Creative

The Renaissance of Creative Messaging in a Post-Cookie World
January 10, 2024 at 10:16 am

Every industry, including retail, is feeling the effects of moving away from the reliance on third-party cookies. However, this shift is also bringing us back to the essence of marketing — making content that audiences really connect with emotionally. It’s not just a challenge; it’s an opportunity for retail marketing to have a total creative…

Reshaping Holiday Beauty Marketing: Visual Authenticity and the AI Revolution
December 7, 2023 at 12:39 pm

As the holiday season nears, artificial intelligence is transforming retail marketing in the beauty sector. However, responsible AI usage is crucial to maintaining trust with wary consumers. Our VisualGPS research revealed that in 2023, AI makes 63 percent of Americans very nervous, rising from 53 percent in 2022. So, as AI-generated visual content enters the…

Michaels Unveils Brand Refresh, New Tagline
August 16, 2023 at 11:53 am

Specialty arts-and-crafts retailer Michaels announced earlier this week that it was launching a new brand identity "focused on helping core and new customers alike bring their creative ideas to life." The announcement comes as the Texas-based retailer, which operates over 1,290 stores, celebrates its 50th anniversary, according to a company press release. The refresh includes a…

Creative That Performs Should Be Your Brand’s Goal
May 3, 2023 at 11:39 am

The great French writer Alexandre Dumas famously said, “There are two distinct sorts of ideas: those that proceed from the head and those that emanate from the heart.” Although he wasn't speaking about the yin-and-yang between creativity and return on investment measurement in advertising, he could have been. The creativity behind a brand’s marketing is…

3 Consumer Trends to Shape Retailer Ad Creative
February 8, 2023 at 3:17 pm

There are a lot of reasons for retailers to be super focused on deals, deals, deals. The economy is tight, inflation is up, and the first half of Q1 is typically a time for clearance pricing to make way for spring merchandise. While low prices and sales are a driver of impulse purchases, sales messages…

Braze Exec: Effective Creative is Key in Building Meaningful Moments, Customer Loyalty
December 14, 2022 at 3:28 pm

In this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mariam Asmar, vice president of strategic consulting at Braze, a leading comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers interactions between consumers and brands they love. Asmar discusses her professional background and the Braze business (1:00), her take on the state of the e-commerce industry…

Rebound for Retail: How Mobile Can Achieve Memorability for Retailers
September 21, 2022 at 12:01 pm

Over the past few years, there’s been an increasing shift towards online retail, particularly with many of the attitudes adopted over the course of the pandemic now a part of everyday life. And many of these transactions are being carried out on mobile devices through different channels, such as “traditional” e-commerce platforms and social platforms.…

5 Ways to Grow Your Brand and Monetize Your Content
August 9, 2022 at 5:26 pm

Over the past few years, we've seen massive growth in the number of online influencers and sellers, thanks in large part to the rise of the creator economy. Some estimates say approximately 50 million people worldwide are currently creating some form of content. However, many creators don't know how to grow their brand and successfully…

Data and Design: 5 Ways Visuals Can Help Amplify Your Business
June 30, 2022 at 3:44 pm

More often than not, a consumer’s opinion of a retailer results from a quick snapshot. Sometimes it's an ad seen on TV. Other times it's walking by a storefront and seeing what's on display. Or even just seeing a brand’s design on a co-worker’s shirt. One thing is certain when it comes to a retailer’s…