The Top 10 Posts of 2017
It’s been another year of significant growth and transformation both here at LYONSCG and in the world of eCommerce. From changing consumer tastes to big acquisitions, the LYONSCG blog has been there to cover it all across digital marketing, customer experience, unified commerce, operational excellence, and more.
So, without further ado, here are our ten most-read blog posts from 2017.
10. Unified Commerce Forum 2017
Every year, LYONSCG hosts a forum for clients and partners with the intention of building relationships, exchanging ideas, and staying on the cutting edge of eCommerce. This year’s forum was all about unified commerce. Brandon Witcher, Principal Analyst at Forrester, took the group through detailed research into technologies that are worth the hype. Executives at Intermix, Tourneau, and Pharmaca discussed real-life unified commerce applications in a rousing panel led by LYONSCG Executive VP and Co-Founder Dave Barr. All in all, the 2017 Commerce Connect Forum was a highlight of 2017.
9. Holiday 2016 Insights
One of our most popular articles every year is our holiday insights report. Leveraging experts in our Digital Marketing organization, LYONSCG crunches holiday numbers to draw insights into what the next year will have in store. Stay on the lookout for our upcoming 2017 report.
8. What We’re Thankful For
We have a lot to be thankful for here at LYONSCG. Amazing clients, empowering leaders, and phenomenal teammates are what make LYONSCG such a rewarding place to work. This blog post captures the feelings of thanks from across the company this Thanksgiving.
7. 14 Year Anniversary
March 2017 marked our 14th anniversary, and what better way to look back on the years than with a blog post from Rich Lyons, Dave Barr, and Norm Alesi. This post covers the history of the company and sheds light on the principles and values that have made us successful.
6. LYONSCG Named a Fastest Growing Firm by Consulting Magazine
In November, Consulting Magazine named LYONSCG a “fastest growing firm”. We came in at #41 with 132% growth from 2013-2016, and the magazine sat down with LYONSCG CEO and President Rich Lyons to learn more about our success. The detailed interview sheds light on what’s led to our rapid growth, and what to look forward to in 2018.
5. CEO Rich Lyons Named Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Every year, Ernst & Young compiles a list of premier leaders and entrepreneurs, and LYONSCG CEO Rich Lyons made the list in 2017. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
4. Introducing the New lyonscg.com
One of the biggest initiatives for the company in 2017 was launching a new website. Focused on stylish design, fresh content, and an interactive user experience, the new site captures the spirit and personality of the company.
3. B2B eCommerce in 2017: The Time is Now
The digital transformation of B2B commerce truly took off in 2017. In February, we laid out a number of data-backed insights imploring B2B businesses to act now to take advantage of the new digital purchasing industry. From customer experience to technological considerations, this post lays out everything B2B businesses need to consider as they expand into digital markets.
2. LYONSCG Wins Global Delivery Partner of the Year at Salesforce XChange 2017
The Salesforce XChange Conference is always an event we look forward to, and our relationship with Salesforce is something we cherish. At XChange 2017, LYONSCG took home its third consecutive award, being named as Salesforce’s “Global Delivery Partner of the Year.” We’re honored to be recognized for our work, and can’t wait to make it four in a row in 2018!
Drumroll please! Our most read blog post of 2017 was…
1. Capgemini Strengthens its Global Leadership in Digital Commerce with Its Latest Acquisition: Lyons Consulting Group
Our number 1 blog post of 2017 was a big one. Capgemini, a global leader in consulting and technology services, acquired LYONSCG in September to bolster its digital and eCommerce practices. The post goes on to detail how Capgemini and LYONSCG are a perfect fit. In the words of John Mullen, Head of Application Services in North America, “The addition of LYONSCG strengthens our digital capabilities and further equips us to offer clients comprehensive solutions for unified commerce.” This partnership will enable both companies to provide clients with winning solutions in more ways than ever before, promising a bright and busy 2018.
So, there you have it, our most popular blog posts of 2017. Stay tuned for even more amazing content in 2018, with a focus on client stories, unified commerce, AI, tech, mobile, and a whole lot more. Be sure to subscribe to the blog (the link is below) so you never miss a beat.
Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you in 2018!
