Ruchi Roy
Special Rundown of September Marketing News — 8 Bite-Sized Stories Every Marketer Must Know
September showed the fall and rise of the market and its existing brands and businesses. While Google was getting ready to face the heat in its antitrust trial, and META continued its never-ending saga of algorithm tinkering, other major moves were happening. Don’t worry; we’ve sifted through the noise to bring you the juicy bits…
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Sustainable Marketing Events: The Future Marketers Need to Embrace
Sustainability has officially infiltrated every corner of our world—from how we shop to how businesses operate and, of course, how marketing events should be run. A focus on ethical sustainability is no longer just a box to be checked, it’s a way of life. And guess what? Consumers are ready to pay more for it. …
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Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture?
Starbucks has been brewing headlines again, and no, it’s not the financial woes or some new secret latte. This time, it’s about the newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, a seasoned F&B industry pro. While we send virtual high-fives to Brian and the coffee giant for this shake-up, one can’t help but wonder—what’s going behind…
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Why Walmart is the New Darling of Third-Party Marketplace Sellers
Move over, Amazon—there’s a new retail media advertiser stealing the spotlight among third-party marketplace sellers. Walmart just posted a jaw-dropping 26% growth in Q2 2024, and it’s all thanks to Walmart Connect. Since the pandemic shook up the retail scene, Walmart stepped up its game, trading grocery aisles for digital dominance. Forget being just a…
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Why Have Pop-Up Stores Become the New Thing for Luxury Brands?
Retailers have been playing the pop-up store game for years, using quirky setups to lure in curious passersby, window shoppers, and anyone with FOMO. Imagine stepping out your front door and seeing a giant cheeseburger lounging in a hammock under a tent with a neon sign that says, “For all lazy bums!” If you’re like…
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The Apple vs. Google Third-Party Cookie War
Between the Google third-party cookies fiasco and Apple’s cape of privacy crusaders—in the browser war, nobody is winning users with their data privacy promises. While Apple champions itself as the defender of user privacy through polished ads and bold claims, Google faces the challenge of navigating a world where third-party cookies are increasingly scrutinized. With…
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Adapt Signal-Based Marketing or Lose to Data Privacy
In a world where Google seems to change its cookie policies as often as we refresh our feeds and consumers are dodging ads like they’re in a video game—something has to give. Enter signal-based marketing, a classic client-building tactic with machine learning analytics and data-combing. Remember when marketing was more about building real connections than…
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What Advertisers Should Know About Pinterest AI Tools
Need to message someone? Hit them up on WhatsApp. Curious about what celebs are up to? Scroll through Instagram. Need to roast a new public policy? Vent on X. But when it’s time to dive into aesthetics and ideas, most Americans head straight to Pinterest. The 15th most-used social media platform has quietly become a…
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2024 Advertising Trends: Visuals Over Narratives, Products Over Pricing
According to a fresh report by Smartly, the AI-powered ad tech company, marketers face some major surprises—especially if they want to keep up with the ever-changing tastes of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. This report offers new insights and timeless reminders for brands hoping to create show-stopping ad creatives and campaigns. Traditional motivators like interest,…
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Fostering Brand Loyalty through Audio Streaming Platforms in Audience
We’ve come a long way from changing radio stations to subscribing to podcasts and audio streaming platforms. It’s been a journey of evolving audio experiences—from waiting for hours to listen to our favorite radio jockeys to simply clicking on an audiobook whenever we want. The journey was not profound only for listeners but for businesses…
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