In the insurance industry, gamification is gaining traction as a tool to engage policyholders and agents alike, channeling the fun of playing games – points, prizes, and all – into interactive educational platforms.

Incorporating game-design elements to appeal to individuals’ sense of competition and achievement has many useful applications across the insurance industry, from incentivizing agents to sell new products to enticing current and future policyholders to take a more active interest in their insurance investments.

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Beyond advertising, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers have traditionally had limited interaction with their end consumers, instead leaving direct interaction to their retail partners. However, more and more companies are taking increased ownership of the consumer-brand relationship.

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As restaurants continue investing in cutting-edge programs from mobile ordering to artificial intelligence in the form of chatbot ordering and more, and technologies like digital ordering kiosks and menu boards remain an enticing option, there are many potential technology investments to evaluate. But which technologies actually move the needle? As restaurants strive to bring new tools to the table, they must continually evaluate which technology investments will work for their concepts, and in which locations, to stay ahead of guest preferences.

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Although this year’s National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail’s BIG Show has come to a close, the buzz generated by the event is sure to carry on. With 35,000 attendees across retail companies from 94 countries, over 500 exhibitors, and more than 300 speakers, there is no shortage of NRF Show retail news.

APT: A Disruptor

For APT, this year’s show was particularly exciting. First, CEO Anthony Bruce was named a Disruptor on the NRF Foundation’s List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2017. With his inclusion on the list, he is one of just 25 individuals honored as the best and brightest impacting the retail industry today. Bruce was recognized during the BIG Show at the NRF Foundation Gala.

“It is an honor to be recognized on the NRF Foundation’s List alongside such a dynamic and accomplished group of leaders,” Bruce said. “I look forward to continuing our work fueling innovation in the retail space, and enabling retailers to make decisions with confidence.”

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