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Learning From Consumer Trends: Marketing to Customers Across Digital Devices

Consumers just cannot get enough of their digital devices. According to Nielsen, the average American owned four digital devices in 2014; now, that number has risen to seven, with the latest Adobe Digital Index report indicating every consumer uses an average of three devices on a daily basis.

Defining Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Data Science — Without the Mumbo Jumbo

If you walk into any conference room in the world, it is likely you will hear people talking about “opening the kimono” in a “play for transparency” so they can “dig deep into Big Data.” You may walk away thinking that what you just heard did not make any sense. Honestly, it is entirely possible that what you heard did not actually make any sense. Often, people oversimplify things, use too many buzzwords, or simply do not understand the material well enough to explain it without using a whole lot of mumbo jumbo.

Introducing the New Adobe Experience Manager: Powering the Experience Business

While delivering great customer experiences has always been important, we are now in the era where experience has become the primary differentiator for brands. According to Gartner, in 2016, 89% of companies expect to compete mainly on the basis of customer experience. By 2020, it’s predicted that 85% of a customer’s relationship with a brand will not include human interaction.

IBM + Fast Company: Conquering the Cloud

Design Looks Ahead

When the world’s top design minds team up with undiscovered talent at Lexus Design Award 2016, the most amazing things happen.

Fancy Hands Founder Ted Roden On “Being Where Your Customers Are” And The Rewards Of Mentoring Far-Flung Freelancers

Mobile might be king, but it’s not the only way to run a digitally driven business. For Ted Roden, success means never boxing yourself into one way of communicating with your customers–and always letting talent bubble to the top.

Chef Seamus Mullen’s 4 Tips for Managing and Mentoring Employees

In any fast-paced environment, employee burnout is a very real danger. Restaurateur Seamus Mullen employs a variety of strategies to keep his colleagues thriving.

Sowing The Seeds Of Growth

Slight imperfections can mean the difference between a sale and a lost product. To meet those expectations, managing perfect delivery timing and conditions is critical. But for smaller suppliers, managing production and demand is complicated enough; worrying about the logistics of perfect delivery can be an added distraction and expense.

A conversation with Eric Cord, President, Windmill Farms Nurseries and John Sandusky, Group Logistics Manager, Ryder

The head of one of Florida’s largest wholesale plant nurseries discusses how Ryder’s logistics expertise helps his business not only grow, but thrive.

Thread CEO Ian Rosenberger’s 5 Keys to Strategic Partnerships

Thread is convincing apparel giants, fabric manufacturers, VCs, and others to take a chance on a promising unknown.

A Q&A With Elizabeth Suda, Cofounder of Article 22

ARTICLE 22 brings ethical jewelry to reality with the #peacebomb collection made by local Laotian artisans—turning fashion into impact.

A Q&A with Jamie Wong, CEO of Vayable

Vayable is an online marketplace enabling people to discover, buy and sell unique travel experiences, activities and extended trips.

Pitch It To Win It Contest – Official Rules

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The Small Business Guide to Growth Hacking

Inspiring stories, tangible advice, and compelling lessons from a fearless cast of entrepreneurs. Presented by OPEN Forum from American Express OPEN.

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Seamus Mullen on working with passion—and inspiring colleagues in the process.

Seamus Mullen speaks about managing cash flow, the absurdity of chefs who throw tantrums, and the importance of keeping an eye on the small things.

HOW IT WORKS: #TRAVELSMARTER CONTEST

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Moving Your Business Forward

Finding Leadership Through Partnership

A Conversation With Two Men and a Truck Franchisee Bryan Gerstner and Ryder Business Development Manager Michael Cates

Bryan Gerstner discusses how Ryder’s truck-fleet management resources save him time and money, and the importance of trust in business, while Michael Cates weighs in on the unique scope of Ryder’s solutions.