Media & Marketing Shein, Temu have high customer overlap with TikTok Shop: report Even while facing a potential ban in the U.S., an Earnest Analytics report finds the platform is dominating social shopping. RetailDive April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokShoppersMarketing: Social Mediasocial commerceESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Kraft cooks up brand refresh, creative platform for unified sauce line The Kraft Sauces brand is tied to a “It’s not art. It’s Kraft.” creative platform that includes a playful content series across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. MarketingDive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read KraftHeinzMarketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart Connect Extends Retail Media Reach with More In-Store Opportunities, Access for Non-Endemic Advertisers Walmart plans to take its Connect retail media offering “to the next level” this year, by expanding access to international and non-endemic advertisers, doubling down on self-serve capabilities across its spectrum of advertiser tools and expanding in-store, onsite and offsite advertising opportunities. “The role of our advertising business is earning increased attention — especially after […] Retail TouchPoints April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 3 min read WalmartMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StorePartnershipsWalmart ConnectMarketing: BroadcastOmnichannelInternationalAcquisitionSponsoredTargetDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationShoppersMergersPredictions and ForecastsVendorsAIBrick and MortarData & InsightsUnileverExecutivesTikTokStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: TikTok launches new ad campaign to oppose sell-off bill The ByteDance-owned platform continues to leverage its reach in attempt to alleviate concerns regarding its influence. MarketingDive April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing A Creator on YouTube Earns $20,000 a Month to Make 1-Minute Videos In a bid to beat rival platforms like Instagram and TikTok, YouTube has revealed that numerous creators are now monetizing their short videos on the platform and earning a sizable paycheck. RetailWire March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing e.l.f. Cosmetics scores a social commerce first as it preps debut of TikTok Shop Super Brand Day e.l.f. Beauty has announced that e.l.f. Cosmetics will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, running 31st March to 3rd April. The highlight will be the debut of Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, e.l.f.’s newest product. e.l.f. Cosmetics has penned an original song for the debut of Power Grip Dewy […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsESG and CSRsocial commerceExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainInternational - UKShoppersPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & GamesDept. Natural / OrganicConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing E.l.f. Creates Original Song to Celebrate First-Ever TikTok Shop Super Brand Day Sale E.l.f. Cosmetics will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, which will put the brand front and center on the social media platform from March 31 to April 3, 2024. The special TikTok activation will complement E.l.f.’s larger celebration of the brand’s 20th anniversary and also mark its one-year anniversary […] Retail TouchPoints March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokShoppersPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsESG and CSRDept. HBCOperations & Supply ChainExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC U.S. News reveals the 2024 Best OTC Medicine & Health Products WASHINGTON – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, today published the second annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products. The latest edition of the rankings features 132 categories, with 33 brand new over-the-counter product categories included this year. The brands with the most No. 1 products […] MMR March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 2 min read Dept. HBCDept. OTCHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaConsumersJohnson & JohnsonJ&JMeta (Facebook)Thick DataDept. FuelTikTokTwitterData & InsightsMarketing: UGCPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationColgate-Palmolive 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Driving Revenue in the Digital Age: Mastering Live-Selling Live-selling has emerged as a powerful tool within the social commerce realm, where it offers brands an opportunity to boost sales while establishing authentic connections with their audience. Last year, the livestream e-commerce market reached $31.7 billion, nearly triple its size in 2021. That market is expected to more than double by 2026 to $67.8 billion, […] TotalRetail March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 3 min read ESG and CSRData & InsightsStreamingSustainabilitysocial commerceShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityConsultingPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. ApparelStrategyStore LocationDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Why the latest TikTok ban attempt is different — and what it means for marketers A ban could benefit Meta, weakening competition and options for advertisers, while a potential suitor will need to be well-versed in data management. MarketingDive March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionMeta (Facebook)Data & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Gen AI, Product Discovery and the Era of ‘AI Everywhere at Once’ in Retail Expectations for easy, seamless experiences — driven in part by the high bar set by Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok — have spilled over into other facets of consumers’ lives, including shopping. These global brands, and many B2C and B2B commerce brands, employ artificial intelligence to drive their customer experiences. However, AI isn’t a single science. […] Andrea Polonioli March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersConsumersAmazonData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsChatGPTGoogleConsultingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingStrategyResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: BroadcastTikTokDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing With a Ban Looming, TikTok Pushes Forward with New Commerce Features Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell its ownership of the app or face a ban in the U.S. Despite (or perhaps because of) this political pressure, TikTok is pushing forward on some big commerce ambitions — and the popular platform is putting success […] Retail TouchPoints March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokAITechnology & InnovationPartnershipsESG and CSRData & InsightsGovernmentMarketing: PrintShopifyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Harnessing QR codes on social networks In today’s digital age, where social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook reign supreme, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their target audience. One such method gaining traction is the strategic utilisation of QR codes within these social networks. By integrating TikTok QR code into marketing strategies, businesses can […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 4 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRData & InsightsConsumersPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsCompetitionDept. NonfoodTargetShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicCustomer ExperienceTrends: MarketingMarketing: In StoreStore LocationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Upside, Downside: How To Define Retail Responsibility The New York Times had a piece over the weekend about how young people, largely because of the impact of TikTok and other social media sites, have turned Sephora into a “retailer of choice.” According to the story, “Teenagers in the United States have said Sephora is their favorite beauty retailer, surpassing Ulta, according to […] MorningNewsBeat March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCTikTokThick DataESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsTrends: ConsumerResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)ExecutivesConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts? Late last month, Gartner made a stunning prediction, forecasting an imminent and dramatic decline in search engine traffic. “By 2026, traditional search engine volume will drop 25%,” the research firm said. “with search marketing losing market share to AI chatbots and other virtual agents.” The prediction seemed aggressive, especially given that Microsoft Bing — with its […] Bigtechnology March 15, 2024March 21, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIBigTechPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsStore LocationAmazonInsight ProvidersPodcastsChatGPTGoogleMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastStrategyTikTokStreamingConsumersVendorsExecutivesGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Media & Marketing TechCrunch Minute: A TikTok ban is looking more and more like impending reality Well, that was fast. After a House subcommittee gave its assent to a bill that would force the divestment of TikTok or ban it in the United States, the House itself voted in the affirmative, albeit with a few dozen votes of dissent. Now it’s off to the Senate, where high-profile support has already been […] TechCrunch March 15, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Potential US TikTok ban means brands must recognise the importance of diversifying their digital presence The US House of Representatives this week passed a bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It would give the social media giant’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell its controlling stake or the app would be blocked in the US. The bill passed overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote, and now needs […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsTwitterESG and CSRStrategyEconomyIndustry Conferences and EventsData & InsightsExecutivesHealth & WellnessConsumersLegal & CriminalBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says He’ll Form a Group To Buy TikTok Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is organizing an investor consortium to purchase TikTok as bipartisan legislation looms over the fate of the social media platform in the U.S. RetailWire March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokGovernmentESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google loses in local search to Instagram, TikTok among Gen Z Though Google remains popular for local search among older generations, Instagram (67%) and TikTok (62%) are preferred among Gen Z, SOCi found. MarketingDive March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokMeta (Facebook)GoogleConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Need to Know: What is advanced audience targeting and why is it important? Have you ever received an ad that felt incredibly specific? One that seems to understand exactly what stage of life you’re in and the kind of items you’re looking to buy? That is advanced audience targeting at work. Follow along as we break down what advanced audiences are, why they matter and how they’re changing […] Nielsen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 5 min read Data & InsightsBig DataInsight ProvidersConsumersMarketing: BroadcastPredictions and ForecastsStrategyPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStreamingTikTokDeliveryDept. BeverageMarketing: UGCMarketing: VoiceSustainabilityThick DataAI 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
Department & Category Here’s How Panda Express NRG Partnership Can Drive Interactive Participatory Customer Engagement Panda Express excels at customer focused interactive participatory engagement and it is one of their success clues that they continually build upon according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The Panda Express and NRG partnership will drive interactive and participatory customer trials according to Johnson. The collaboration offers several […] Grocerant Guru March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 3 min read Data & InsightsPartnershipsDept. GroceryShoppersGamingESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)PepsiCoSustainabilityTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sociable: TikTok calls on US users to oppose latest proposal to ban app With U.S. lawmakers putting forth a new ban proposal, TikTok is fighting back. MarketingDive March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social MediaGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Basma now sells its TikTok-approved cosmetics at Sephora The beauty brand entered the color category with a cream blush its social media community helped “co-create.” RetailDive March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokESG and CSRDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok launches data portability API ahead of Europe’s DMA regulatory deadline TikTok is introducing a data portability API to help it comply with new European regulations designed to rein in Big Tech’s market dominance through various obligations and restrictions. The European Union (EU) assigned “gatekeeper” status to six tech companies last September, with TikTok parent Bytedance placed in the regulatory firing line alongside Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, […] TechCrunch March 4, 2024April 21, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBigTechAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Best Visualizations of January on the Voronoi App At the end of 2023, we publicly launched Voronoi, our free new data discovery app! The initial response from both users and creators has been incredible. Just days ago, we hit a milestone of 1 million in-app views, and there are already hundreds of interesting visualizations to discover, many of which will not be published […] Visual Capitalist March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsEconomyGoogleData VisualizationWeatherTikTokThick DataStreamingMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces “Shrinkflation” In The Spotlight The New York Times has a piece about the impetus for shrinkflation, and the underlying economics. “Companies are downsizing products without downsizing prices, and consumer posts from Reddit to TikTok to the New York Times comments section drip with indignation at the trend, widely known as ‘shrinkflation’,” the story says, noting that “the practice isn’t […] MorningNewsBeat March 2, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read GovernmentEconomyCOVID19Data & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaPackagingStrategyTikTokDept. BeverageDept. FrozenDept. PaperInternational - North AmericaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok To Bring in New Head of Global Trust and Safety TikTok has announced that it would be getting a new leader for its global trust and safety unit. RetailWire February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Gap reworks Jungle’s TikTok hit to show off spring linen collection New ads directed by Jungle members emulate the music video for “Back on 74,” which went viral on TikTok due to its elaborate dance choreography. MarketingDive February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read TikTokMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing EU Launches Probe into TikTok Compliance The European Union (EU) has taken action, officially launching an investigation into TikTok’s operations. This probe aims to scrutinize whether the social media giant is adequately safeguarding minors on its platform and assess other potential violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act. RetailWire February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Owned Brands (Private Label) Department & Category Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio The retailer said its new bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years. Written by Grocery Dive April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Associates & Employees A new Walmart in-store AI is giving employees advice on how to sell products before it’s too late Walmart store employees are starting to get advice from an AI on when produce is about to go bad and when certain clothing items may need to be put on sale. Written by CNBC April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked