Trends: Retail
The crisis of coronavirus: See how brands are trying to stop the spread.
To date, the World Health Organization has identified more than 118,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. And companies across the country (and undoubtedly, the world) are identifying … Read article
The rise of resale, social selling and online shopping.
Cleaning out your closet? It just got a lot more social. Thanks to companies like Poshmark, peer-to-peer transactions are now possible… and profitable. With an online marketplace that feels like a soc … Read article
Corona: The unlikely victim of the coronavirus.
In the simplest terms, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, which can cause illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases have ranged from mild to severe symptoms … Read article
What brands can learn from the White Claw Summer and Popeyes crazes.
We’ve all seen how one company’s new product or campaign (ex: Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches + White Claw) can go viral across the internet… the question is, how? Brands strategically plant their product … Read article
Social Marketing Example #1: Burger King Real Meals
When you think of creative social marketing that champions the greater good, Burger King probably isn’t top of mind. Back in the 70s, the folks at Burger King urged us to “Have it your way” in this ch … Read article
You have beef with me? Why many consumers are opting meatless.
Grilling season is upon us. Cue the backyard barbecues, smell of burgers in the neighborhood and hordes of hungry people in line at your local meat counter. Or… maybe scratch that last part. For years … Read article
“Sparking Joy” has sparked a consumer lifestyle revolution.
“Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time,” explains Marie Kondo, author of the life-changing book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. If you haven’t read the boo … Read article
Astrology and advertising: Do the stars affect consumer spending?
I pay attention to astrology about as much as the next person. I read my horoscope a few times a month. I own a necklace with the constellation of my sign, Aquarius. And I take the occasional astrolog … Read article
Shoppers want help from technology and social media, not sales associates.
When I’m shopping (in stores and online), I’m also having a full-on fashion show. I’m sending photos of potential purchases with texts like, “Do you like this?” and “Where could I wear that?” But for … Read article
Holiday marketing: How soon is too soon?
When it comes to early holiday marketing, what are your sentiments? The more the merrier Still eating leftover Halloween Candy Please don’t talk to me until December Holiday marketing…while some adv … Read article






















