Online Marketing

Temu and WeatherTech were the top performing brands that ran ads during Super Bowl LVII in the retail category, according to EDO, Inc., a platform measuring predictive behaviors driven by convergent TV advertising. EDO ranks ads based on incremental online activity for a brand or product immediately following an ad airing. EDO has scored the effectiveness of every…

What's the future of e-commerce? It's a question most retailers ask when looking at an expansive and sometimes overwhelming e-commerce landscape. E-commerce sales have grown 50 percent over the past couple years. While that number has tapered off more recently, e-commerce is a mainstay. Amazon.com is a big player in the e-commerce field, as an increasing number…

There’s much to be said for looking forward into the coming year, as opposed to looking back. After all, every new year comes with its own set of hopes, expectations and even promises. With that in mind, here are four New Year’s-inspired resolutions which every digital marketer should take to heart to make the most…

The proliferation of online shopping channels has given consumers more options for when, where and how they shop. These options have plugged consumers into a perpetual state of shopping where time or location doesn't limit them. While this has allowed consumers more control over their shopping experience, it's also put more pressure on brands and…

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…

Just like that, the holiday season is upon us. For brands everywhere, it's time to promote your gifting offering. This season will pose new challenges with rising media costs, shifting consumer sentiment, and declining digital measurement capabilities post Apple ATT. However, this year also presents new opportunities with consumers looking to celebrate a true post-pandemic…

In episode 368 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Brendan Lokes, brand media manager at Carhartt, a manufacturer of premium clothing and workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality and fit. Lokes discusses why Carhartt has formed a partnership with Snapchat and Bitmoji (0:48), how the brand listened to customer demand for Carhartt…

Marketers are being backed into a corner. The ways customers want to interact with brands is changing. The rise of data restrictions is constraining marketers in how they can collect information on their audience. But above all, too much competition has led to the decline of digital channel efficacy — and brands are having trouble…

The pandemic was an extraordinary time for the retail community and, in 2022, retail marketers are still adjusting to the post-pandemic marketplace and the major, lasting shifts in consumer behavior. For example, with brick-and-mortar outlets forced to close during lockdown, the popularity of online shopping rose significantly during the pandemic. Another trend that has outlasted…

This episode was recorded at CRMC 2022 in Chicago. In episode 357 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jennifer Hoth, director of global loyalty marketing and CRM at ASICS Digital, a division of ASICS, the global sporting goods, footwear and apparel retailer. Listen in as Hoth discusses the ASICS Digital business and her…