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Shots & Snacks: New Placer.ai Study Reveals How Health Clinics Help Grocers

Shots & Snacks: New Placer.ai Study Reveals How Health Clinics Help Grocers

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The concept of stores within stores is nothing new. Sephora has a deal with Kohls. Athleisure stores now often feature workout classes. And Tommy Bahama is both a retailer and an island bar and restaurant. Now, a new study by Placer.ai reveals that placing health clinics within a grocers store can significantly impact traffic and […]

Resonate Knows Who the Next President Is Street Fight

Resonate Knows Who the Next President Is

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The effects of a dock strike (averted for now) could have been one of those situations that changes the course of a presidential election. In 2016, then FBI Director James Comey investigated Hillary Clinton’s use of her personal email system in her role as Secretary of State. It was a major factor in swinging the […]

A Chat With Lucy Kriz of Criteo, a History Buff & Futurist Street Fight

A Chat With Lucy Kriz of Criteo, a History Buff & Futurist

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Lucy Kriz, VP of Global Brands at Criteo, is one of the 30 inspirational speakers coming to Street Fight LIVE 2024 on November 7th. Kriz is involved in the evolution of the media that builds MULO (multi-location) brands. To give you a preview of Kriz’ expertise and perspectives, we interviewed her about how she got […]

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Meta Walks Back Hyperlocal Efforts

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Meta has taken a crack at several local commerce initiatives over the years. That’s everything from Facebook Marketplace to Instagram’s new map interface. But one of those efforts recently took a step back: Neighborhoods.

Location-Based Marketing Association: Panera Bread Tests CarPlay in the Drive-Thru

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In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers REVLAB Technology rolling out its Campus Safe panic button, the Minnesota Twins partnering with ARound for virtual experiences, Panera Bread testing CarPlay in the drive-thru, and Cerence launching a new solution to make any car smart.

Maximizing Brand Growth via OOH amid a Downturn

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The channel as a whole has evolved from the last time the country went through a recession in 2008, opening up many more opportunities for brands looking to remain front and center for consumers during economic turmoil. Here are five strategic ways to maximize brand growth via OOH during a recession. 

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Seedtag Launches Next-Gen AI Solution

Seedtag Launches Next-Gen AI Solution

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Global contextual ad company Seedtag has launched a next-gen AI powered context platform that gives brands and agencies the ability to create tailored creative ads that fit the context of the page on which they are featured. Dubbed “Liz,” the platform uses deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to create insight-driven prompts from […]

Omnichannel Media Strategy: the Power of DOOH

The Power of DOOH in an Omnichannel Media Strategy

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To the layperson, out-of-home advertising means nothing but billboards that litter the landscape and ads on taxi tops or elsewhere that their eyes randomly scan. Even some sectors of the marketing industry do not give much thought to DOOH advertising or digital-out-of-home advertising. But these media channels are much more strategic and powerful than many […]

Why One Version of the Truth Is Vital to a Retailer’s Success

Why One Version of the Truth Is Vital to a Retailer’s Success

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When walking into a Walmart, customers know exactly what to expect, as the brand provides a consistent experience from merchandise to employee interactions, no matter the location. With over 10,500 stores, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates. From a managerial standpoint, that number can seem daunting. Providing a consistent experience across all store locations can be […]

A Dozen Predictions for Multi-Location Brands

A Dozen Predictions for Multi-Location Brands

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen cosmic shifts in consumer shopping and dining behaviors. Our lives have been forever changed by the pandemic and the proliferation of a wide range of technologies (not to mention supply chain challenges).  Our focus on multi-location brands qualifies us as futurists, so here are some of our observations […]

Blueshift CEO : Marketer’s Jobs More Complex

Blueshift CEO: Every Marketer’s Job Has Become Complex

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What do major brands like StitchFix, CarParts, and Discovery+ know about digital marketing and AI that the little guys don’t? That’s a question best asked to the person responsible for developing cross-channel campaigns and customer engagement programs for some of the top brands in the country, Vijay Chittoor. As co-founder and CEO of Blueshift, a customer […]

Brand Marketers Strike a Balance Between Personalization, Privacy

Brand Marketers Strike a Balance Between Personalization, Privacy

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Individualized marketing is a powerful tool for brands looking to engage with customers on a deeper level, but with one wrong step, personalization can quickly become creepy. Although 62% of consumers today say they expect personalization from their favorite brands, just 40% say they actually trust brands to use their data responsibly and keep it […]

The Paddy Box: For the Irish People in Your Life

The Paddy Box: For the Irish People in Your Life

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Not many people know the origins of the word “paddy,” as it relates to Irish heritage, and its use has a complicated history. In Ireland, “Paddy” is a nickname for Patrick (Ireland’s patron saint). The Irish name for Patrick is Pádraic or Pádraig, hence why you wish someone a happy St. Paddy’s day (not St. […]

Boutique Health & Wellness: The Birth and Expansion of Stretch Zone

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As the population ages and becomes more health-conscious, a new retail category is emerging — specialty storefront wellness. We’ll cover other multi-location brands in high-growth industries and category creators in the months ahead. Wellness is a $450B category and is rapidly accelerating. Multi-location retailers are picking up on that and launching products and brands that […]

Report: Higher Income Adults Drive Podcasting Growth

Report: Higher Income Adults Drive Podcasting Growth

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What makes podcast listeners so loyal to the brands that advertise on their favorite shows, and how does that sense of loyalty translate to real world sales? Those were just a few of the questions asked by the customer experience platform DISQO in its new report, released last week. As the podcast landscape evolves, brands and […]

Vericast Launches Contextual Advertising Solution

Vericast Launches Contextual Advertising Solution

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The marketing technology firm Vericast is changing its approach to contextual advertising by launching a privacy-centric solution meant to help brands reach relevant consumers in the moments when they’re most likely to be receptive.  The proprietary solution bolsters Vericast’s in-house targeting capabilities. It matches ads to the content from consumers’ view or search, and it’s […]