Retail
September 14, 2017
Localized content is paramount to running a global company. Image credit: McKinsey
By Danny Parisi
The digital age has afforded brands the unprecedented opportunity for global expansion, but digital immaturity can lead to embarrassing losses as companies struggle to effectively localize content.
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