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Transforming your data into a real user experience


3 October

Take your business to the next level and close the composable loop. Harness its full potential to accelerate your commerce. 

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LensOnline

LensOnline, an international omnichannel retailer of contactlenses and eye care solutions, partnered with us to kick off their data transformation process with the implementation of a Customer Data Platform. 

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges

With our sustainable approach & smart integrations, we were able to revamp the digital presence of Europe's second largest port. 

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DPG Media

DPG Media was looking for a partner to create a new central website that prioritizes user experience, brand awareness, and employer branding. 

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Strategy

Sure, we could tell you all about strategy workshops, roadmaps, and KPIs here, but why even bother? You probably already know what strategy is about. What you don’t know yet, is how we like to stand next to you as you determine your course. As a co-pilot, if you will.

We aim to be the partner you trust. The one you talk to when you’re not sure where to go next, or with whom you like to spar if you want to get your goals into focus. We bring to the table everything we know: from proven methodologies to our personal experience. Together, we go on a journey. The destination? Your business success.

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Product

When do creatives and technologists feel at their best? Right, when they get to make stuff. Well, not just ‘stuff’ of course, but digital solutions that make a difference. A difference for your customers when they interact with your business. A difference for you and your colleagues when you get to optimize your workflow with the right technology.

Our digital hearts beat faster when we can set up systems that integrate nicely into your organization’s existing technology architecture. They beat even faster when we get to make these systems come to life with the right content in the right place.

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Marketing

We love it when people get introduced to brands they can relate to. That’s what good marketing is all about. Matching your business with the right audience, so that you can make an impact on their lives, just like they have an impact on yours.

We believe in sustainable growth, which you can measure and improve upon. It’s about finding your voice and using it to talk to those you care about. This way, you can attract satisfied customers with a strong affinity to your brand. Customers who gladly come back for more and become advocates for your business.

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Astara Western Europe chooses The Reference for a new digital platform

The Reference has been chosen as a srategic partner for several brands of Astara Western Europe to build a future-proof digital platform.

MACH architecture on the rise among Belgian B2B key players

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Atlas Copco demonstrate the power of MACH in B2B at an exclusive event organized by The Reference together with commercetools.

How we created a food lovers app in 3 days using Generative AI

Dive into the behind-the-scenes of how we created a food lovers app in just three days with the help of Generative AI. From an empty whiteboard to a full user experience with personalized content.

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