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We’ve just launched our first-ever Holiday Sweepstakes, with ten grand prizes for ten small businesses in ten cities: $10,000 in IRL ad media, each.
As AI accelerates and marketing budgets tighten, creativity is thriving in chaos, but only when guided by clarity. The boldest ideas are coming from brands that turn evidence into conviction and use data to bring creative freedom.
Marketers cannot overlook top- and mid-funnel tactics if they want to make a real impact in peak shopping season.
Everyone bets on Goliath, it’s the sensible thing to do after all. But think about this. David has technology at his disposal and knows how to use it.
As brands prepare for two of the most significant TV sporting events of the year, they need to adopt a strategy that will allow them to maximize their return on ad spend.
TikTok is the social media platform of the moment. With over 2 billion downloads and 850 million active monthly users, TikTok is home to passionate followers who enjoy trends and content creation.
Choosing your marketing strategy is a challenge, however, especially if you’re deciding between your in-house team or outsourcing. Both have pros and cons, and it comes down to deciding which will help you reach your goals.
Everyone wants to run optimal advertising campaigns, but when it comes to honing performance, marketers can often question if they are using their content appropriately and efficiently.
The good news? Retail shopping neared pre-pandemic levels this past holiday season, meaning spending is happening across the country, with 89% stating plans to spend at least as much as they did pre-pandemic.
The overarching theme of the new endemic era for the year ahead is agility. As we anticipate what to expect in 2022 and beyond, it is clear that the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving demand of consumers will be the key to success.
As stringent rules become the new normal, brand marketers should aspire to replicate the framework that regulated industries have perfected.
In a period of such comprehensive change, it can be difficult to assess the impact of a single trend. However, one overarching shift can help to explain many of the other changes taking place in retail and commerce: the convergence of media and retail.
Ultimately, consistency and authenticity are what will set brands apart. All experiences should reflect the brand’s values and aesthetics. And interactions should feel the same regardless of the device a customer is using.
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Although regulations for influencer marketing are still being defined, the industry would welcome more robust guidelines and is taking steps toward implementing this for the benefit of brands, audiences, and content creators.