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Human8 doubles down on AI-enabled consultative power

Human8 Human8 doubles down on AI-enabled consultative power

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Human8 Human8 names Tim Nguyen product and innovation manager to further advance insight solutions

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Omnicom's restructure: Who's in and who's out

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Meshack Mulaudzi is giving African children positive representation through toys

Meshack Mulaudzi is giving African children positive representation through toys

3 May 2019

The need for speed in modern retail

The need for speed in modern retail

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Beyoncé teams up with Adidas in "partnership of a lifetime"

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Dove partners with Getty Images and Girlgaze and launches Project #ShowUs

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#DesignIndaba2019: Making packaging disappear

#DesignIndaba2019: Making packaging disappear

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Retail marketing and point of purchase trends for 2019

Retail marketing and point of purchase trends for 2019

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Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Nielsen Smartstore: Keeping up with shoppers today and tomorrow

Danette Breitenbach 29 Aug 2018

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

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#ECMA18: Cracking e-commerce conversion

#ECMA18: Cracking e-commerce conversion

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Four fast ways to maximise in-store promotions

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African Free Trade Area - new era for Africa

African Free Trade Area - new era for Africa

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The internet has changed our brains: Has your company stayed the same?

The internet has changed our brains: Has your company stayed the same?

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