The touchpoint hierarchy changes by category
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The touchpoint hierarchy changes by category. In Automotive the top experience-led touchpoints are seeing the car on the road, own product experience, search and the online configurator. In Financial Services it is the brand app, then website, ATMs and search. In Personal Care it is shelf presence in store, own product experience and in-store promo.
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Be Distinctive Everywhere: The Experience Edition 2026 - Jones Knowles Ritchie x Kantar (2026)
Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) x Kantar
p. 61-63; Kantar Connect data, 82 Automotive, 124 Financial Services and 79 Personal Care projects
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