What happens when there is a mismatch between what a brand promises to its consumers and their actual experience? Fiona Moss explores the promise-experience gap, the benefits of aligning the two and the pitfalls of over-promising.
Ahead of Black Friday 2018, Tim Denison traces the history of a retail event that has evolved into a global phenomenon. But what is different now to previous years, what can retailers learn, and what shape can we expect Black Friday to take in the future?
More than ever, customers have a powerful influence on their relationship with brands. Their voice matters and they can have a strong impact on a brand’s behaviour.