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…

The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement Challenges Programmatic Ad Industry’s Audience-Centric Valuation with New Media Quality Framework

The long-held advertising adage, "all media isn’t created equal," is being resurrected and rigorously tested within the sophisticated ecosystem of programmatic advertising. While this sentiment has been a familiar refrain…

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 Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement Challenges Programmatic’s Audience-Centric Approach with a New Framework for Media Quality

The long-held advertising adage that "all media isn’t created equal" is being forcefully reintroduced into the programmatic advertising discourse, challenging the industry’s prevailing focus on audience targeting at the expense…

The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement Challenges Programmatic’s Audience-Centric Approach with a New Quality Framework

The long-held advertising adage that "all media isn’t created equal" is facing renewed scrutiny in the era of programmatic advertising. While the industry has increasingly gravitated towards a theory that…

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…

Celsius unites sports, music and culture ahead of soccer-centric summer

Celsius is igniting a new era of brand engagement by reimagining its iconic "Live. Fit. Go." slogan into "Live. Fit. Goal." This strategic pivot, underscored by a dynamic new advertising…