In our blog you will learn everything you need to know about product information management (PIM) systems and the benefits for companies and organisations that use a system to manage their data. PIM systems have become an indispensable tool for managing and distributing information about their marketed products. In a digitised and increasingly complex business world, it is essential for companies to manage their product information centrally and efficiently to ensure that their customers always receive accurate and up-to-date information.On this page, we look at the different aspects of PIM systems, their benefits and the challenges companies face when implementing them. We also look at specific industries that can benefit greatly from PIM systems and how these systems can contribute to a company's success.
Retailers are automating their weekly circular production
The weekly circular has long been a staple marketing and advertising tool for grocery chains and other large retailers. To cope with the disruptions of digital media, retailers have experimented with various ways to cut costs, sometimes discontinuing the printed versions of circulars (especially as newspaper inserts) only to bring them back in other ways. Recently, a national grocery retailer paused the printed versions of their weekly ads but then brought them back as regular mailers, with targeted promotions and QR codes to take customers to sale items on the website.
The Insider’s Guide to new marketing production efficiencies
Retail marketing has never been as complex to manage as it is now. Creative services and production managers must cope with the daily demands of promotional campaigns covering multiple locations on various print and digital channels. All this leaves little time to innovate and swiftly respond to emergencies and ad hoc requests.
PIM | DAM impact on retail business
These days, you cannot turn on the news or read a publication without seeing something scary and fascinating about Artificial Intelligence or AI. Nearly as often, you see ads by Amazon or IBM promoting cloud computing and “big data.” What you see or read far less often is a down-to-earth explanation of ordinary business data and how that data can make marketing a truly efficient process.
How PIM and DAM are essential to Retail E-Commerce success
E-commerce is here to stay. No one can argue that we’re ever returning to a predominantly brick-and-mortar retail experience. Even before the pandemic supercharged the trend, ordering products and services online had become the norm for millions of shoppers. The real questions are: How does the e-commerce experience inform retail marketing and advertising strategy?
Why brochures are valuable
Retail chains continue to rely on printed and digital brochures when it comes to distributing their advertising budget, as these are still one of the most valuable and reliable ways to reach consumers.