While the future is unpredictable, one thing is for certain: now is the time to get ahead of what’s to come by leveraging data and insights, embracing next-gen technology, and driving performance. In this in-depth conversation with Verizon Media’s James Colborn, Head of Global Data Solutions and the MMA’s Vassilis Bakopoulos, Head of Insights and Research, you’ll hear about the latest trends that will help you build your brand in an uncertain world.
In today’s world, companies of all sizes and types aspire to connect with customers and build relationships that translate into business growth. Opportunities to engage their audiences are vast — online and offline media, websites, apps, email, and physical stores.
Our realities have changed and so have our behaviours. In the last 3 months, content consumption has seen an accelerated pace of growth with video streaming and app downloads at an all-time high. As of mid-June, we found that consumer willingness to venture out is recovering - but slowly. In parallel, we’ve all heard about how India’s online shopper base is expected to grow to 300-350 million by 2025, and how these new users aren’t limited to the metros/big cities.
With consumers spending significantly more time on various digital media due to social distancing, working from home etc., it is imperative for brands to strike the right balance - engage with the consumers in a meaningful, personalized manner while maintaining the right tone. While the role first-party data plays might differ across businesses, there is no time like the present for companies to rethink and be more explicit about what data they collect and why.
Indian consumers are leaning into voice like no other country in the world. The power of voice makes technology and products accessible to more and more Indians. In less than 3 years, an entire ecosystem for voice has emerged from voice platforms to developers to brands that are building and adopting voice. We are at an inflection point where voice will further accelerate in the next couple of years. With this 1st webinar on Voice, we will focus on sharing and having a discussion on: