Category: Hospitality
Restaurant WiFi has become a powerful tool among the worlds leading brands as a way to connect with customers and drive in venue spending like never before. In this blog, we will discuss the advantages of offering guest WiFi in your venues and the strategies that can utilize newly collected data and insights to generate…
After a 23-year stint in Silicon Valley – and working across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa – Cisco’s former Executive Vice President (EVP), Chris Dedicoat, is back in the UK, where he continues to champion fast-paced technological innovation. So impressed with Purple’s ability to make highly intelligent technology easily accessible and maximize ROI, Chris…
Indoor location services allow for the tracking of people and objects within a set space through the combination of hardware and software technologies. This is often done to understand the movement of people and reduce the loss of revenue from lost or stolen assets. The Indoor Location Services market as defined by Gartner – “……
In this blog, we’ll be looking at the history of customer surveys, the different types of surveys, the purposes of each, and proof that customer surveys aren’t dead! Jump to the end to see how a Purple customer gained over £480k ROI and more using customer surveys. What is the definition of a customer survey?…
As pints were poured and cocktails shaken for the first time in months, consumers rushed to beer gardens and terraces to celebrate the return of their favorite establishments, permitted to reopen from Monday, April 11th. However, challenges remain in understanding the undoubted long-term impact of repeated lockdowns, social distancing, and the ongoing issue of Covid-19…
In February, Purple and UST DataLabs worked together to see if there was a correlation between social behavior and the rates of C19 cases in Manchester, York, and London. Through the combination of an enriched dataset created by UST, detailing the movement of the UK workforce during the pandemic, and Purple data collected from over…
I’ve written quite a lot recently about how consumer sentiment towards safety and risk has changed more in the past 9 months than it has for the majority of my life. Until recently safety was a given. If you visited a shop or a restaurant you expected to be safe. No one was banging on…
COVID-19 has highlighted the delicate balance between protecting staff, visitors, and guests by minimizing risk and ensuring operations remain efficient. Companies that fail to prioritize visitor safety may be sued for alleged failure to protect workers and visitors from coronavirus. A report by Bloomberg markets states; “Hospitals, restaurants, stores, nursing homes, and hotels may face…
Pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels will need to make some huge changes The 4th July might traditionally hold a greater place in the hearts of those on the other side of the Atlantic than in the UK but 2020 might be the year that also sees celebrations in the UK. As the fourth of July…
There has been a great amount of research historically on the universal nature of human needs, most notably by Maslow and his Hierarchy of Needs and more recently in Positive Psychology. Universal human needs are always important, and should play a part in our approach, however the way these needs manifest differs depending on the…
The next-generation customer is tech-savvy, well connected, and holds high expectations. A restaurant’s brand is no longer only about food. Don’t get me wrong; food is obviously very important, but it’s the digital experience that will leave a lasting impact on customers and ultimately allow restaurants to differentiate themselves from the competition. What do customers…
When two in every three people read reviews before making a purchase, there is a definite call to action for businesses to take an active role in collecting more customer reviews. The higher your rating, the more likely your business will feature in web searches, in-app suggestions, and even top-rated shortlists in your area. The…
Consumers are exposed to an average of 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day. From watching television to surfing the internet on a smartphone, consumers are bombarded with tons of messaging throughout the day. As a result, marketers have to figure out how they can differentiate themselves. Much of this can be done through personalization. According…
Hospitality brands can now connect with their customers before they even step on site – and we’re not talking about sending them from your social media pages. We’re talking about capturing their attention while they’re in the vicinity before they walk into your competitors’ restaurant, bar or cafe. Purple, global WiFi analytics provider, and Better…
Are you attending this years HITEC event in Amsterdam? If so, make sure you book in some time to visit stand 176. Purple will be on hand over the course of the three day conference to talk you through how you can increase customer retention by 24%. Intrigued? You should be. Here’s a brief overview….
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, and Local Measure, local customer intelligence experts, unveil the Local Measure Connector at Cisco Live ANZ. The Connector provides businesses across retail, hospitality, stadiums and entertainment and other industries, with a holistic approach to customer engagement. The two global tech companies have been collaborating within the Cisco and Cisco Meraki…
