The impact of COVID-19 is bringing rapid change to the retail landscape. On the latest episode of Confessions of a Marketer, Whereoware CEO, Michael Mathias, joins creator and host Mark Reed-Edwards to examine the times we find ourselves in and the shifting world of retail. 

Tune in to the podcast episode, Retail in the Time of Corona, as they dive into the latest headlines, discuss how retailers can pivot their marketing strategy, and weigh in on what the post-pandemic world will look like.

None of us, in life or in business, are immune to crisis. As the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak evolves, our norm is rapidly adapting – we’re social distancing, working from home, stockpiling hand sanitizer and paper goods. We’re stressed over our loved ones’ health, closed schools, and cancelled events.

It may not be business as usual, but for many, business moves forward. Some companies are sharing with customers how Covid-19 is transforming business operations. Many brands don’t have an update, but feel compelled to jump on the bandwagon – resulting in subscribers being inundated by very similar (and largely irrelevant) messages.  

Cancel everything is not a path forward. Instead, marketing during the Coronavirus means treading carefully. What’s the right chord between sensitivity, timeliness, and relevance? Should you be making a statement, what type of statement, and what else should you do in the weeks the world’s at a standstill?  

Pause and plan, but don’t panic: every business right now must ask and answer these questions, with their unique customers’ needs and interests in mind. We hope our strategic recommendations will help you navigate these murky waters and communicate more effectively.

Whereoware CEO Michael Mathias recently spoke with CMSWire about customer acquisition in 2020 and beyond. Mathias discusses purposeful growth and how to strategically attract new business.

“Growth for growth’s sake can lead to unintended consequences, such as acquiring customers who ultimately have undesirable lifetime value or attrition rates, or who just aren’t that profitable,” said Mathias.

Check out the original article, or read our recap below.

This new decade brings together marketing and e-commerce, breaking down old ways of creating siloed marketing strategies. According to Salesforce, only half of marketing and commerce teams share common goals and metrics. Putting the focus back on marketing alignment is a primary goal for companies to adopt in the new year and beyond.

In an article published on Digital Commerce 360, Whereoware CEO Michael Mathias shares his thoughts on customer expectations for 2020.

“In 2020, businesses will apply a lot more operational rigor in pursuit of connected customer experiences, and this will play out across five main trends,” said Mathias. 

Mathias goes into detail about the importance of AI technology, investing in customer-facing personnel, and the continued importance of content remaining king. 

To read the full article, visit Digital Commerce 360 here.