Virtual Influencers Gain Traction Among Consumers, Survey Finds

The Influencer Marketing Factory’s latest report highlights rising consumer trust in virtual influencers. The Influencer Marketing Factory, a prominent global influencer marketing agency, has released a new infographic revealing that 27% of surveyed consumers are open to trusting virtual influencers. The data, collected from a survey of 1,000 U.S. participants, underscores the increasing role of … Read more

Study Highlights Importance of Customer Experience for Online Retail Loyalty

Online retailers should prioritize creating immersive and interactive shopping experiences over mere efficiency to cultivate customer loyalty, according to new research from Durham University Business School. The study, led by Markus Blut, Professor in Marketing and International Business, along with a team of international co-authors, offers insights into the evolving preferences of online consumers. The … Read more

German Research Highlights Strategies for Successful Product Launches

Researchers at ESMT Berlin, a German business school, have unveiled new strategies for companies to enhance the success of their product launches. The study, conducted by Tamer Boyaci and Huseyin Gurkan of ESMT Berlin and Soudipta Chakraborty from the University of Kansas School of Business, identifies key approaches tailored to different market perceptions. The research … Read more