Online Video

Video Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
July 31, 2017 at 10:03 am

Video marketing content is undeniably powerful. It’s visual, engaging and interactive. Once the province of large companies with million-dollar ad budgets, video campaigns are now accessible to small business owners. The rise of streaming video and smartphone technology means that it’s never been easier or more cost effective to create video content. Retail companies can…

PulseTV Relying on Email, Video for CRM
June 5, 2017 at 12:17 pm

In episode 95 of Total Retail Talks, recorded at our live podcast event in Chicago earlier this spring, Tom Zegar, co-founder of PulseTV, an online retailer of general merchandise, shares how the company is successfully using email marketing and video to engage, acquire and develop relationships with its customers.

Leading on Camera
April 5, 2017 at 3:32 pm

In today’s retail marketplace, more than ever, companies need to be ready to adapt. Fluctuations can happen rapidly and unexpectedly. It’s critical for employees at every level to understand a company’s strategy, particularly in times of change. The real challenge lies in making sure that strategy is conveyed clearly, consistently and authentically. You might be…

Leadership in Focus: Bringing Out Your Best on Camera
April 4, 2017 at 3:43 pm

In today’s retail marketplace, more than ever, companies need to be ready to adapt. Fluctuations can happen rapidly and unexpectedly. It’s critical for employees at every level to understand a company’s strategy, particularly in times of change. The real challenge lies in making sure that strategy is conveyed clearly, consistently and authentically. You might be […]

YouTube a Sales Driver for Makeup Brands
November 1, 2016 at 11:53 am

YouTube is a boon for makeup brands, spurred by various tutorial makers, such as Michelle Phan, Bethany Mota and Zoe Sugg. It's the ideal landscape in which to hawk beauty products, said Candace Corlett, president of WSL Strategic Retail, a consulting firm. "It's a platform for people to showcase themselves. And what do I want to show…

James Allen's Strategy for Acquiring Millennials
September 19, 2016 at 12:02 pm

James Allen is an online retailer of diamond and bridal jewelry. Like most every other retailer, capturing the wallet share of millennials is critical to the brand's future. In episode 53 of Total Retail Talks, Johanna Tzur, chief marketing officer of James Allen, details how a partnership with BuzzFeed and a mobile-first approach is paying…

Tips for Creating a Successful Video Program
June 10, 2016 at 9:10 am

A “viral” video has the ability to launch a brand from obscurity into a household name overnight. Yet with so much competition in the marketplace for consumers’ eyeballs — 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute — it's unlikely that one of your company's videos will ever go viral. But that doesn't…

Kohl's Taps Celebrities, Consumer-Generated Content and Periscope for Oscars
February 9, 2016 at 10:30 am

Kohl’s is pairing social activations and live streaming with a sponsorship for this year’s Academy Awards, sharing an in-depth viewing experience and party preparation ideas in the days before the broadcast. Saturday Night Live actress Vanessa Bayer will be appearing in Kohl’s content on social media, which provides followers with various guides to hosting an Oscars…

Amazon Inks Deal With Mattel for American Girl TV Specials
February 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm

If your little one is a fan of Mattel's American Girl dolls, you may want to consider a Prime membership. Or at least make sure yours doesn't expire anytime soon. Amazon.com announced a deal with the toy maker for production of four live-action specials based on the brand's characters. What's more, the online retailer has the…