Data & Insights Keys to Success: The 3 Dualities. Successful leaders, teams and companies that endure over the long run seek to find ways to balance, unite and integrate opposing dualities into a harmonic and flexible approach that leverage opposing tendencies without merging or averaging them. Here are three key dualities we should all become masters of managing whether it be personally or for […] Rishad Tobaccowala March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAILegal & CriminalStreamingResults & InvestmentGeneral BusinessMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing HSN Evolves Video Commerce Across Channels, From Cable to TikTok In episode 443 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Rob Robillard, chief merchandising officer of HSN, a leading interactive and lifestyle retailer that is part of Qurate Retail Group. Listen in as Robillard provides an overview of HSN’s history in enabling video commerce and live shopping (1:00), the retailer’s increased focus on streaming […] Joe Keenan March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Dept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicMerchandisingShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTikTokHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesStreamingAcquisitionStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsPartnershipsPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Command Your Brand with PriceSpider’s Brett Banner & Rae Guimond We are partnering on today’s episode with Pricespider, who helps the world’s brands, big and small, to enrich the consumer journey and build long-lasting relationships with their shoppers, resulting in more revenue and higher profit margins. The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by SVP of strategy & Director of strategy for PriceSpider – […] The CPG Guys March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationAIPodcastsStrategyShoppersConsumersData & InsightsPartnershipsMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesCOVID19Vendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Michaels Puts Makers in the Spotlight for New Ad Campaign, In-Store Selling Pilot Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace. MakerPlace by Michaels was designed to be an Etsy challenger of sorts, creating a space for “makers” to connect with shoppers and sell their handmade goods. It also serves as a destination for […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 2 min read Marketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarShoppersStrategyPredictions and ForecastsStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPartnershipsMerchandisingData & InsightsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights SharkNinja taps Horizon next to fuel data powered growth SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company, today named Horizon Next as their Media Agency of Record across the US and Canada. SharkNinja has engaged Next to design a data powered strategy that balances innovation and advanced analytics to accelerate retail and DTC growth. Next will leverage its game-changing proprietary connected marketing platform, blu., to identify actionable […] Martechcube March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsConsumersDept. FuelStrategyStore LocationTechnology & InnovationAIInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: OOHBig DataAssociatesMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max to Crack Down on Password Sharing The streaming service will soon end password sharing, and users will have to get their own accounts. RetailWire March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Primes New Paid Membership Program Following in the footsteps of Amazon Prime and Walmart+, Target announced the launching of Target Circle 360, a new paid membership program described by the company as “a new paid membership that includes unlimited free same-day delivery for orders over $35 in as little as an hour with no delivery fees or markups, free two-day […] MorningNewsBeat March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read TargetDeliveryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonWalmartPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreConsumersShoppersStreamingDept. FuelKrogerPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces EU Hits Apple With $2 Billion Antitrust Fine In a landmark decision, Apple faced a hefty fine of 1.84 billion euros, marking its first violation of EU competition regulations. The penalty stems from allegations of hindering competition in the music streaming market through App Store restrictions. RetailWire March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 < 1 min read CompetitionLegal & CriminalGovernmentStreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How audience measurement innovation benefits the media industry The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. […] Nielsen March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 5 min read Big DataData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: UGCConsumersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: OOHMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply ChainStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Qurate Retail Group looks to streaming growth as Q4 revenue declines The company this week also announced that QVC U.S. chief merchant Stacy Bowe is HSN’s new president. RetailDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Tubi refreshes brand to build on momentum with young, diverse audiences The most-watched free ad-supported streaming service in the U.S. rolled out sonic branding and a more vibrant visual style. MarketingDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Preps New Advertising Solutions Advertising Age reports that Amazon has a new product team that is “developing a range of modeled and contextual addressability solutions” that, the story says, is “part of its long-term strategy to win online advertising in the post-cookie era.” “Addressability,”Ad Age explains, “allows for better targeting and measuring of specific audiences. Without cookies, internet ads […] MorningNewsBeat February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaConsumersUnileverPartnershipsDept. FuelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Dick’s enlists Kathryn Hahn, Will Arnett to showcase e-commerce convenience A new ad campaign features streaming buys on Amazon and Netflix and nods to trendy products like the Stanley tumbler. RetailDive February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FuboTV Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox FuboTV, a sports streaming platform, has taken legal action to halt a collaborative effort by Disney’s ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox. This move aims to thwart the partners’ plan of offering a bundled sports streaming package, which Fubo claims promotes illegal market manipulation and undermines its competitors. RetailWire February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Colder weather and NFL playoffs drive increased TV usage in January Audiences stream a record 40.8 billion viewing minutes on Jan. 13, 2024 Chilly weather, coupled with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, helped boost total TV viewership 3.7% in January. While historically characteristic for the month, the uptick was perhaps more noteworthy because it was 1.4% above its level last year—a reporting period that was […] Nielsen February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 5 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastWeatherInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData VisualizationMarketing: UGCGamingHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersDeliveryDept. FuelDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3B as retail media race turns to streaming The deal helps Walmart catch up with Amazon and comes as its U.S. advertising unit grew revenue by 30% in fiscal 2024. MarketingDive February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming The post 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming appeared first on Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingPredictions and ForecastsGeneral BusinessMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Mexican Regulators Order Amazon To Reveal Its Algorithms The Associated Press reports that Amazon has been ordered by Mexico’s Federal Commission on Economic Competition (COFECE) to reveal its algorithms and inform vendors on the platform “of all the variables and factors that are taken into consideration in selecting promoted items, to encourage certainty and transparency.” In addition, COFECE is ordering Amazon to “wall […] MorningNewsBeat February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read AmazonInternational - North AmericaCompetitionStreamingDeliveryVendorsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyEconomyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Finally MNB reader Doug Galli has a reaction to my argument that while Amazon may try to steer shoppers to products with higher margins, so do many retailers: Kevin, you are correct on this point of how retailers “merchandise” and market their respective stores. You work to steer customers toward higher margin products, which might not […] MorningNewsBeat February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 8 min read ShoppersAmazonTech: CashierlessStreamingBrick and MortarWalmartMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTargetMarketing: BroadcastDept. ApparelExecutivesCOVID19Marketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentInternationalEconomyCompetitionDeliveryRegional GroceryCostcoData & InsightsMarketing: UGCGovernmentDept. PaperAssociatesTechnology & InnovationStrategyStart UpsLegal & CriminalHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Lands Exclusive Rights To Stream NFL Playoff Game Amazon has won exclusive streaming rights for one National Football League game next season. The playoff will be available for viewers on the Prime Video platform. RetailWire February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Creating connections with Black Americans across media For Black Americans, content provides a common ground and sense of cultural credibility. Defined through media and exported globally in fashion, TV, music and more, this culture is fundamental in its ability to bridge meaningful connections with an increasingly diverse audience. And while representing Black America is already complex, 16% of the Black population is […] Nielsen February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BroadcastData & InsightsInsight ProvidersBig DataPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityStreamingTrends: MarketingThick DataTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsConsumersDept. ApparelMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Developer vs. non-developer is the wrong divide; what matters with no-code is knowing what you’re doing Dear marketing readers: hang in with me here. I have a point. Promise. I started programming as a kid, writing multiplayer games for dial-up bulletin board systems (BBSs) — a precursor to the web and social media as we know it today. It was the late 80’s, early 90’s, and I mostly wrote in a […] chiefmartec February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 6 min read Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsAIDept. NonfoodMarketing: Digital MediaData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Toys & GamesResults & InvestmentShoppersCustomer ExperienceDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Retail Networks Need Unprecedented Network Resilience and Control In years past, the word “on-demand” has been used to describe videos or streaming services. However, I believe that “on-demand” can now be used to describe the expectations of today’s consumer. Customers now want a shopping experience that’s always on, responds in real time, and gives the most up-to-date information. This has created a scenario […] Dee Dee Pare’ February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainShoppersCustomer ExperienceBOPISBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: In StoreTech: IoTDeliveryCOVID19AssociatesMarketing: OOHDept. NonfoodJohnson & JohnsonPredictions and ForecastsStreamingResults & InvestmentMarketing: Digital MediaPop UpsDept. GroceryJ&JStore LocationTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailDept. ApparelRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FaceTime with the Content Guy: Scattershot Marketing+ Good piece in The Atlantic about how so many streaming services adopted the “+” as a way of differentiating themselves. (As in “Paramount+” or “Disney+.”) My question is whether this is more a scattershot marketing effort that reflects a lack of conviction about what a thing is, not to mention what the economics of what […] MorningNewsBeat February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ To Ban Password Sharing Disney is following the same path as rival Netflix by clamping down on password sharing on its streaming platform. RetailWire February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Out of home: the TV audience that’s bigger than you think While more TV content is available on demand than ever before, TV audiences are still eager to watch key programming live. And some of these big moments are getting viewers off the couch and out of the house. Whether they’re viewing in a bar with friends, on the road at an airport or working out […] Nielsen February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 4 min read Marketing: OOHMarketing: BroadcastBig DataInsight ProvidersStreamingDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaHoliday & EventsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Resolution Revolution: Financial Brands Can Gain Insight from Non-Finance Sectors When the calendar turns over every year, consumers find comfort in numbers: pounds to lose, drinks to not drink, and in 2024 – dollars to save. Mintel research shows six in ten US adults noted improving their finances as one of their top three goals for the next year, only one percentage point lower than […] Mintel February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 4 min read ConsumersResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageStrategyPartnershipsTargetDept. NonfoodEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationStreamingUnileverTwitterTikTokPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Making Up For Lost Time Reacting to Amazon’s plan to create a pay tier for its Alexa smart speaker system, one MNB reader wrote: Our main household use for Alexa is to control lights, heat, and A/C. If they start charging for it, we will stop using it. There are many other platforms available for home control that do not […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 16 min read Technology & InnovationAIStreamingShoppersDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodAssociatesTech: CashierlessMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesCostcoMarketing: BroadcastAmazonRegional GroceryDept. FreshKrogerRestaurantsAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyHealth & WellnessDollar GeneralPackagingExecutivesDeliveryCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreWalmartDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeWegmansWhole FoodsWalgreensReturnsHoliday & EventsGovernmentMarketing: VoiceDept. BeverageData & InsightsInsight ProvidersOwned Brands (Private Label)MergersMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsAhold DelhaizePricing & PromotionsBig DataSustainabilityDept. OTCStrategyDept. HBCDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and Mortar84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Composable Commerce is More Attainable Than Brands Think. Here’s Why From having their morning coffee waiting for them at the click of a button, to winding down with a personalized movie recommendation on Netflix, consumers are accustomed to personalized experiences at every touchpoint throughout their day. Their expectations while shopping are no different. And while retailers are clear on the need to tailor for individual […] Peter Karpas January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersShoppersStreamingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsResults & InvestmentInternationalStrategyMarketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. HBCDept. BeverageMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Streaming unwrapped: Streaming viewership goes to the library in 2023 Americans streamed 21 million years’ worth of content last year The growing bounty of content on streaming services has forever changed TV viewing behavior, with streaming consumption now consistently accounting for the biggest driver of TV usage1. And while the time we spend with TV is largely flat, our time spent streaming video continues to […] Nielsen January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 4 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaBig DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: UGCDept. NonfoodCOVID19ConsumersSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Finance Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked