April 28, 2021 Purple insights provide a UK demographic breakdown of visitors returning to outdoor bars and pubs 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… Read More
March 16, 2021 Purple & UST DataLabs Deliver Geographical Links Between Public WiFi and the Rates in Covid Cases 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… Read More
March 03, 2021 5 must-have apps for hospitality businesses With the global effects of 2020 still lingering as 2021 progresses, multiple industries continue to face unprecedented challenges. One such industry is that of hospitality, which had fortunately already embraced emerging technology trends relatively better than most. Still, where many see adversity and hardship, others see innovation and opportunity. In that context, wider digitalization may… Read More
December 08, 2020 TripAdvisor’s “Travel Safe” Tools Explained. 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… Read More
September 23, 2020 Shareholders can sue companies if they fail to increase staff and visitor safety 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… Read More
June 23, 2020 Guidelines for Hospitality re-opening and social distancing 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… Read More
June 17, 2020 How COVID-19 has impacted consumer behavior and what brands should be doing to adapt 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… Read More
January 24, 2020 How wayfinding technology could reduce average waiting times and wasted spend in the NHS Hospitals are notoriously difficult to navigate around, all corridors seem near-identical, every door leads to somewhere you’re sure you’ve just been 3 minutes ago and the signage is never very clear. All of this leads to a daunting experience for any patient entering an unfamiliar hospital, and with the increase in population and evolution in… Read More
May 24, 2019 Restaurants of the future 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… Read More
December 07, 2018 How can I collect more customer reviews? 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… Read More
November 02, 2018 Break through the noise: Six ways to hyper-personalize 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… Read More
May 17, 2018 Purple and Better Ad Network are serving disruptive technologies in hospitality in Chicago 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… Read More
April 01, 2018 Register your 1:1 with Purple at HITEC Amsterdam 2018 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…. Read More
March 06, 2018 Purple and Local Measure unveil new engagement connector at Cisco Live ANZ 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… Read More
January 10, 2018 Purple’s WiFi and analytics solution – McDonald’s is lovin’ it Hamburger giant, McDonald’s, has begun its next course of digital transformation having rolled out WiFi analytics across its sites in Belgium as part of a three-year contract with Purple, Cisco Meraki and Socialspot. McDonald’s Belgium is using intelligent, hyper-targeted marketing features in the Purple platform to deliver radically new digital strategies in personalized communication, promotions… Read More
December 04, 2017 Hotel group improves guest communication thanks to Purple and Nowire Networks South American boutique hotel and apart hotel group, Inmobiliaria Su Ksa, and its guests are benefiting from the investment in a new guest WiFi solution that will see management gaining valuable analytical data to improve guest experience within each location. Purple’s WiFi and analytics solution has been installed initially at Hotel Capital in Chile, with… Read More
