Jessica Shapiro

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Respect and communication are key to strengthening business relationships. In a tight economy and competitive marketplace, with consumers holding their pocketbooks closer and rethinking their spending habits, the last thing a brand wants to do is lose their trust due to a data privacy concern that slipped through the cracks. Complying with the state regarding privacy regulations and keeping clients informed about any changes or sudden breaches that may impact the information gathered is essential to earn their continued trust. To help marketing teams stay on the right course, 11 Fast Company Executive Board members each share one important factor every leader should know about customer data privacy for marketing outreach.

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Develop a personalized client strategy to elevate your company's long-term potential. Whether you're operating from a traditional brick-and-mortar workspace, or your company recently went fully remote, in today's global economy, brand leaders must develop a comprehensive online marketing plan to maintain a sense of positive brand reputation in the market they represent. No doubt studying real-time data offers better insight into website performance levels, retail foot traffic, customer behavior patterns, and their product journey, but overall, customized client interactions are highly favored over being treated like a number. Here, 16 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each provide one best practice to use a complete digital media strategy to build consumer loyalty.

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In today's competitive economy, a little marketplace disruption may be just the formula a company needs to stand out among its competitors and make some noise. Over the years, some of the best innovators were able to create their own categories in the marketplace. If you think about how some of the most popular brands have achieved as household names, it takes more than just hiring a creative marketing team to come up with great ideas. From a mobile app on the latest smartphone that tracks your steps on a daily walk, to a digital shopping cart at the grocery store designed to cut your time in half, launching an item that lands right with potential customers also requires the company to identify the "it" factor that solves to a consumer's biggest concerns.  At the end of the day, it's essential to establish how to make work and home lifestyles easier for their target consumers. Ten leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board each offer their tips to build a loyal customer base that will strengthen your business.