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Freshpet Sells Food with a Side of CRM Street Fight

Freshpet Sells Food with a Side of CRM

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Anyone who has cared for a pet knows that dogs and cats relate differently to their humans. For instance, a dog might greet a familiar human at the door like an excited paparazzo about to snap a picture.  A cat, on the other hand, barely acknowledges humans. Yet, human caretakers of cats and dogs are […]

5 MULO Retail & Food Brands Who Are Trend-Spotting and Innovating Street Fight

5 MULO Retail & Food Brands Who Are Trend-Spotting and Innovating

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The most successful MULO (multi-location) retail and food brands are often those that know their core customers and are continuously innovating to meet their needs. However, the winners usually stay on top of (and ahead of) consumer trends and develop products, offers, and services that meet the needs of new segments without losing brand fans.  […]

The MULO Dozen: May Brands in Review Street Fight

The MULO Dozen: May Brands in Review

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The biggest news for the month of May is the announcement of the return of Street Fight LIVE! More than a decade ago, it’s original founders created this highly interactive leadership event as the place to be for brands, agencies, and technology providers. They knew that the screen (large and small) would be the gateway to […]

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Location-Based Marketing Association: Near Goes Public

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In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers Near going public via a merger with Kludeln, FinGo using Hitachi’s vein mapping for user identification, Reveal Mobile launching Mira console for OOH measurement, and Domino’s deploying PopID tech for facial recognition ordering to promote the new season of Stranger Things.

Does ‘Multisearch Near Me’ Signal a Visual Search Future?

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Google’s latest local search play was on display at its recent I/O conference: Multisearch Near Me. If multisearch and local search had a baby, that’s essentially what was announced. It lets users search using images or screenshots along with the text “near me” to see local results.

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3 Ways to Move Past SKAdNetwork

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Here is a guide for brand advertisers to navigate the SKAdNetwork situation and reclaim attribution in the wake of App Tracking Transparency.

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Instagram Becomes a Product Discovery Engine

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Instagram has somehow conditioned its users to see it as a product discovery engine. Its feed is filled with fashion and food products … and users lap it up.

8 Essentials for a Modern Store Locator Experience

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Whether you call it a store locator, dealer finder, location finder, or service locator, creating a modernized, convenient, and relevant experience is essential to support your customer seamlessly throughout their online experience.

Why You Should Add CTV Advertising to Your Local Channel Portfolio

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As a marketer, it’s essential to advertise in the places where your customers spend their time. Increasingly, that place is CTV.  

LiveRetail Aims to Build the Canva of Hyperlocal Advertising

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LiveRetail is aiming to solve the problem of localized creative with what co-founder Wayne Reuvers calls the “Canva” of hyperlocal advertising.

Heavy Flu Season Has Medicine Brands Bringing More Ads Into Store Aisles

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To differentiate themselves from competitors in a busy flu season, some brands are investing in in-store retail media that places their messages as close to the point-of-decision as possible.

Changing Perceptions of Debt Make Buy Now, Pay Later More Lucrative

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Changing perceptions of what debt means are leading to increased adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods, according to a new report by Reach3 Insights.

The Rise of UGC in Connected TV

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User-generated content (UGC) is full of opportunities to foster authenticity and awareness to reach younger audiences, many of which watch CTV as opposed to linear TV. 

Geopath Analysis Pinpoints Optimal OOH Inventory for Last-Minute Holiday Ad Buys

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As the OOH advertising industry continues to push past the pandemic, and be featured more prominently in omnichannel budgets, OOH is positioned to be a cornerstone of top brands’ strategies.

How Frequence is Enabling Hyperlocal Omnichannel Media Sales

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Frequence recently won a Digiday award for helping a media company triple its omnichannel revenue with automated proposals, reporting, and workflows. 

Retailers Elevate the Customer Journey with ‘Feel-Good’ Experiences

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Savvy retailers are finding ways to insert joy and lightheartedness into their 2022 holiday marketing campaigns.