Chord Pivots from Headless Commerce to Data-Centric Growth Engine
When Bryan Mahoney, co-founder and CEO of Chord Commerce, last spoke with this publication in 2021, the company was charting a course as a headless ecommerce platform. This innovative architecture,…
The Enduring Challenge of Content Marketing: Why Human-Centric Culture Trumps Fleeting Sprints
Despite initial enthusiasm and promising starts, a significant number of content marketing programs falter and ultimately stall around the 18-month mark. What begins as a vibrant, well-planned initiative often devolves…
Chord Pivots to Data-Centric Commerce Platform, Empowering Brands with Unified Insights Amidst Evolving E-commerce Landscape
When Bryan Mahoney first spoke with Practical Ecommerce in 2021, he was at the helm of Chord, an ambitious e-commerce platform built on the principles of headless architecture. This innovative…
Most Content Programs Stall Within 18 Months; Those That Last Are Defined by Three Enduring Pillars of Human-Centric Culture
The initial euphoria of a new content program is often palpable. Editorial calendars quickly fill, and the first wave of meticulously crafted pieces successfully lands, generating a sense of momentum…
Vessi’s Conversion-Centric Approach: Navigating Evolving E-commerce Trends and Omnichannel Challenges
In the dynamic landscape of direct-to-consumer apparel, Vessi, the innovative footwear and apparel brand, places a paramount focus on conversion optimization, a philosophy that underpins its strategic testing and implementation…
The End of the AI Subsidy Era: Rising Costs and the Shift Toward Human-Centric Value
The era of heavily subsidized artificial intelligence is rapidly drawing to a close as the technology matures from a speculative novelty into a fundamental, and increasingly expensive, enterprise utility. For…















