Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: A major international company is leveraging its tech platform and the data it has amassed on consumers to drive revenue for advertisers. Click here to read the story at costar.com. Discussion Questions: What is advertising? What is data as it relates to
The makers of brand-name products such as Tide detergent and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese are bolstering their defenses against store-brand rivals like Walmart’s Great Value products as shoppers’ budgets start to show signs of strain due to persistent inflation. Click here to read the story at nbcnews.com. Discussion Questions: What
Burger King debuted its loyalty program in February 2021 before expanding it nationwide last fall. Since then, the company has offered a wide array of perks to draw in customers, including low-priced burgers and a chance to win cryptocurrency. Rewards members can also upsize one drink, fries or hash browns for free per
Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Click here to read the story at nrf.com. Discussion Questions: What is market research? What are the different types
Saving money can take a little extra effort: clipping coupons, searching for a promotional code, signing up for an email list….But Amazon sometimes makes us check a box to save. Huh? Those orange “coupon” banners below the price on Amazon’s online store are a head-scratcher. Click here to read the
As Covid restrictions ease, expect to see more malls morph into family entertainment destinations where shopping may not even be what draws shoppers in. Retail analysts say it’s become necessary for mall operators to diversify the in-mall experience beyond shopping in order to stay relevant to consumers — especially as
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Alex Santos journeyed to his local Ikea with a singular mission: the procurement of a new Poäng chair. It was a simple in-and-out task. But 3 hours later, the 37-year-old IT manager found himself in the parking lot, slightly stupefied, with a shopping cart full of hand
For the year of the Tiger, many luxury brands are deciding to court Chinese consumers on tiptoes. Caution is essential since marketing campaigns for this holiday have been often criticized for cultural appropriation and misinterpreting ethnic traditions. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions: What is a
Not sure what to get at McDonald’s? Just combine a Big Mac, a McChicken and a Filet-o-Fish into a single, giant sandwich. Click here to read the story at nypost.com. Discussion Questions: What is brand loyalty? Why is brand loyalty important to a business like McDonald’s? What is a “fan-inspired
Marketing trends come and go, constantly evolving as brands strive to better leverage the latest technologies and respond to shifts in the marketplace. It’s not just about making a splash or creating attention-grabbing content anymore. After making target audiences aware of their existence, businesses must then connect with prospective customers
