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Steve Madden Wins Fans With App Strategy

Total Retail Talks · with Mark Friedman · September 12, 2016 · 10 min

Summary

In this episode, Mark Friedman, President of E-commerce at Steve Madden, details the brand's strategic use of its mobile app to cultivate deeper customer engagement and drive conversions. Learn how a dedicated app experience can foster loyalty and directly impact sales for fashion and lifestyle brands, even as early as 2016.

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dtc strategyconversion & crocustomer retention

Topics covered

mobile app strategycustomer engagementin-app conversionsmobile commercebrand loyalty

Episode description

In episode 52 of Total Retail Talks, Mark Friedman, president of e-commerce at Steve Madden, discusses how the shoe brand is leveraging its mobile app to grow consumer engagement and conversions.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Prioritize a well-designed mobile app as a core channel for direct customer engagement and sales, rather than just a supplementary tool.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Integrate exclusive content or early access within your app to incentivize downloads and repeat usage, fostering a sense of community and value for your most loyal customers.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Leverage app-specific features like push notifications and personalized recommendations to drive conversions and re-engage users efficiently.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Continuously analyze app usage data to refine the user experience and optimize pathways for increased engagement and purchase completion.

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