Thursday, November 14, 2019

How brands can tap into the self-care trend

Self-care. Me time. Choosing happy. These are all phrases floating around the Internet and social media space, but the phrases are more than a mantra, especially for younger consumers. Self-care is a $450 million market with memberships to gyms and spas only the tip of the iceberg. Here's how brands can tap into the self care market. >>

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Expert: Why targeting isn't always working for brands

Using data to better target advertising to the right consumer is a typical occurrence for most brands and marketers. Yet, many still don't see a return on investment for their efforts. So, is the data wrong? Or is it the way these brands are personalizing ads and content? We asked a digital expert for insight. >>

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Forecast: Halloween, Holiday shopping a mixed bag

Costumes and candy will add up for merchants and brands over the next week. That's a key takeaway from the National Retail Federation's Halloween forecast, which suggests party-goers will spend nearly $9 billion through October 31. >>

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Study finds phone addiction real, loyalty moving mobile

Consumers the world over are more attached to their phone every day. To the point that, according to one report, more than half of people will reach for a phone first thing in the morning, even before speaking to another person. This addiction to and reliance upon phones is changing how consumers behave and should also change the approach of businesses and merchants. >>

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Study IDs disconnect between retailers, consumers over data

Concerns about data privacy are high in the minds of both consumers and businesses, but there is a disconnect between the two over just how data can or should be collected, stored, and used. That's a key takeaway from new data out from Deloitte. >>

Thursday, October 03, 2019

Brands: Why trust goes hand in hand with privacy

According to data out from Akamai most (71%) of consumers have downloaded software to help protect their data online. In addition, Pew finds most (91%) consumers believe they've lost control of how their data is collected and used. This means more consumers are feeling untrusting of brands and marketers - and is an indicator that brands must begin rebuilding that trust. >>

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Study: Look for mobile to impact holiday buying

Shoppers won't just be using their mobile devices to compare prices or look for product details this holiday season. According to RetailMeNot's Holiday Insights Guide shoppers will spend about 30% more than average via mobile devices; this is pushing more merchant to invest in mobile capabilities. >>

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Shoppers want subscriptions, here's how to meet the demand

According to some reports about 90% of software companies will be part of the subscription model by 2020, and it isn't just software. There are subscription boxes for everything from books to shave clubs and even high-end wines. Here's how your business can compete. >>

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Forecast: Look for holiday retail boost

Deloitte's new holiday retail forecast may put more black on merchants' bottom lines. That, because overall their experts believe holiday spending will increase about 5% YoY with online sales increasing unto 20% YoY. >>

Monday, September 16, 2019

Studies: Savings, payment options key for online shoppers

It is no secret that online shoppers are quite savvy at saving money or that they want a seamless checkout experience. Two new report, however, underline just how much the right deals and offers, as well as the right payment options, can impact e-tailers upcoming holiday season. >>

Saturday, September 07, 2019

How to Market Your Dental Practice

Of course, your dental practice should always have excellent customers service. Patients should always want to refer their neighbors, their friends, their families that live nearby. You want as great of word of mouth as possible. There are other things that you want too though. >>

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Study finds security key to keeping customers

Real or perceived, security issues are a problem for businesses, and it doesn't matter how big or small. According to a joint Forrester and BitSight report more than one-third (38%) of businesses believe they've lost business because of security issues within their business. >>

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Expert: How hyper-personalization and data are changing advertising

Data is becoming more abundant, available, and usable for more than just targeting.  Data sources can include brand, geo/browser, cookie, third-party, social, real-time, publisher, contextual, user-generated, weather and decisioning platforms. For the first time in the history of advertising, brands and agencies cannot only target specific audiences, but literally produce and deploy thousands (or millions) of unique and relevant ads and messages to each member or group. And, according to one expert, those on the cutting edge of data can expect to see great results. >>

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

How to use SMS to reactivate abandoned shopping carts

Texting a shopper who left a full shopping cart could bring in a wealth of new sales. That is a key takeaway from new SlickText data which found that, on average, merchants and retailers were able to recover about 20% of abandoned carts simply by texting the shopper who left the purchases unfinished. >>

Friday, July 26, 2019

Reports: Experience key to engagement

Two new reports are an indicator that brands need to be focused on the customer experience. According to researchers, connection and personalization are key for customer engagement, as if the quality of the ad environment. >>