Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps”

The Z and Alpha Generations Are Leading the Charge

For the Z and Alpha generations, digital technology and AI are second nature 🌐🤖. These younger generations are striving to pave the way for a new era while persuading older-generation leaders to embrace change. The resulting friction and clashes can now be seen across many companies 💼💥. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 21: “The Challenge of Bridging Generational Gaps””

マーケの種 (20)「アマゾンのおすすめ」こうして誕生

実は…!

アマゾンの決済画面にひょっこり現れる「おすすめ商品」って見たことありますよね?🛒✨ 実はこれ、スーパーのレジ横商品と同じ発想なんです!「ついで買い」を狙う定番手法を、オンラインで再現したもの。驚くほどシンプルなアイデアですが、ここに至るまでにはちょっとしたドラマがあったとか。

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Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be

The Secret Behind Amazon’s Recommendations

Have you ever noticed the “Recommended Products” that pop up on Amazon’s checkout page? 🛒✨ Believe it or not, this idea is inspired by the same concept as the impulse-buy items placed near supermarket checkout counters! It’s a classic strategy to encourage “add-on purchases,” but adapted for the online world. While the idea seems incredibly simple, the journey to its creation involves a fascinating story. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing 20: “Amazon’s Recommendations” – How They Came to Be”

マーケの種(15) ブランディングをどうしかしたい!

■「ブランディング!」「ブランディング!」「ブランディング!」
「ブランディングをどうにかしたい」と言う企業は多いですが、その具体的な方向が曖昧なまま進んでいませんか?ブランドの価値をじっくり時間をかけて伝えたいのか、それとも派手な広告で注目を集めたいのか。この2つは全く異なるアプローチです。さらに、どのプラットフォームで展開するかも重要で、これらが社内で共有されていないと、方向性がバラバラになりがちです。 Continue reading “マーケの種(15) ブランディングをどうしかしたい!”

Seeds of Marketing (15): What Can We Do About Branding?

■ “Branding!” “Branding!” “Branding!”

Many companies say, “We want to do something about our branding,” but aren’t they moving forward without a clear direction? Do you want to take the time to convey the value of your brand slowly and carefully, or do you want to grab attention with flashy advertisements? These are two entirely different approaches. Moreover, deciding which platform to use is crucial, and if these goals are not shared internally, the direction often becomes fragmented. Continue reading “Seeds of Marketing (15): What Can We Do About Branding?”