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Weekly Recap – December 4, 2015
It’s a social media world, we’re just in it. What are the preferred platforms? Facebook and Twitter are the preferred networks US companies use, according to eMarketer. Instagram is quickly climbing t … Read more

Customers crave reward programs—just ask Starbucks.
In 2015, restaurant loyalty program memberships rose 107 percent, and today, more than 55 million Americans are members of at least one restaurant or fast food reward program. Whether it’s coffee, fas … Read more

Instagram: Best of 2015.
2015 was a big year for this visual-only social platform. From updates to current features to new editing options and filters, Instagram has been reshaped to better suit its audience. For retailers, i … Read more

15 causes to support on Giving Tuesday.
They say it’s better to give than to receive, and at Brogan & Partners, we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 15 charities our team members support wholeheartedly—many giving … Read more

Weekly Recap – November 27, 2015
Ready, steady, go. Is your website ready for Black Friday? Last year, $1.5 billion in sales were generated on Black Friday. Want a piece of that? Review Hubspot’s seven quick and dirty tips for gettin … Read more

Shutdown and Slow Shop with me.
Now that retailers have managed online commerce, they’re inviting consumers back into the store for an experience called slow shopping. Akin to its distant cousin slow food and step-brother slow trave … Read more

4 popular retail store reward programs.
According to the 2015 COLLOQUY Loyalty Census, there are more than 434 million memberships in retail store reward programs. Why are they so popular within this industry, you ask? Maybe it’s because re … Read more

Reward programs are here to stay, and here’s why.
It’s official. Reward programs have taken over. To date, 65 percent of marketers have implemented a brand loyalty program—offering customers points, prizes, money and miles for making purchases and en … Read more

Weekly Recap – November 20, 2015
Black Friday will be knee-deep in Millennials. Social Media Times says 95 percent prefer to wrap up their lists before they run out of Thanksgiving leftovers. They’re in good company. Nearly half of a … Read more

4 ways brands can use Pinterest this holiday season.
It’s officially the holiday season. Starbucks launched this year’s holiday cup and HoneyBaked Ham is getting social to boost sales. Brands are also getting seriously seasonal on Pinterest. Known as th … Read more