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June 25, 2014
Include the consumer in the ecosystem to develop strategies
By Jen King
NEW YORK – Many brands lack a clear strategy that targets a defined demographic, said a principal analyst June 24 at Forrester’s Forum for Customer Experience Professionals East: “Why Good Is Not Good Enough.”
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