ENGAGE 2016

The Value of Continuous Improvement
Coy Pittman took home the top prize at RIS News' first-ever startup competition last year. As we gear up for the next event in June we caught up with the founder and CEO of Disco Melee to learn the company's latest developments and hear his advice for this year's field of competitors.
Personalizing the Path to Purchase One Customer at a Time
At Engage! 2016 attendees learned how leading retailers are building targeted engagements as close to a one-to-one interaction as possible.

Omnichannel
Building Lasting Relationships in the Digital World
Omnichannel
Coy Pittman Wins RIS Startup Competition
Coy Pittman, CEO of Disco Melee, discusses his company's social sharing platform with editorial director Joe Skorupa.
Omnichannel
5 Keys to Social Media Success
Social media guru Natalie Zfat discusses how retailers can best leverage their social platforms for sustainable success at Engage! 2016.
Business Intelligence (BI)
Results of RIS News' Inaugural Startup Competition Revealed
At Engage! 2016 RIS hosted its first every technology startup battle, pitting three up and coming solution providers against each other. When the dust settled one tech innovator was left standing. See who won the competition and why.
Business Intelligence (BI)
HSN and Chico Execs Talk 365 Customer Engagement
At Engage! 2016, Sean Bunner, HSN and Sher Canada, Chico's will take part in a panel discussion centered around how to engage shoppers by combining data from all channels and harnessing the potential of a 365-degree customer profile.
Enterprise Resource Management
Engage! 2016 to Feature Shark Tank Style Competition
Retail technology startups are encouraged to apply to participate in a live competition to win major prizes and increased exposure at Engage! 2016.
Omnichannel
Optimizing Customer Engagement Through Social Media
At Engage 2016 social media guru Natalie Zfat will discuss the importance of integrating messages with marketing campaigns, creating content that compels customers to shop, and expanding into the right social networks to reach targeted customers.
Business Intelligence (BI)
Analytics-Driven Personalization
At Engage! 2016 Jennifer DiMotta, VP, digital and omnichannel, bluemercury, will discuss how to use analytic insight to segment and engage shoppers with tailored communication delivered through a host of channels.
Omnichannel
Personalizing Relationships One Customer at a Time
At Engage 2016, social marketing strategist Ted Rubin will deliver the opening keynote and explore the retail path to personalized engagement and provide a glimpse into the transformative effects it can have on business performance.

A collection of news, articles and other featured content about ENGAGE 2016.

ENGAGE 2016

The Value of Continuous Improvement

Personalizing the Path to Purchase One Customer at a Time

Building Lasting Relationships in the Digital World

Coy Pittman Wins RIS Startup Competition

5 Keys to Social Media Success

Results of RIS News' Inaugural Startup Competition Revealed

HSN and Chico Execs Talk 365 Customer Engagement

Engage! 2016 to Feature Shark Tank Style Competition

Optimizing Customer Engagement Through Social Media

Analytics-Driven Personalization

Personalizing Relationships One Customer at a Time

Retailers must empower workforces to improve customer experiences

Consumer research snapshot: Social commerce shows greatest growth among online shoppers

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