Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Every holiday shopping season holds great promise for brands and retailers, and the smart ones watch the early trend predictions and adjust accordingly—and this year (besides affordable pricing), it looks like sharpening up website performance, smoothing out the post-purchase experience, offering fast delivery, and being ready with stock early will (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While consumers remain resilient and optimistic about their future financial situations, new research from value […] The post Holiday homestretch: 10 brand and retailer initiatives for navigating disruption in turbulent times now and into the new year appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

3 Trends We Saw at AdWeek 2023 AdWeek, the annual advertising and marketing conference, is a crucial event that brings together industry leaders, marketers, and innovators to discuss and forecast the evolving landscape of advertising. Brands are finding innovative ways to reach and engage with shoppers during this high-stakes period.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 6, 2023

Two days later the story was covered by Today and has since amassed over 64k engagements, making it March’s top brand story. Coming together to create a limited-edition ranch flavored ice cream , the two brands revealed the pints would be coming to Walmart stores later this spring.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The post Most brands and retailers say they aren’t prepared for new digital transformation challenges appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. The […].

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

New research reveals that senior retail leaders are more pessimistic about consumers’ confidence to spend over the holidays in the face of rising inflation than consumers themselves indicate. The post Despite inflation, consumers’ confidence to spend is greater than brands and retailers believe appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2020

Much of the news was about new gadgets and Big Tech announcements, but there was plenty of PR from B2B tech brands, too. Here are six trends that stood out. As a result, whether you’re a brand, ad tech business, AI platform, or retailer, if you do business in California, you’re touched by the law. CCPA has an impact.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 22, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial for retailers to employ effective marketing strategies to drive in-store sales. Retail marketing involves a combination of traditional and digital tactics aimed at attracting customers, building brand loyalty, and increasing revenue.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2022

Consumers have been very outspoken about their expectations that brands and retailers make their products and operations more sustainable, but new research from next-gen experience management firm First Insight reveals that retailers need to listen more closely to their customers about their sustainable shopping preferences.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 12, 2023

As retailers and brands respond to new demands for seamless customer experiences, the mobile app is taking center stage. New research from mobile app experience firm Airship sheds light on consumer […] The post Consumers turning to brand and retailer apps to streamline in-store shopping—is your app optimized?

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5W PR

JULY 21, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of retail, variety stores have faced significant challenges due to the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon. These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, known for their wide product selection and affordable prices, have had to adapt to changing consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 25, 2023

The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation. Understanding digital marketing and its role in the retail industry is crucial for businesses looking to thrive in this new landscape. The importance of digital marketing in retail success Digital marketing plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 23, 2022

The post How retailers can meet consumer expectations for the metaverse, sustainability, and more appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. The firm’s new […].

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 21, 2023

When metaverse technology came within reach of brands and retailers early last year, consumers couldn’t wait to experience it in their shopping journeys, urging retailers to get on board with the tech ASAP. Just a few months later, the metaverse spark went out—or appeared to.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in PR is a focus on the innate value of PR – and not just in meeting KPIs. Numbers are helpful, but it’s the context behind those numbers that should truly make them resonate with brands. Where a brand appears in an article also affects the value of a placement.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 8, 2023

When it comes to brand loyalty, Gen Z is by far the toughest generation to win over. More complex and aware than previous age groups, these consumers cater to very specific criteria when choosing with whom to spend.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

There’s no lack of holiday excitement this year—and that includes buying gifts—but as the huge holiday-shopping weekend approaches, brands and retailers need to be aware that the rattles of inflation are still driving many consumer decisions this season, and they must be prepared to meet their unique needs, affirms new research from expert services (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Welcome to Retail 5.0—the Welcome to Retail 5.0—the The post Retail 5.0: Brands must now master marketplace strategies, not mass personalization appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. According to the firm’s new report, […].

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2020

With the 2020 holiday shopping season expected to largely happen online, it’s never been more critical for brands and retailers to make sure their websites are in tip-top shape to handle the amount of traffic they expect (and hope) to attract, and to make the customer journey as seamless as possible. And if the state of […].

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

Brands and retailers are understandably nervous about the upcoming holiday shopping season—it’s unclear how consumers will shop, which product makers and shops they came to trust (or distrust) during the COVID crisis, and how they’ll interact with the ones with whom they choose to engage.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 27, 2024

Even in an unstable economy, consumers overwhelmingly say they would fork over a few more dollars for products from brands and retailers that have a proven track record on sustainability support and action. New research from digital supply chain transformation firm Blue Yonder, which polled U.S.-based

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Prohibition

JANUARY 30, 2024

Influencer marketing will continue to be a powerful tool for brands looking to connect with their target audiences throughout 2024. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of influencer marketing, highlighting the trends and strategies that will shape the industry in 2024. This will only grow in 2024.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Today brand customers want an experience that is as frictionless as possible. However, thanks to the cloud, retailers can now allow customers to start a purchase on one device and then finish doing so on another without any lost progress — just log back in and pick-up where you left off. Customer experience is king.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 27, 2023

Is your B2C brand prepared for the online-purchasing disruption known as audience hijacking?

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 13, 2019

In a fickle, fast-moving retail environment, every brand could use a little loyalty—and in fact, new research asserts that loyalty might be worth even more than it appears at face value. The post New study reveals brand loyalty is worth more than the suggested retail price appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Led by high-impact influencers, the Creator Economy broke wide open in 2023 as brands’ top marketing investment, and as we enter the next wave of the estimated $21B creator marketing industry, brands and retailers are investing more than ever in creators because they are seeing the critical role they play in brand building across the […] The (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

As retailers prepare for the competitive holiday shopping season, they are putting more emphasis on their customers’ in-store experiences and are making hiring decisions that reflect that trend, according to a new retailer survey from organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

Moreover, given how interconnected the business world is today, international news stories, trends, and policy changes often have ripple effects that impact the U.S. Almost all businesses are sitting on data that can be used to position themselves as a key media resource for information, trends, and forecasting.

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5W PR

JULY 25, 2023

The beauty industry is ever evolving, and Adit Live, independent beauty’s leading trade show for brands and retailers (and a client 5W is proud to partner with) is all about introducing innovative products and rising trends that capture the attention of beauty enthusiasts everywhere.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2020

As brands and retailers stand on the cusp of more uncharted territory, new consumer trends are posing new challenges for marketers as nearly half (45 percent) of consumers polled in a new large-scale study from comms giant Ketchum say that as they continue to cope with the uncertainty of health risks, economic downturn and restrictions […].

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5W PR

JULY 7, 2023

In recent times, major brands have begun heavily investing in the beauty tech space. Importance of Beauty Technology AI and AR technologies have become vital components of a beauty brand’s digital transformation strategy. AI and AR technology offers the opportunity to cater to the specific beauty needs of individual customers.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 20, 2020

The rise of Generation Z has changed retail forever, from the younger sector’s demand that companies speak out and take a stand on societal and cultural issues to holding brands accountable on a range of issues from diversity and inclusion to environmental impact.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 10, 2022

brands have been gearing up full throttle on PR and marketing communications campaigns. As an agency that heavily infuses fun creative in our earned, social and digital media campaigns, we wanted to understand consumers’ appetite for lighthearted approaches in brand marketing, given this challenging news climate. Fun is healthy.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Technology advancements give retail marketers and communicators some terrific advantages when it comes to understanding consumers, but it’s a double-edged sword in other ways.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This event attracted over 1,000 exhibitors, including 425 first-time exhibitors, and nearly 16,000 attendees from various sectors, including retail, food service , and health and wellness. The brand has started offering its customers sparkling, ready-to-drink beverages infused with medicinal mushrooms.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 13, 2021

With especially high consumer demands to meet during the 2020 holiday season, brands and businesses faced special challenges that many could not quite meet. The post Retailers’ poor holiday performance cost them permanent customers appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 20, 2019

The post Millennials “flex” their favorite brands, shaping U.S. and UK trends appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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