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Will the Election Affect Holiday Shopping Street Fight

Will the Election Affect Holiday Shopping?

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Presidential election years tend to boost holiday-season spending, regardless of who wins the most votes, according to Experian plc, a global data analytics and consumer credit reporting company. Experian has released its 2024 Holiday Spending Trends and Insights report, and with it, the launch of contextually-Indexed Audiences. Advertisers can use this new offering to blend […]

The MULO Dozen October in Review Street Fight

The MULO Dozen: October in Review

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As is always the case in the MULO (multi-location) world, the ecosystem in October was a blend of tricks and treats. The big news for November is the re-launch of Street Fight LIVE, but here are some highlights from the past month that are almost as exciting. Chipotle opens in Dubai. It joins the many MULO […]

Holidays 2024 Installment 2 Nikhil Raj Predicts the Spending Future Street Fight

Holidays 2024 Installment 2: Nikhil Raj Predicts the Spending Future

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Our next spending prediction for Holiday Season 2024 comes from Nikhil Raj, VP of Retail Media of Moloco. The company is a machine-learning-powered adtech company. Raj was on the co-founding leadership team at WalmartLabs via the acquisition of Kosmix and started Walmart’s retail media business. What is your #1 prediction for holiday shopping season? “While inflation […]

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Streets Ahead Metas AI Search Engine Foursquare Shutters App Street Fight

Streets Ahead: Meta’s AI Search Engine, Foursquare Shutters App

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In this week’s Streets Ahead update, we discuss Meta building an AI search engine and Foursquare shuttering it’s original app. Meta Building an AI Search Engine? The News Meta has reportedly been developing its own AI search engine, aiming to crawl and index the web for up-to-date information on current events and diverse topics to expand […]

Building Blocks of a Multi-location Marketing Campaign Street Fight

Building Blocks of a Multi-location Marketing Campaign

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In today’s increasingly competitive digital marketplace, multi-location brands face unique challenges formulating their geographically driven marketing strategies. From maintaining brand consistency to tailoring efforts for local markets, businesses with multiple locations must walk a fine line between brand consistency and local relevance. With the right approach, brands can address these challenges effectively and build campaigns […]

Streets Ahead Google AI Driven Search Apple Business Connect Street Fight

Streets Ahead: Google’s AI Driven Search, Apple Business Connect

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In this week’s Streets Ahead update, we discuss Google’s new AI-driven search features and updates to Apple Business Connect that expand business presence to the Apple ecosystem. Google Introduces New Search Features The News Google is introducing AI-driven enhancements to its search features, focusing on providing diverse and intuitive ways for users to interact with […]

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Will the Election Affect Holiday Shopping Street Fight

Will the Election Affect Holiday Shopping?

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Presidential election years tend to boost holiday-season spending, regardless of who wins the most votes, according to Experian plc, a global data analytics and consumer credit reporting company. Experian has released its 2024 Holiday Spending Trends and Insights report, and with it, the launch of contextually-Indexed Audiences. Advertisers can use this new offering to blend […]

The MULO Dozen October in Review Street Fight

The MULO Dozen: October in Review

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As is always the case in the MULO (multi-location) world, the ecosystem in October was a blend of tricks and treats. The big news for November is the re-launch of Street Fight LIVE, but here are some highlights from the past month that are almost as exciting. Chipotle opens in Dubai. It joins the many MULO […]

Holidays 2024 Installment 2 Nikhil Raj Predicts the Spending Future Street Fight

Holidays 2024 Installment 2: Nikhil Raj Predicts the Spending Future

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Our next spending prediction for Holiday Season 2024 comes from Nikhil Raj, VP of Retail Media of Moloco. The company is a machine-learning-powered adtech company. Raj was on the co-founding leadership team at WalmartLabs via the acquisition of Kosmix and started Walmart’s retail media business. What is your #1 prediction for holiday shopping season? “While inflation […]

Streets Ahead Metas AI Search Engine Foursquare Shutters App Street Fight

Streets Ahead: Meta’s AI Search Engine, Foursquare Shutters App

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In this week’s Streets Ahead update, we discuss Meta building an AI search engine and Foursquare shuttering it’s original app. Meta Building an AI Search Engine? The News Meta has reportedly been developing its own AI search engine, aiming to crawl and index the web for up-to-date information on current events and diverse topics to expand […]

Attains New App Rewards Healthy Shopping Street Fight

Attain’s New App Rewards Healthy Shopping

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Attain is a permissioned-commerce data platform that powers real-time purchase measurement and outcome signals for brands. In September, it purchased an app called Merryfield, which enables shoppers to accumulate rewards when they buy healthy products. Actress Zooey Deschanel, best known for the TV series “New Girl” (2011-2018) was a Merryfield co-founder and chief creative officer […]

Skai Study Reveals Ad Spend Trends Street Fight

Just-published Skai Study Reveals Ad Spend Trends

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MULO (multi-location) brands have more advertising options than ever before. As the year ends, last-minute decision-making regarding which outlets will deliver the best results challenges valuable marketing budgets. Skai (an omnichannel ad platform specializing in walled garden media) just published its third quarter 2024 Digital Marketing Quarterly Trends Report. Street Fight is among the first media […]

MULO Brands With Soul October Pick Ben Jerrys Street Fight

MULO Brands With Soul October Pick: Ben & Jerry’s

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Many MULO (multi-location) brands avoid social or political causes for fear of backlash or polarization of their consumer base. But, for one company, activism has been part of its culture since its launch — Ben & Jerry’s. The brand now has about 500 brick-and-mortar locations worldwide, but its products are distributed throughout retail and C-store channels […]

New Study by Washie Reveals Why Your Bathroom Matters Street Fight

New Study by Washie Reveals Why Your Bathroom Matters

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When discussing MULO (multi-location) brands, we focus on their inventory, menu, drive-thru, and talent. But you don’t always hear much about the paper towel dispenser or the toilet plunger in the bathroom —until Washie. If a consumer walks out of a bathroom talking about the appearance or smell of a restroom at a restaurant, retailer, […]

Enhancing Fan Experience with Advanced Technology Street Fight

Enhancing Fan Experience with Advanced Technology

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In today’s data-driven world, sports franchises are not just competing on the field, but also in the realm of fan engagement. Navigating the complexities of fan data—spanning ticket sales, merchandise purchases, digital experiences, and season ticket holder interactions—has become a crucial challenge for teams aiming to understand their audience on a deeper level. It’s no […]

Building Blocks of a Multi-location Marketing Campaign Street Fight

Building Blocks of a Multi-location Marketing Campaign

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In today’s increasingly competitive digital marketplace, multi-location brands face unique challenges formulating their geographically driven marketing strategies. From maintaining brand consistency to tailoring efforts for local markets, businesses with multiple locations must walk a fine line between brand consistency and local relevance. With the right approach, brands can address these challenges effectively and build campaigns […]