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To Spark Innovation, Make The D In DEI About Disability, Too

David Hoffman 6 days ago
People with disabilities are innately resourceful and can serve as the cornerstone of innovation at financial institutions. Learn four ways many firms miss out on this opportunity for innovation and inclusivity.
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Payment Methods Don’t Matter — Payment Experiences Do

Lily Varon 7 days ago
Retailers and consumer-facing brands have been so busy chasing the next hot payment method that they’ve missed what customers really want when they make payments. Learn how to start incorporating experiences into your payments strategy.

Bolster Buy-In For Your CX Priorities With A Simple Yet Powerful Tool

Join us for a LIVE webinar to learn how to use Forrester’s CX Business Case On A Page template to create a winning business case for your CX initiatives.

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CMOs Need A Measurement Strategy That Connects To Business Outcomes

Tina Moffett March 7, 2024
Instead of a single measurement approach, CMOs must adopt a layered measurement strategy that includes complementary approaches to reveal the full business value of marketing.
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Consumer Spending 2024: What It Means For Your Brand

Dipanjan Chatterjee February 7, 2024
2023 was a confusing year: The consumers blew cold, and the economy blew hot. The recession-to-be didn’t materialize, and the economic outlook wasn’t half as bad as consumers would have you believe. Yet, notes from the post-pandemic blues keep wafting in the air no matter the macroeconomic drumbeat. This year, the economy is headed for […]
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What 2024 Has In Store For Indian CMOs

Subhendu Pattnaik January 4, 2024
Discussions at recent events in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai revealed what's top of mind for Indian marketing leaders.
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Christmas Came Early! Our First Consumer Insights Of The Holiday Season

Nicole Murgia December 21, 2023
Learn our key takeaways from Bizrate Insights’ aggregated 2023 holiday surveys.
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A Recap Of 115 Retail Website Promotions On Black Friday And Cyber Monday 2023

Nicole Murgia December 1, 2023
Forrester’s retail research team highlights data insights from retailers’ online Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 participation.
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Three Mistakes That Demand And ABM Marketers Make In B2B Expansion

Nora Conklin November 28, 2023
Expansion is gaining focus across the board at B2B organizations. While large enterprises have long been focused on expanding their influence and share of wallet with top customers, more small and midsize businesses are now emphasizing cross-sell and upsell targets in their revenue goals. This is for good reason. It’s more cost-effective to mine existing […]
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‘Tis The Season To Master Retail Media

Nikhil Lai November 22, 2023
Retail media’s challenges signal growing pains unlike those of other channels. Read more on Forrester’s insights for this holiday season.
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Your Data Culture Is DOA

Kim Herrington November 21, 2023
In Forrester’s Data Culture And Literacy Survey, 2023, we uncovered key insights about the state of data culture in organizations. Shockingly, nearly half of employees lack the ability to search for existing insights and struggle to find reports, data sets, and insights. Don’t miss out on gaining a competitive advantage by revitalizing your data culture.
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Holiday Magic Begins With Empowered Store Associates

Lauren Cevallos November 21, 2023
As retailers enter their busiest period, leveraging store associate tools is a must. Read Forrester’s insights on how to maximize their potential this season.
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Customer Community Platforms: A Little More Conversation, A Lot More Action

Amy Bills October 30, 2023
Have you ever heard a leader of a successful business proudly announce that they don’t much care about understanding their customers’ needs? Yeah, me neither. The data from Forrester’s recent report, The State Of Customer Obsession In B2B, 2023, is clear on the value of knowing what drives your customers. Customer-obsessed organizations outperform their peers […]

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Don’t Miss Our 2024 Predictions Deep Dive

Hear directly from the tech, CX, and B2B analysts behind our 2024 global predictions and get an important generative AI update from Forrester’s CEO, George Colony.

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Five Holiday Shopping Trends That Will Surprise You

Dipanjan Chatterjee October 27, 2023
Brands must contend with a consumer caught between sagging confidence and a healthy pocketbook, making this a holiday unlike any other.
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The Future Of Retail: Building Physical Stores For A Digital World

Brendan Witcher October 25, 2023
Transform traditional retail stores into dynamic, customer-centric spaces that enhance experiences and drive business outcomes.
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US Holiday Retail Sales Will Reach $969 Billion In 2023

Jitender Miglani October 24, 2023
Forrester forecasts that total end-of-year holiday retail sales in the US will reach $969 billion, a 4.3% year-over-year increase. Read more.
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New Company To Focus On Data Leadership And Literacy In The AI Era

Kim Herrington October 16, 2023
Learn more about the recent announcement from Growth Catalyst Partners outlining the formation of a new company to help improve data literacy and data communications.
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Introducing Forrester’s Generative AI Consumer Outlook Quarterly Blog Series

Audrey Chee-Read October 6, 2023
It’s been almost a year since ChatGPT made its big splash in late 2022 and consumers are both cautious and optimistic. This new blog series will track the latest consumer outlook for generative AI.

60% Of Skeptics Will Use (And Love!) GenAI

Surprised? Download Forrester’s 2024 Predictions guide to see why progress will be driven by exploration — and 14 other global predictions on AI, privacy, B2B buyers, hybrid work, and more.

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Forrester Reviews And Scores Indian Mobile Banking Apps: What We Learned

Pushpa Marwal September 27, 2023
India is emerging as a powerhouse in mobile banking adoption. According to Forrester’s Consumer Asia Pacific Survey, 2023, a staggering 87% of online Indian adults expressed their desire to do all their banking on a smartphone. This statistic marks the highest percentage among the countries surveyed in the Asia Pacific region. It also underscores the […]
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High Levels Of Trust Elude US Financial Services Firms Again

Alyson Clarke September 19, 2023
US financial services brands are struggling to earn high levels of customer trust. Forrester’s Financial Services Customer Trust Index (FS Trust Index) revealed that customer trust in US financial services firms in 2023 was relatively weak and largely unchanged from 2022. Only US banks managed a measurable improvement in average trust scores, and even that […]
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The Consumer Does Not Need To Be Part Of Every Business Decision

Audrey Chee-Read September 19, 2023
As Forrester’s consumer behavior analyst, I’m going to say something controversial: The consumer does not need to be a part of every business decision. There’s no shortage of supply or demand for consumer insights. In fact, the pandemic supercharged market research capabilities to create more efficient and cost-effective platforms and tools to gather those insights. […]
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