Content Marketing

On Cyber Monday Eve, Home Depot Drops the Digital Ball
November 30, 2015 at 10:24 am

It’s an interesting time of year to look at retailers’ digital strategies. Given the over-the-top hype over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, one would perhaps expect that any digital strategy would be pounded flat under the weight of promotional offers — if consumers want deals, and they have holiday budget to spend, it’s basically now…

High-Frequency Content: The Retail Game Changer
November 11, 2015 at 11:33 am

In today’s changing retail landscape, brands must continually evolve to consistently reach and stay relevant for their target audience. With the growth of e-commerce and omnichannel retail, larger brands are finding it increasingly challenging to reach consumers. Additionally, with the millennial generation becoming an increasingly important demographic, the way brands used to engage shoppers is…

What Barneys, Estee Lauder and Glossier All Have in Common
October 30, 2015 at 12:30 pm

With all the new technologies today, it’s hard to tell if it's making consumers lives easier in-store or if it’s now just for show. Furthermore, should retailers really be focused on new technologies, or rather be spending their time and money on content creation? During the opening keynote at the Decoded Fashion Summit in New…

The Benefits of Aligning Your Content Marketing With SEO
October 21, 2015 at 11:01 am

Both content marketing and search engine optimization have evolved dramatically in recent years. A few years ago, the dominance of search as an acquisition channel and the relatively low cost of developing content made content farming a primary strategy. Virtually every business was busy producing mediocre content to cover a span of keywords and attain…

Lessons Learned at Shop.org 2015
October 12, 2015 at 9:57 am

The Shop.org Digital Summit in Philadelphia just wrapped up, and it’s becoming one of my favorite events to attend. Why? First, it's short and sweet. I love the two-day format! It brings everyone together in a condensed program and then lets the people carry the momentum, learning and energy from the conference back to their companies…

Harnessing the Power of High-Frequency Content
September 29, 2015 at 10:06 am

The world of retail has changed significantly since the dawn of e-commerce. Digital content has experienced a revolution that's gone largely unnoticed but has far-reaching implications. By and large, this change has been welcomed with open arms. We’ve embraced a succession of new channels, applied progressively more sophisticated merchandising and marketing techniques, and adopted ever-more…