Social Media Marketing

Social media’s constant evolution is driven by innovative technology like artificial intelligence and data to take targeted retail marketing to the next level. Mainstream social platforms like TikTok and Instagram are enabling brands to provide customized and unique content to users, and each generation is getting influenced by “trending” products. The rise of social selling…

During this moment of uncertainty in the world of social commerce, marketers need a backup plan for the potential end of TikTok in the United States. Regardless of whether it goes away entirely or gets bought, the platform will likely undergo changes that impact the creator economy and, in turn, brands. The short-form video social…

We launched a simple innovation on a nipple cover in 2022 without a plan, investors, a following, and any money in a marketing budget. This was the beginning of CAKES body, which will generate over $30 million in revenue in its third year in business — and do so very profitably and donate over $1…

Fueled by growing numbers of Gen Zers entering the workforce and the resulting disposable income, influencer marketing has grown steadily worldwide — from $1.7 billion in 2016 to $21.1 billion in 2023. In fact, one-third of Gen Zers and one-quarter of millennials have made a purchase in the past three months based on an influencer’s recommendation.…

Brands are expected to spend $247 billion on social media marketing in 2024 to fight for consumers’ attention. With people spending more than two hours a day on social media, brands would be foolish not to spend their ad dollars on social platforms, right? According to recent data, brands may have it all wrong. For…

In episode 451 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Toral Patel, vice president of marketing and e-commerce at Kopari Beauty, a skin and body care brand focused on clean beauty products. Listen in as Patel provides an overview of the company and her role within the organization (1:00), the factors that have contributed…

In episode 450 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ranu Coleman, head of marketing at PatPat, a leading children's apparel e-commerce brand. Listen in as Coleman provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses her professional background (2:10), PatPat's localized marketing strategy designed to serve its diverse, global customer base (3:25), its primary…

Social media is no longer just a place to connect with friends; it has transformed into a powerful engine for businesses to acquire new customers. A recent survey revealed that a staggering 97 percent of marketers are leveraging social media to reach their target audiences. And the numbers don't lie — brands that embrace social…

In episode 448 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Libby Strachan, director of brand marketing at Free People, an Urban Outfitters, Inc. global lifestyle brand with offerings in unique apparel, intimate wear, shoes and accessories; and Kristen Dolan, senior vice president of growth at Influential, an AI social data and conversion technology. Strachan…

As a retail marketer, you’re an inherent trend watcher, which likely means you’ve caught the wave of the viral “ins and outs” lists that took over social media at the start of the year. And as a retail marketer you’re focused on connecting with customers and driving sales online and in-store. Evolving from a personal…