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dooksofearl · 9 months ago

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SQUEAK SPEAK

Monthly newsletter for Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

Happy April and Greetings to Everyone!

Much excitement at our little rescue this month and I can't wait to tell you.

Thanks to my income tax check coming in our fundraising goal for between now and May 1st is only $768.00

That will cover

The rescues regular bills like; utilities ($280 on average since our HVAC is still out, but we are hoping someone is coming to fix it soon), and pet foods ($488). I have managed to raise enough to cover the other bills and supplies from my income tax check. And of course, none of this is for me personally nor do I get paid for the work I do. It's not about me, it's about these animals and making their lives amazing for however long they have left.

Other needs that the rescue has not included in this list are:

As always, Pine pellets from Tractor Supply Company, we go through about 30 bags a month.

The blue dishes we got last time will be added back to our list because they are working so well for our sweet seniors and tiny ferrets in helping them eat in a more natural position.

We still have a short wishlist with links to these items on Amazon. The pine pellets I just listed tractor supply gift cards because they don't sell the pellets through Amazon for delivery.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/63ZMinE?ref_=wl_share

I also want to remind everyone that you can pick us as your Walmart.com round up charity and that you can send gifts from our Walmart registry and Chewy Registry if you'd like.

https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/7a69297c-7cb2-4cb9-a70f-3eaedd738ef4/profile

https://www.chewy.com/g/dooks-of-earl-ferret-sanctuary-inc_b103217538

We still need fence panels for an outdoor dog kennel yard if anyone has any locally they'd like to drop off. And if you are throwing out any 13 gallon kitchen trash cans or plastic bins of any size we would be thrilled to have them.

We currently have 11 ferrets in amazing foster homes so our population here is becoming very manageable for me AND we have 4 new volunteers!!!!! We are so happy to welcome Michael, his wife, and his mom to our team. They will be coming soon to help me get things back to tip top shape and I greatly appreciate it.

And an amazing girl named Michal who came yesterday and spent the day helping me. The ferrets were crazy about her and you know Keiko was too. The bunnies warmed right up to her but they are very friendly girls. Mr Maru gave her the tour till his house was finished then he had to go see what I had done and grab snacks. Cal the sugar glider, slept through it all. But what delighted me most was Mr. Spooky. Our shy, bite first ask questions later guy, went right to her and cuddled her. WOW He is still having a hard time with Justin not being here. Ferrets grieve just like us and he was really close to his dad the Ferret King. He gave me kisses and now this. It makes me so excited and emotional for him.

There was a minor set back for me medically as I have a new allergy, possibly to Stevia. Of course I try to do something good for my health and now I look like I have rolled in bees. If you don't know, this is not a surprise. Lol But I got some medicine for the hives and hopefully will be feeling much better very soon. Until then if you see me dancing against the doorway like a bear, just walk away. 😂

I'm through infusion 3 of 8. YAY! And I have a surgery consultation coming up finally so I am hopeful that it goes well and we can get a date for surgery. 🤞

I have a potential part time job as a virtual assistant and I am truly excited about that. And we are looking at setting up the trailer for a rental so that I can generate a little income and start paying off old debt and getting back on my feet again.

The three month anniversary of losing Justin was really hard on me but I want to thank everyone for their abounding kindness and support. Some days you and these rescue babies are all that gets me through to the next day. I am so grateful to have you in my life.

I also want to mention if you don't get a thank you note and receipt for your donation or some sort of confirmation, please check with me to make sure we received it. I always send a thank you note if it lets me and if you use cashapp I send a heart.

You are awesome and amazing and greatly appreciated. I could not do what I do if you weren't here supporting us and cheering me on. I hope the blessing that you are comes back to you ten fold. Have an amazing month!

Shelly Breeden-Conner

Executive director

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

731-326-0690

Tax ID 88-0945277

Donations can be made in app at:

https://www.jotform.com/app/213234930973154

Zelle and PayPal

[email protected]

Venmo @DooksofEarl

Cashapp $dooksofearl

Checks or money orders can be mailed to:

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

4826 US HIGHWAY 70 E

BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012-8412

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beardedmrbean · 5 months ago

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Just months after closing its healthcare centers, primary care centers are returning to Walmart.

CenterWell, the healthcare services business of Humana Inc., will open senior-focused primary care centers at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The initial openings will take place in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas in spaces formerly occupied by Walmart Health.

In-store centers are expected to open in the first half of 2025.

“CenterWell is committed to providing seniors with high quality health care that is accessible, comprehensive, and most of all, personalized,” said Sanjay Shetty, M.D., president of CenterWell. “These nearly two dozen primary care centers are specifically designed for seniors, and each location’s design, including dedicated entrances and easy parking, offers patients the access that they have come to expect at our clinics across the nation.”

Clinics will be staffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and medical assistants alongside care coaches, social workers, behavioral health specialists and clinical pharmacists.

In addition to the in-store clinics, CenterWell will open senior-focused primary care centers adjacent to Walmart Supercenters in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth and Kansas City.

In May, Walmart announced it was closing 51 in-store medical centers five years after they first opened. Walmart Health and Walmart Health Virtual Care centers across five states closed, though the chain continued to operate nearly 4,600 pharmacies and 3,000 vision centers.

#nunyas news

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elsa16744 · 7 months ago

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The Future of Market Research: Virtual Reality and Immersive Experiences

Market research is an integral part of customer behavior and experience personalization strategies. It provides necessary insights into consumers' product preferences and market trends. Conventional techniques such as one-to-one surveys, focus groups, or secondary data collection have been standard in this field. However, technological enhancements have equipped modern market researchers with novel tools like virtual reality. This post will discuss the future of market research, including the potential of virtual reality and immersive experiences.

What is Virtual Reality?

Virtual reality (VR) simulates a computer-aided audiovisual environment. It can mimic reality or include experiences from a fantasy. Its adequate implementation will resolve many customer profiling issues and data quality limitations haunting professionals in market research consulting. Moreover, immersing users in a realistic simulation allows VR projects to provide more dynamic or nuanced insights into consumer behavior.

What Are the Benefits of Virtual Reality in Market Research?

1| Immersive Experience and Consumer Behavior

One of VR's key advantages in market research is the ease of creating highly immersive experiences. Unlike traditional methods, VR can simulate a complete environment. That allows researchers to observe how consumers interact with products or services in a lifelike context. Besides, this immersion can lead to more accurate and authentic responses. After all, participants are less likely to be influenced by the artificiality of a traditional research setting. The required detailed, realistic simulation is often complex to accomplish with ordinary methods.

2| Emotional and Behavioral Insights

Another significant benefit of VR integration is its ability to interpret emotional responses. However, you require biometric sensors to track heart rate and eye movements. The acquired data will assist in measuring physiological responses to different stimuli within the virtual environment. This data on reactions can facilitate valuable insights into how consumers feel about a product. You can also check their positive or negative sentiments toward an advertisement or brand.

How to Utilize VR in Market Research Based on Your Target Industry?

According to market intelligence consulting experts, several industries already leverage VR for customer insights. The following use cases demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of this technology.

1| Retail and Consumer Goods

Virtual reality software can help retailers try multiple store layouts to see how customer dwell time changes. Remember, product placements and marketing tactics affect how much customers buy before the final checkout. Therefore, companies like Walmart and IKEA have experimented with virtual stores. They also intend to gather consumer feedback before making costly and permanent changes to their physical store layouts in the real world. This precaution allows them to optimize their strategies based on data-driven insights rather than intuition or guesswork.

2| Automotive Industry

Automotive companies utilize VR systems to offer virtual car showrooms and deliver simulated test-driving experiences. This use case enhances the customer experience. Brands get this valuable data to investigate ever-changing consumer preferences and purchasing behaviors. Consider Audi and Ford. They have developed virtual test drives, allowing potential buyers to experience their vehicles. They can configure various scenarios for virtual driving sessions. Later, they might gather stakeholder feedback influencing future car designs, collision safety measures, handling methods, or fuel-efficiency parameters.

3| Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

In healthcare, clinicians and universities will leverage VR to simulate medical environments for apprentices' training and evaluating new medical devices and treatments. Pharmaceutical companies employ VR to simulate clinical trials. Doing so allows medical professionals to examine patient reactions to new drugs. Although these trials are programmatic, they enable better forecasts for real-world healthcare outcomes. As a result, the stakeholders can accelerate research and enhance the accuracy of their findings.

Challenges in VR Integration for Immersive Experiences and Market Research

While VR's potential in market research is immense, several challenges and considerations might hinder the effective implementation of virtual reality experiences.

1| Accessibility and Cost

One of the top challenges to the widespread integration of VR is the cost of equipment and the availability of reliable talent. Business leaders need cost-effective tools and experienced VR-friendly market researchers to develop and maintain virtual environments. High-quality VR headsets and sensors can be expensive, and creating a realistic and engaging virtual environment requires significant software development and design investment. As the virtual reality industry matures and its tech tools become more affordable, these costs will likely decrease. So, VR integration for market studies will be more accessible to all organizations worldwide.

2| Data Privacy and Ethics

Corporations' use of VR in market research and hyper-personalization raises critical questions about data privacy and ethics. Biometric data, such as heart rate and eye movement, are highly sensitive data categories. Therefore, data processing entities must handle them with care. Companies must ensure that their data protection measures are effective. At the same time, participants must know how data recipients will utilize their data legally, ethically, and legitimately. Transparency and consent are crucial to maintaining trust and avoiding potential legal issues.

3| Technical Limitations

Despite significant advancements, VR technology still has limitations. Motion sickness, for example, can affect some users by limiting the duration of VR sessions. Additionally, the realism of virtual environments exhibits visual artifacts or rendering glitches because of current hardware and software limitations. As technology continues to improve, these obstacles will likely diminish. However, they might be a significant problem for enterprises with smaller budgets.

The Future of Virtual Reality in Market Research

The future of VR and immersive experiences in market research is promising, with several disruptive projects already making the headlines, as explored below.

1| Enhanced Realism and Interactivity

Continuous progress in AI technologies promises better realism and more engaging interactions. Advances in graphics, haptic feedback, and artificial intelligence will create more lifelike and engaging virtual environments. Their future releases will enhance the accuracy of consumer behavior studies and provide deeper insights into their preferences and motivations.

2| Integration with Other Technologies

Integrating VR with other emerging technologies will open up new possibilities for market research. Consider augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and live data streaming projects. For example, brands can use AI platforms to analyze the extensive databases from VR-powered market studies to identify unique patterns and crucial trends that may be undetectable in a standard analysis. AR can complement VR by overlaying digital information in the real world, creating a seamless blend of physical and virtual experiences.

3| Broader Adoption Across Industries

Affordable technologies indicate broader VR adoption in market research across various industries. The potential applications will benefit entertainment, tourism, education, and real estate. Companies that embrace VR early on will have a first-mover advantage because they will gain actionable insights into their customers before competitors. Consequently, they will successfully stay ahead of them in understanding market trends.

4| Personalized Consumer Experiences

VR will revolutionize market research and provide better approaches to studying consumer engagement metrics. Understandably, you want to personalize virtual experiences based on individual preferences and behaviors. This method helps create more meaningful and engaging interactions. For instance, a fashion retailer could offer virtual fitting rooms. Online customers would try on clothes and receive personalized recommendations based on submitted style and body type data. Similar customization options tell customers your business is committed to prioritizing satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Conclusion

Global brands want to incorporate virtual reality and immersive experiences into market research. These tech advancements help redefine the methods for understanding consumer behavior. VR addresses many of the limitations of traditional research methods by providing a more realistic, engaging, and data-rich environment. While challenges can be tricky to overcome, the strategic benefits attract brands. For deeper insights and more accurate data to inform business strategies, companies have invested in developing solutions to those problems.

As technology advances, domain experts expect VR to become indispensable in the market research toolkit. Companies that invest in this technology earlier will be well-positioned to reap the rewards since they acquire a competitive edge essential to thrive in their industry. The future of market research is immersive, and your competitors have merely begun exploring the possibilities.

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jessebyron · 1 year ago

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Thoughts on Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

Thoughts on Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

First read of the year! I will mostly keep this spoiler free, but do read on with caution if you are wanting to approach this story tabula rasa.

As you read my criticisms below please keep this in your mind: I never once put the book down for very long. I came in to this story already deeply invested in the characters, and I enjoyed seeing them again after all of these years. I had to force myself to wait until the new year rang in so I could have it as my first read of 2024.

Honestly, I never thought I'd visit Alagaësia again. With Inheritance wrapping up Eragon's main story back in 2011, I had more or less left the land and its peoples behind. Even after finding out about The Fork, The Witch, and The Worm (a few years after the fact), I just never quite got around to it. I had loved the series growing up. Without Eragon casually sitting on an endcap in the Covington, Louisiana Walmart, there is no telling how much longer it would have taken me to enjoy reading. Without JJP's gorgeous portrait of Sapphira, I don't know if I would have fallen in love with stories and imaginative worlds in quite the same way. Looking back on my life, a life that has almost exclusively revolved around stories and the various arts to make them, my mom agreeing to buy the book during our grocery trip (with the promise that I would read my AR book for school first) was one of the most critical moments in my life, echoing 20~ years into the future.

All of that to say, I approached this book with a little bit of history and baggage. In the summer of 2016, in a group job interview at Books-a-Million in Mobile, Alabama my pleasant memories were a little spoiled by the assistant manager pointing out the deep similarities in characters and story beats between The Inheritance Cycle and Star Wars. This feeling was then sharpened some with mixed (but ultimately favorable reaction to Paolini's foray in sci-fi, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (2020, Tor/Macmillan Publishers).

I didn't know how I wanted to jump back in this world. Did I want to go back to the beginning? Maybe just gloss over a few key chapters or perhaps just revisiting Brisingr and Inheritance as a refresher? Following the advice of several Redditors (I know, I know, but what's a guy to do?) I decided to read the short story collection first. It reacquainted me with both the world and Paolini's writing style. A literary aperitif, if you will, as opposed to trying to digest the first four books again which would have worn me out, and, I think, ruined the experience of Murtagh for me.

Because: it wasn't all that great. It was good, make no mistake, but held up to the shining splendor of second grade nostalgia (something I could not avoid no matter how hard I tried), there were a few lackluster facets. It wasn't at all terrible, or bad in any way, but parts felt a little like an unpolished gem. Repetitive and long. I don't mind slow burns or even slower variations of a single theme, but this book could have been shorter by a few thousand words. The "will we or won't we stay" debate and the succeeding chapters of our heroes' torture and brain washing went on for quite a few hours of reading. And none of it could be skimmed through because there were occasional details of import to the plot or emotional arc. It's probably the more egregious violation of "show, don't tell" that Paolini has committed so far (at least in my distanced memory).

An that's part of the tragedy of returning to a favorite childhood world. In Murtagh, we have this great set up to explore a tale of personal trauma and the butterfly effects of the first four books' main character. We get to walk in the shoes (fly in the claws? wings?) of someone who had the worst ending. Hated or misunderstood or both by virtually everyone in the Empire and its enemies, Murtagh's poverty is a chance to see the original story in an outsider-looking-in context. We get see the shadows cast by the light of a heroic victor, the dark places under rocks and fallen logs that are uncomfortable to look at, while slowly building into what will be a fantasy tale with an eldritch horror bent. The climax of the tale gives us a beautiful inversion of the hero's tale with an almost literal descent into hell. It's enough fun that the reader can ignore the the derivative strain that runs through much of Paolini's work.

But. We are not quite pricked as sharply as we could be. What could be the full effect of the story is just out of reach beyond a glass wall of just a few too many descriptions and details.

As I said at the start, I still had a lot of fun. I wasn't looking for a life changing literary experience and was able to enjoy it as such. Will happily be buying the sequels other one off tales whenever they come out.

#reading #2024 reading #fantasy #paolini #Christopher Paolini #eragon #murtagh #reading blog

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living-our-best-life · 1 year ago

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10 Unique Online Money-Making Ideas to Earn from Home

Beginner Friendly Ways To Cash In

Are you looking for creative ways to make money online? Whether you're seeking a side gig or want to start a new career, the internet provides countless opportunities to generate a lucrative income. In this article, we will explore 10 unique and profitable online ventures that can help you earn money from the comfort of your own home. From affiliate marketing to online tutoring, there's something for everyone. So let's dive in and discover the top ways to earn money online today!

Start an Affiliate Marketing Business

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shahedahmed2005 · 2 years ago

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I will manage your amazon and walmart dropshipping store

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cleverhottubmiracle · 3 days ago

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Shopping memberships help us save time and money, but the competition is getting fierce — so it’s not easy to pick the right one. Amazon Prime, Walmart+, and Target Circle each offer some combination of free shipping, deals, and convenience. But which shopping membership offers the most value? Let’s find out now with a full comparison of what each brings to the table. Image Source: Canva. Annual price Amazon Prime: $139 or $69 for students, plus $2.99 to remove ads on Prime Video Walmart+: $98 plus tax Target Circle 360: $99 or $49 if you have a Target Circle credit or debit card. Students and government assistance recipients qualify for a monthly membership of $4.99, which is about $60 annually. The cheapest price should be obvious, but alas no. Walmart+ has the lowest membership fee if you’re not a student and you don’t want to open a new credit card. Target Circle 360 is the cheapest for students at $4.99 monthly. Amazon Prime’s student program is slightly more at $69 yearly. Target Circle 360 is only $49 a year if you’re willing to open a Target credit card. The card also earns you an extra 5% back on Target purchases. Shipping benefits Amazon Prime: Free shipping on millions of items. Some items qualify for same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery. Walmart+: Free shipping with no order minimum and free delivery from the store. Target Circle 360: Unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35 and free two-day shipping on thousands of items. With respect to shipping benefits, Amazon has the edge in terms of how many products qualify for free shipping. If you have an Amazon credit card, you can also earn higher cashback rewards when you opt for slower shipping. Walmart and Target shipping offers are more compelling when you live near their stores. Those who live near a Walmart will appreciate free delivery from store — which can include your weekly groceries. Target offers same-day delivery depending on where you live, but there is a minimum order value of $35. Many other items qualify for free two-day shipping with your Target Circle 360. Try before you buy Amazon Prime: Select items available to try at home before purchase. Walmart+: Virtual try-on for beauty products and some garments available, but no membership is required. Target Circle 360: Virtual try-on for beauty products, but no membership is required. Only Amazon Prime offers “try before you buy” for clothes and shoes. You can order select items, receive them, try them, and send them back without any charges. Learn about my “try before you buy” experience here. The closest thing Walmart offers is a “virtual try-on,” which is not as compelling as it sounds. You provide your measurements and Walmart.com will show you a garment on a model of similar size. If you’re a beauty fanatic, you can use virtual try-on at Walmart.com or Target.com to test cosmetics and hair colors. This is an interesting idea in theory, but your results will depend on the quality of your monitor and the lighting. Membership sharing Amazon Prime: Household sharing Walmart+: No official sharing Target Circle 360: No official sharing Amazon Prime members can share their benefits with others in their household, unless they’re on a discount student membership. Walmart and Target do not officially allow for benefits sharing. It is possible to share some benefits, however. For example, with one Walmart+ membership and a shared password, two household members could easily access gas discounts and other perks. Free returns Amazon Prime: Free returns on many items Walmart+: Free home pickup of unwanted items Target Circle 360: 30-day extension on the return window Walmart has the most convenient returns of the group, with free at-home pickup. Amazon and Target require you to go somewhere, either to ship the products back or take them to a store. Entertainment Amazon Prime: Prime Video, free books on Kindle, Amazon Music, and Prime Gaming Walmart+: Free Paramount+ Essential membership Target Circle 360: None Amazon Prime has the most extensive entertainment solution, which includes with various paid upgrades to enhance your experience. Walmart+ stays in the game by providing a free Paramount+ Essential membership. This is an ad-supported option, but then Prime shows ads now too unless you pay to silence them. Sales and discounts Amazon Prime: Exclusive access to Prime sale days Walmart+: Early access to sale days Target Circle 360: Personalized offers and deals Prime sales used to be a big draw of Amazon’s membership program. I have found the deals to be less and less compelling in recent years, however. Walmart+ sales days are about the same in value — you might find an amazing discount if you spend the time to scour the options. Food deals Amazon Prime: In-store and online discounts with Amazon Fresh plus extra discounts at Whole Foods Market Walmart+: 25% off Burger King digital orders plus a free Whoppers with purchase every three months Target Circle 360: None The food discounts across all three membership programs are not that interesting, unless you already shop at Whole Foods or love Whoppers. Fuel and vehicle deals Amazon Prime: Rental car discounts Walmart+: $0.10 per gallon discount at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy’s stations and free flat tire repairs Target Circle 360: None Walmart+ shines in this category with a $0.10 gas discount and free flat repairs. If you drive a lot, you could pay for a nice chunk of your membership with fuel savings alone. You would need to use 980 gallons of gas annually to cover the entire membership fee. That’s about 82 gallons a month. So, which is the best shopping membership? I can give you my answer: I pay for Amazon Prime and Walmart+. The shopping options near me aren’t great, so I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. The perks I use most are free shipping and Prime Video access. I use my Walmart+ membership primarily for the fuel discount and Paramount+ access. Your may choose differently. If you are hooked on Target, for example, you may get the most value from a Circle 360 membership. Here are links to learn more: Whatever you choose, put a reminder on your calendar to reevaluate your memberships annually. After a year, you’ll know which you are using and which are gathering dust. Cancel the unused memberships and tuck that money away for something else. Source link

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sadisweetomi · 6 days ago

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AI agents promise to lighten your shopping load − if they can earn your trust

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Online shopping often involves endless options and fleeting discounts. A single search for running shoes can yield hundreds of results across multiple platforms, each promising the “best deal.” The holiday season brings excitement, but it also brings a blend of decision fatigue and logistical nightmares.

What if there were a tool capable of hunting for the best prices, navigating endless sales and making sure your purchases arrive on time?

The next evolution in artificial intelligence is AI agents that are capable of autonomous reasoning and multistep problem-solving. AI shopping agents not only suggest what you might like, but they can also act on your behalf. Major retailers and AI companies are developing AI shopping assistants, and the AI company Perplexity released Buy with Pro on Nov 18.

Picture this: You prompt AI to find a winter coat under $200 that’s highly rated and will arrive by Sunday. In seconds, it scans websites, compares prices, checks reviews, confirms availability and places the order, all while you go about your day.

Unlike traditional recommendation engines, AI agents learn your preferences and handle tasks autonomously. The agents are built with machine learning and natural language processing. They learn from their interactions with the people using them and become smarter and more efficient over time from their collective interactions.

Looking ahead, AI agents are likely to not only master personal shopping needs but also negotiate directly with corporate AI systems. They will not only learn your preferences but will likely be able to book tailored experiences, handle payments across platforms and coordinate schedules.

As a researcher who studies human-AI collaboration, I see how AI agents could make the future of shopping virtually effortless and more personalized than ever.

How AI agents help shoppers

Marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart have been using AI to automate shopping. Google Lens offers a visual search tool for finding products.

Perplexity’s Buy with Pro is a more powerful AI shopping agent. By providing your shipping and billing information, you can place orders directly on the Perplexity app with free shipping on every order. The shopping assistant is part of the company’s Perplexity Pro service, which has free and paid tiers.

For those looking to build custom AI shopping agents, AutoGPT and AgentGPT are open-source tools for configuring and deploying AI agents.

Consumers today are focused on value, looking for deals and comparing prices across platforms. Having an assistant perform these tasks could be a tremendous time saver. But can AI truly learn your preferences?

A recent study using the GPT-4o model achieved 85% accuracy in imitating the thoughts and behaviors of over 1,000 people after they interacted with the AI for just two hours. This breakthrough finding suggests that digital personas can understand and act on people’s preferences in ways that will transform the shopping experience.

How AI shopping reshapes business

AI agents are moving beyond recommendations to autonomously executing complex tasks such as automating refunds, managing inventory and approving pricing decisions. This evolution has already begun to reshape how businesses operate and how consumers interact with them.

Retailers using AI agents are seeing measurable benefits. Since October, data from the Salesforce shopping index reveals that digital retailers using generative AI achieved a 7% increase in average order revenue and attributed 17% of global orders to AI-driven personalized recommendations, targeted promotions and improved customer service.

Meanwhile, the nature of search and advertising is undergoing a major shift. Amazon is capturing billions of dollars in ad revenue as shoppers bypass Google to search directly on its platform. Simultaneously, AI-powered search tools such as Perplexity and OpenAI’s web-enabled chat deliver instant, context-aware responses, challenging traditional search engines and forcing advertisers to rethink their strategies.

The outcome of the battle between Big Tech and open-source initiatives to shape the AI ecosystem is also likely to affect how the shopping experience changes.

The risks: Privacy, manipulation and dependency

While AI agents offer significant benefits, they also raise critical privacy concerns. AI systems require extensive access to personal data, shopping history and financial information. This level of access increases the risk of misuse and unauthorized sharing.

Manipulation is another issue. AI can be highly persuasive and may be optimized to serve corporate interests over consumer welfare. Such technology can prioritize upselling or nudging shoppers toward higher-margin products under the guise of personalization.

There’s also the risk of dependency. Automating many aspects of shopping could diminish the satisfaction of making choices. Research in human-AI interaction indicates that while AI tools can reduce cognitive load, increased reliance on AI could impair people’s ability to critically evaluate their options.

What’s next?

AI-based shopping is still in its infancy, so how much trust should you place in it?

In our book “Converging Minds,” AI researcher Aleksandra Przegalinska and I argue for a balanced and critical approach to AI adoption, recognizing both its potential and its pitfalls.

As cognitive scientist Gary Marcus points out, AI’s moral limitations stem from technical constraints: Despite efforts to prevent errors, these systems remain imperfect.

This cautious perspective is reflected in the responses from my MBA class. When I asked students whether they were ready to outsource their holiday shopping to AI, the answer was an overwhelming no. Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has argued that the adoption of AI in everyday life will be gradual, as societal change typically lags behind technological advancement.

Before people are willing to hand over their credit cards and let AI take the reins, businesses will have to ensure that AI systems align with human values and priorities. The promise of AI is vast, but to fulfill that promise I believe that AI will need to be an extension of human intention – not a replacement for it.

Tamilla Triantoro is Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems, Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.

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Global Trends and Opportunities in Mobile Commerce

Mobile commerce (m-commerce) has rapidly transformed over the past decade, reshaping how consumers shop and interact with businesses. With the widespread use of smartphones, mobile apps, and mobile-optimized websites, m-commerce has become a key driver of the global retail industry. As mobile technology continues to evolve, so do the trends that are shaping the future of mobile commerce. This blog delves into key trends and emerging opportunities in the global mobile commerce landscape.

1. The Growth of Mobile Shopping Apps

Mobile apps have become essential to the m-commerce experience, offering businesses a personalized, user-friendly platform to engage customers. The convenience of shopping on the go has fueled the popularity of mobile shopping apps. Major global retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart have optimized their mobile apps to provide seamless shopping experiences, allowing customers to browse products and make purchases with just a few taps.

Smaller businesses are also capitalizing on mobile apps to connect with customers directly. Features such as push notifications, loyalty programs, and personalized recommendations help strengthen relationships between businesses and their customers.

Opportunity: Retailers can enhance or create mobile apps to improve user experiences, foster customer loyalty, and utilize push notifications for targeted marketing campaigns.

2. Mobile Payment Systems and Digital Wallets

Mobile payment solutions like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay have revolutionized how consumers make purchases. The ease of paying through smartphones, whether online or in-store, has contributed to the rapid growth of m-commerce. Consumers prefer mobile payments due to their convenience and added security features like biometric authentication.

In emerging markets, mobile payment systems dominate, enabling transactions even in regions with limited access to traditional banking. These systems offer unbanked populations a way to participate in e-commerce, broadening mobile commerce’s reach.

Opportunity: Businesses can integrate popular mobile payment options to ensure secure and seamless transactions, catering to tech-savvy and security-conscious consumers worldwide.

3. Social Commerce and Shoppable Posts

Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest are increasingly integrating e-commerce features. Through “shoppable posts” and “buy now” buttons, brands allow consumers to purchase directly from their social media feeds without leaving the app. This phenomenon, known as social commerce, is especially popular among younger consumers.

Instagram has introduced features like Instagram Shops, enabling businesses to set up online storefronts within the app. Similarly, TikTok has successfully integrated in-app purchases and live-stream shopping events, blending entertainment and e-commerce.

Opportunity: Brands can use social media to engage with their audience and directly sell products through integrated shopping features, simplifying the purchasing process for consumers.

4. Voice Commerce (V-Commerce)

Voice commerce, or v-commerce, is emerging as a key trend, driven by the widespread use of virtual assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri. Consumers can now shop by simply speaking to voice-activated devices, making the experience even more hands-free and convenient.

V-commerce allows users to place orders, check on their purchases, or reorder frequently bought items using voice commands. While still in its early stages, v-commerce is poised to grow rapidly as more households adopt voice-activated devices.

Opportunity: Retailers can integrate product catalogs with voice assistants to simplify the purchasing process, enhancing convenience and efficiency for shoppers.

5. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Try-Ons

Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming how consumers shop online, particularly in sectors like fashion, beauty, and home décor. AR allows customers to virtually try on products, visualize how furniture will look in their homes, or test makeup shades before committing to a purchase.

For instance, makeup brands like Sephora and L’Oréal use AR in their apps to enable virtual makeup try-ons, while furniture stores like IKEA help customers visualize how furniture would look in their living spaces using AR.

Opportunity: Brands can incorporate AR into their mobile commerce strategies to offer more interactive and personalized shopping experiences, boosting customer confidence and reducing return rates.

6. Mobile-First Websites and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

With mobile traffic now making up the majority of global website visits, businesses must ensure their websites are mobile-optimized. A mobile-first approach focuses on designing websites that provide seamless navigation, fast load times, and user-friendly interfaces on smartphones and tablets.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are an innovative solution for mobile optimization. PWAs deliver a native app-like experience through mobile browsers. They load quickly, function offline, and can be added to a user’s home screen without requiring installation from an app store.

Opportunity: Companies should prioritize mobile optimization through responsive websites or PWAs to enhance the shopping experience and reduce cart abandonment.

7. Mobile-First Marketing Strategies

As mobile devices become the primary channel for consumers to interact with brands, mobile-first marketing is essential. This strategy tailors all marketing efforts, including content, ads, and promotions, for mobile devices.

Mobile-first strategies include creating ads optimized for small screens, utilizing location-based marketing to target nearby consumers, and launching mobile-exclusive promotions. It also involves ensuring email newsletters are mobile-friendly and all touchpoints are responsive.

Opportunity: Marketers can create mobile-optimized content and promotions to engage the growing mobile audience and maximize conversions.

8. AI and Personalization in Mobile Commerce

Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in mobile commerce by helping businesses deliver personalized shopping experiences based on user behavior, preferences, and purchase history. AI-powered chatbots provide real-time customer service, while machine learning algorithms predict consumer interests, leading to higher conversion rates.

Opportunity: Companies can integrate AI into mobile commerce strategies to enhance personalization, improve customer service, and ensure their offerings are relevant to consumers.

9. Mobile-Only and Digital-First Retailers

Mobile-only and digital-first retail models are gaining traction, with many brands focusing exclusively on mobile platforms. These companies operate without physical stores and are designed to cater to mobile-first consumers who prefer shopping via apps or mobile websites.

These businesses rely on highly efficient mobile commerce systems and can scale rapidly, often offering competitive prices due to the lack of overhead costs associated with physical stores.

Opportunity: New and existing businesses can explore mobile-only models to meet the demands of mobile-centric consumers, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

Embracing the Future of Mobile Commerce

Mobile commerce is a crucial element of the global retail landscape and is set to continue growing. The rise of mobile apps, mobile payments, social commerce, voice shopping, AR, and AI-powered personalization is ushering in a new era of mobile-first, seamless, and personalized e-commerce.

For businesses, staying ahead of these trends and adopting the latest technologies will be essential to capturing the expanding mobile shopping audience. At Pluugin, we recognize the transformative power of mobile commerce. As an eCommerce consulting company, we help businesses leverage cutting-edge technologies and mobile-first strategies to enhance their digital presence, optimize mobile shopping experiences, and effectively engage their target audience.

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How AI Customer Service is Revolutionizing Support Across Industries

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every aspect of business operations, and customer service is no exception. AI-driven customer service solutions are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers, enhancing the efficiency, personalization, and quality of support offered. From chatbots and virtual assistants to predictive analytics and sentiment analysis, AI technologies are enabling companies across various industries to streamline their operations while improving customer experiences.

In this blog, we’ll explore how AI customer service is transforming support across industries, with examples of how businesses are leveraging AI to enhance their customer interactions, reduce costs, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

1. The Rise of AI Customer Service: A Game-Changer for All Industries

Customer service is a critical touchpoint for businesses in all sectors, and AI is redefining how companies manage customer interactions. By automating routine tasks, AI frees up human agents to focus on more complex issues, leading to faster response times and improved customer satisfaction. Additionally, AI’s ability to analyze vast amounts of customer data enables companies to deliver highly personalized support, further enhancing customer loyalty.

The key drivers of AI in customer service include:

Automation of repetitive tasks like answering frequently asked questions, processing orders, and providing basic troubleshooting.

Personalization through data-driven insights that help businesses tailor their responses and recommendations to individual customer preferences.

24/7 availability, ensuring that customers receive immediate responses regardless of time zones or business hours.

Cost reduction through AI’s ability to handle a high volume of interactions simultaneously without additional human resources.

2. AI in Customer Service Across Various Industries

AI is making a profound impact in various industries by automating workflows, improving communication, and providing enhanced insights into customer behavior. Here’s how AI is revolutionizing customer service in some key industries:

Retail and E-Commerce

In the retail and e-commerce sectors, AI has become a powerful tool for improving customer engagement, personalizing shopping experiences, and streamlining post-purchase support.

How AI is Transforming Retail Customer Service:

AI Chatbots for Instant Support: Retailers use AI-powered chatbots to handle customer inquiries on websites and mobile apps, answering questions about product availability, delivery times, and return policies. This not only saves time but also enhances the customer experience by providing immediate assistance.

Personalized Recommendations: AI tools analyze customer purchasing behavior to suggest products tailored to individual preferences. This increases conversion rates and boosts customer satisfaction by making it easier for customers to discover products they are likely to buy.

Virtual Shopping Assistants: AI-powered assistants guide customers through the shopping process, helping them find the right products based on their preferences, needs, and previous purchases. These assistants mimic the in-store experience but in a digital environment, improving customer engagement.

Example: Companies like Amazon and Walmart use AI to recommend products, process customer inquiries, and even track delivery status in real-time.

Banking and Financial Services

In banking, AI customer service is reshaping how financial institutions manage customer interactions, enabling them to handle complex queries while ensuring compliance and security.

How AI is Transforming Banking Customer Service:

AI-Powered Chatbots for Banking Transactions: AI chatbots help customers with banking tasks such as checking account balances, transferring funds, and locating ATMs. These virtual assistants are available around the clock, providing customers with a seamless experience.

Fraud Detection and Prevention: AI can analyze transaction data in real time to detect unusual patterns that may indicate fraudulent activity. This allows banks to prevent fraud before it occurs, offering customers a safer banking experience.

Personalized Financial Advice: AI tools analyze spending habits and financial goals to offer personalized advice, helping customers better manage their finances. These services are especially valuable in areas like wealth management and retirement planning.

Example: JPMorgan Chase uses AI to automate customer service tasks, improve fraud detection, and enhance the customer experience through personalized financial recommendations.

Healthcare

In the healthcare sector, AI customer service is improving patient care, streamlining administrative tasks, and enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers.

How AI is Transforming Healthcare Customer Service:

Virtual Health Assistants: AI-powered virtual assistants guide patients through the appointment scheduling process, provide answers to medical questions, and help manage prescriptions. These assistants can reduce the administrative burden on healthcare professionals and enhance patient satisfaction by providing immediate support.

Telemedicine and AI Diagnostics: AI tools can assist in diagnosing medical conditions based on patient data and symptoms. This helps doctors make faster, more accurate decisions, improving patient outcomes.

24/7 Customer Support: AI chatbots provide patients with quick access to health-related information, appointment bookings, and insurance inquiries, available at any time.

Example: Babylon Health uses AI to offer virtual consultations, health assessments, and symptom-checking services, helping patients access medical support without needing to visit a clinic in person.

Telecommunications

Telecom companies face high customer expectations for fast and efficient support, especially when it comes to issues related to billing, service outages, and technical support. AI customer service tools are helping companies deliver on these expectations.

How AI is Transforming Telecom Customer Service:

Automated Troubleshooting: AI chatbots can guide customers through basic troubleshooting steps for issues such as network connectivity problems, billing errors, and device malfunctions. This reduces wait times and empowers customers to solve problems independently.

Real-Time Network Monitoring: AI can monitor network performance in real time, proactively alerting customers about outages or service disruptions before they notice the issue themselves.

Personalized Service Plans: AI analyzes customer data to recommend personalized service packages based on usage patterns, ensuring that customers are always on the most cost-effective plan for their needs.

Example: Verizon uses AI chatbots to assist customers with service inquiries, troubleshooting, and account management, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Travel and Hospitality

AI customer service is also making waves in the travel and hospitality industry by improving customer interactions, streamlining bookings, and offering personalized travel experiences.

How AI is Transforming Travel and Hospitality Customer Service:

AI-Driven Travel Assistants: Virtual assistants help travelers book flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars. They can also provide real-time updates on flight status, gate changes, and weather conditions.

Personalized Travel Recommendations: AI analyzes traveler preferences and previous bookings to suggest destinations, accommodations, and experiences tailored to their interests.

Customer Support Automation: AI chatbots can handle common inquiries related to booking confirmations, check-in procedures, and special requests, ensuring that travelers receive quick and efficient responses.

Example: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines uses an AI-powered chatbot, "Blue Bot," to assist customers with flight bookings, baggage inquiries, and check-in procedures, improving operational efficiency and customer experience.

5. The Future of AI Customer Service Across Industries

The integration of AI in customer service is just beginning, and its potential across industries is immense. As AI technology evolves, businesses will continue to find new ways to automate processes, personalize interactions, and enhance the customer experience. AI will become even more sophisticated, enabling businesses to anticipate customer needs, resolve issues proactively, and offer tailored support at scale.

In the future, we can expect AI-powered tools to:

Integrate seamlessly across multiple channels (web, mobile, social media, etc.), creating a truly omnichannel customer experience.

Use more advanced natural language processing (NLP) to understand and respond to customer queries with greater accuracy and empathy.

Leverage predictive analytics to anticipate customer needs before they arise, offering proactive solutions to common issues.

Conclusion: AI Customer Service is Here to Stay

AI is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force reshaping customer service across industries. From automating routine tasks to delivering personalized, proactive support, AI customer service solutions are revolutionizing how businesses engage with their customers. As AI technology continues to advance, businesses that embrace AI-driven customer service will not only enhance customer satisfaction but also gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

By adopting AI tools and integrating them into their customer service strategies, businesses can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately build stronger, more loyal customer relationships. The future of ai customer service is intelligent, automated, and personalized—and AI is leading the way.

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