curated reading materials.

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12 ways to use a customer data platform

Martech

CDP as your activation hub A CDP is designed to house all of your customer data and connect to other systems, which can make it a good place to orchestrate campaigns. Whether you want to go that far or not, a CDP is a great place to store this consent information, since consent can determine how you share data between systems.

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How to Use AI Personalization Tactics to Scale Marketing Growth

Hubspot Marketing

As businesses grow, marketing teams often find themselves caught in a balancing act: scaling their efforts to reach more customers, while still trying to maintain the campaign personalization strategies that drove customer engagement and interest in the first place.

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A marketer’s guide to implementing generative AI

Martech

Build customer trust Building trust and long-term customer loyalty is crucial for marketing success. For example, brands should disclose when using photographs of real people and places versus synthetic compositions. Dig deeper: Weighing the pros and cons of out-of-the-box martech 4.

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7 proven strategies for effective B2B customer retention

Martech

Swift, proactive problem resolution Quickly addressing customer issues is essential, but not enough. Successful companies actively seek out and resolve problems before customers tell them about them, which can significantly bolster customer loyalty. ” 3. .”

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4 ways to reach more customers for your new business

SmartBrief - Marketing

This includes but is not limited to placing relevant keywords throughout the website, creating high-quality content and making sure it’s mobile-friendly. It provides very great networking opportunities and can lead to new customers or partnerships. Consistency is key, though.

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Pros and Cons of Community Management

Hubspot Marketing

Customer Loyalty When you create a community around your brand, you‘re fostering a space where your audience feels seen and heard. So, essentially: Community builds trust, and trust builds customer loyalty. Let's dive into the pros and cons of community management. The Pros of Community Management 1.