Content Marketing

Sales cycles for B-to-C retailers are short, but long for B-to-B — or so the common thinking goes. But some B-to-C sales cycles take time; grills, for instance. Consumers replace their grills every four years or so, giving merchants just two chances per decade to make a sale. Those are rough odds, especially when you…

Yon-Ka Paris understands the value of personalized shopping experiences. Since 1954, the skincare company has been selling botanically-enriched creams, lotions and booster concentrates in spas worldwide. And since 2015, Yon-Ka Paris has been selling its products direct to consumers via its e-commerce website. Yon-Ka Paris’ products are all tailored to help meet the unique need…

Getting your product reviewed by popular bloggers is a sure way to get free advertising. Who wouldn’t want that? There's an art to capturing the attention of popular bloggers, though. You need to do more than just toss a freebie their way. These bloggers have put time and energy into building their credibility and they…

The modern shopping experience is continuously evolving. Today’s consumers can get groceries delivered to their doorsteps, discover new products through their social media feeds, and use voice assistants to make purchases. In this dynamic environment, retailers are constantly seeking scalable ways to make shopping experiences more convenient and delightful for customers. To better understand what…

The battle between Google and Amazon.com to own shoppers’ minds (and wallets) just intensified with the launch of Google Shopping Actions. Initially working with retailers like Target, Walmart, Costco and Home Depot, Google’s newly launched initiative aims to help retailers compete with Amazon by promising shoppers a smooth experience and universal cart across desktop, mobile…

For promoting products, content marketing, and a blog in particular, promises more traffic than many online retailers realize. Why do retailers hesitate to use blogs for content marketing? They fear that by marketing through blogs that their websites will appear spammy and become less appealing to consumers. However, blog content can be an important way…

Today’s retail environment is a convergence of technology and experience, driven by consumer demand to know more, see more and actively participate with brands before buying. Consider these examples: Want to know how to put up a tent in the snow or build the perfect campfire? With online video, you can take DIY to a…

Remember applying for your first job after college graduation? You probably sent applications far and wide to companies with the goal of securing a role that matched your skills and interests. Many retailers are taking a similar approach in their daily quest to drive sales — trying to get as many leads as possible in…

Things are feeling a little less festive these days. The cheer (and challenges) of the holiday season have passed. You may be riding high after beating your holiday goals, or struggling to find your motivation after a less-than-stellar season. Either way, it’s time to refresh and refocus. Your shoppers aren’t going to make 2018 easy…

Taylor Guitars, a manufacturer and retailer of premium acoustic and electric guitars, has launched a community video destination that enables its customers and prospects to access educational, shopping-related content to help them in their guitar searches, learn how to play and care for their guitars, and listen to artists from all over the world. Taylor…