Fashion Observer Magazine June. 2014 | Page 138

Without a bricks and motar store(s) data collection becomes more difficult so it really is about how you build your audience through the digital platforms .. we also have a opt in button on the websites. You may have seen the off-putting screen that appears on several websites as you access their products and services... we have chosen not to do this and instead elect to offer you a deal to sign up - we simply want to show how we value the relationship from its inception. Digital platforms need to be well understood to maximise, they also give your customer a voice and believe me they will use it. Once your products and services are reviewed in this space, the content is there forever and for all to see. The digital shopper relies very heavily on the forums when judging your brand. Reputable brands will become incredibly important in the digital world as they give purchasers a sense of security around acquisition. If you are not in this category, which can take years to achieve, then the forums become important tools for you. Business is about creating active advocates that will wax lyrical about about their experience with the product they have purchased - as it was a with the physical retail systems