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Is it Time to Ditch Points and Redefine Brand Loyalty Programs?
Point-based brand loyalty programs feel completely outdated, and it’s time to make a major change. In today’s hyper-connected world where brands inundate users by the millions, loyalty is more about emotional connections than rewards. Brands need to reconsider their strategy to match the new consumer trends. Brand loyalty programs are just as much about perks…
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…
Prioritizing Brand Safety in a World of Fake News
Scrolling through social media platforms feels like dodging potholes on a bumpy road. Everywhere you click, there’s misinformation- from viral conspiracies and AI-generated content farms to brands hopping on a hashtag bang wagon. What’s real? And even more, what’s authentic anymore? For brands, this air of mistrust is a big issue especially with Gen Z,…
Digital Ad Spend Trends: Where Are Brands Shifting Investment?
Ever wondered why the same trendy handbags or cool kitchen gadgets seem to follow you everywhere—whether it’s Instagram, YouTube, or any other platform you scroll through? It’s not a coincidence—it’s a result of brands investing heavily in targeted digital ads. As ad sends shifts to be more specific, data-driven platforms, brands are ensuring their products stay…
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…
Is CSR in Advertising a trend or much more?
Ever notice how every brand’s talking about saving the planet these days? They aren’t selling products—they’re selling values. From eco-friendly handbags to fast-food chains, today brands are seeing the power of investing in sustainable sourcing. These investments are part of a larger shift toward corporate social responsibility (CSR) in marketing. Well, this shift is not…
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…
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…
What the X Advertising Boycott Taught Us About Branding
From the first time the owner of X, Elon Musk, called out advertisers to the full X advertising boycott, controversy around the role of brands on the social media site have been shaky at best. Watching on in horror and confusion, the world has already witnessed Musk’s unconventional style collide with the platform’s traditional advertising…
How B2B Brands Use an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy to Connect
Have you ever wondered how powerful it can be to reach your audience through multiple channels, all working together? Think about it as a marketing strategy where every touchpoint — social media, email, website and beyond — is seamlessly integrated into one cohesive plan. That’s what omnichannel is all about. An omnichannel marketing strategy can…
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