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Introduction  In the long history of business, conversations have always been an effective way to grow sales. Consider a consumer shopping for a new vehicle. After doing her research, she steps into the car dealership. The salesperson builds rapport with her, and she ends up purchasing the car – complete with some extras that align…

Late last year, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI chatbot. And the entire world quickly took notice.  Within days of launch, ChatGPT had one million users. And in January, it reached 100 million active users, making it the “fastest-growing consumer application in history.” For the sake of comparison, it took TikTok nine months to reach 100…

It’s hard to believe, but February is here. The holidays are a distant memory, and most brands and retailers are laser-focused on what they can do to attract, convert, and retain more customers in 2023 despite what Gartner is referring to as the “triple squeeze” of inflation, scarce or expensive talent, and supply chain issues….

Customers’ needs and preferences must be at the heart of any product, service or experience a brand creates. No one’s going to buy something that doesn’t serve their needs. But creating products and experiences that consumers love isn’t a one-time event. Why? Because consumers’ needs, preferences and expectations are constantly in flux. Brands and retailers…