Marketing
August 5, 2022
Just 30 percent of consumers believe they’re receiving personalized information from brands, while 92 percent of digital professionals say they are invested in personalization. Image credit: iStock
By Amirah Keaton
Experts are exposing the sizable gap between brand intent and customer experience, a disparity that is undoubtedly costing companies the opportunity to enhance relationships with clients.
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