The Holiday season is quickly approaching, and with calendars packed and teams pulled in every direction, it’s easy to lose sight of the goals set earlier in the year. Now’s the perfect time to pause, reevaluate your strategy, and ensure your plans are optimized to perform. Whether you’re finalizing print, digital, or omnichannel efforts, here Read More 8 Actionable Tips to Supercharge Your Holiday Marketing Strategy
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What AI Misses: The Untapped Power of Your 24+ Month Buyers
AI-driven marketing thrives on recent data—constantly optimizing toward the behaviors of your most active customers and visitors. That makes sense from a machine-learning perspective. The more recent the signal, the stronger the predictive power. But in that recency bias, one valuable audience often gets left behind: your deep-lapsed buyers. These are customers who haven’t purchased Read More What AI Misses: The Untapped Power of Your 24+ Month Buyers
CohereOne Talks Postal Affairs with Matt Jensen of Midland Paper
CohereOne: Matt, postal affairs seem to be a hot-button issue these days. What’s been happening in the industry? Matt Jensen: Absolutely. Since 2021, we’ve had eight postal rate increases, including another one set to take effect this July. The compounding effect of these hikes has far outpaced the Consumer Price Index and caused real disruption Read More CohereOne Talks Postal Affairs with Matt Jensen of Midland Paper
When a Company Stops Mailing Catalogs: The Risks and Realities of Going Cold Turkey
In today’s uncertainty, many companies are tempted to cut back on traditional marketing channels like direct mail, assuming that their online presence will seamlessly fill the gap. But for businesses in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space, especially those with a history of catalog / print marketing, stopping mailings abruptly can have severe repercussions and unintended consequences. Read More When a Company Stops Mailing Catalogs: The Risks and Realities of Going Cold Turkey
Navigating Election Season: Smart Strategies for Marketing Investments
Election season brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities for marketers. With heightened public interest and shifting consumer behaviors, the stakes are high, making it crucial to navigate this period carefully. Here’s how to ensure your marketing dollars are well-spent while avoiding potential pitfalls. Be Careful with Mail the Week Before the Election Mailboxes Read More Navigating Election Season: Smart Strategies for Marketing Investments
July 2024 Trends
We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. June 2024: Summer Boost: Rising Consumer Engagement The apparel sector shows strong demand compared to other industries experiencing subdued or stable demand. Despite this, all sectors saw increased consumer engagement in June. The Read More July 2024 Trends
June 2024 Trends
We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024. May 2024: Embracing the Summer Slowdown Despite economic challenges like inflation, consumer engagement remains strong, supporting our positive outlook for 2024. While we expect a temporary slowdown in the economy, there are still Read More June 2024 Trends
May 2024 Trends
We compiled trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range April 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024. April 2024: Spring Softness Continues Following a sluggish trend, shopper activity remained subdued in April. Although demand for apparel remained robust, other sectors experienced declines compared to the previous year. Despite economic challenges such Read More May 2024 Trends
Marketing KPIs: March 2024 Trends
Want to discover the latest industry developments for March 2024? Gain valuable insights with in-depth analyses from more than 100 diverse brands, uncovering key trends shaping the landscape. March 2024: Spring Softness After a strong February, shoppers took a breath in March. Demand for apparel remained strong, and home and furniture retailers saw improving market Read More Marketing KPIs: March 2024 Trends
Marketing KPIs: February 2024 Trends
Want to discover the latest industry developments for February 2024? Gain valuable insights with in-depth analyses from more than 100 diverse brands, uncovering key trends shaping the landscape. February 2024: Robust Performance In February, there was significant growth in online activity, with sessions up by 12% year-over-year (YOY), indicating increased traffic to the platform. Additionally, Read More Marketing KPIs: February 2024 Trends