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Travelgeddon begins: can industries keep up?
Surging demand has shocked an unprepared travel industry, with many sectors struggling to meet massive amounts of post-pandemic travelers. As almost every state has now lifted COVID travel restrictions, we’re witnessing the reemergence of live events and, as we’ve previously covered, physical stores leveraging unexpected foot traffic upticks. But can travel-related industries keep up…
Read MoreWhy isn’t datadriving more marketing decisions?
Ask anyone across marketing and they are going to sermonize the importance of data and analytics in the decision-making of their organization. They espouse data-first or data-led, or boast their innovative use of machine learning, predictive analytics, or even AI to optimize their decision-making, innovation, optimization, or overall operations. If this is the case, why…
Read MoreRetail Rising: Everyone Wants In On Physical
Retail exploded in 2020, and gradual reopenings of physical stores have pushed that momentum into a hearty industry forecast of $4.33 trillion. In the short time reopenings have been occurring, we’re already seeing strong sales attributed to a pent-up shopping desire from a pandemic-weary public. As more locations reopen to exploration-ready shoppers, expect to see…
Read MoreTokyo Olympics Provide Huge Outreach Opportunities…If They Occur
The Tokyo Olympics are set to start in just under three months despite Japan’s skyrocketing Covid cases and declared state of emergency. As nationwide hesitation for the games heats up, the Olympic Committee remains steadfast in continuing with the games, insisting all necessary safety precautions and testing will be rigorously implemented and upheld. Assuming the…
Read MoreHow publishers are sustaining 2020’s gaming momentum
E3 is back, and though virtual, hopes to pack enough pizazz to invigorate the industry and sustain record gaming audiences. Last year’s surge in gaming saw increased engagement times across digital, as well as introduced bastions of noobs to gaming life. But as many inevitably get back into old routines like school and office work,…
Read MoreSponsorship Success Requires The Fans, Not The Games
Amidst COVID recovery and political polarization, athlete and brand advocacy has come to the forefront of social priorities, with increasing value placed upon purpose-driven marketing. As fans connect and engage more with more meaningful content, an increased emphasis on relevance through data will be beneficial in identifying ideal sponsor opportunities. The pandemic ransacked the industry,…
Read MoreEnergizing new platforms with old programming
It’s 2021 and decades-old sitcoms are worth multi-million dollar deals. Now-classic sitcoms like Friends, Seinfeld, and The Office are worth 2-3 times the budgets of modern blockbusters. Old programming is driving new streaming subscribers in droves, with established audiences of legacy content being strategically shepherded from platform to platform. While an emphasis on original programming…
Read MoreStreaming Universes Collide: Marvel + Disney vs DC + HBO
We’re very much in the golden age of the superhero, as the formidable force of Marvel Studios leads its comic book pack with a long legacy of characters each emerging as successful solo stars. And with these blockbuster superhero characters and franchises now rapidly multiplying across streaming, the Marvel Universe and DC Universe are each…
Read MoreGoogle’s FLoCs Take Flight, Ruffling a Few Feathers
Google’s solution to ending third-party cookies promises heightened individual privacy via group targeting, but some critics see it as yet another power consolidation in Google’s methodical, meticulous, and years-long conquering of the internet. As Chrome, the most popular web browser, starts its new cookieless life, elements of uncertainty still linger, fueling criticisms towards the tech…
Read MoreNot All Social Data is Equal: Active vs Passive Users
Social media gives fans a direct connection to the entertainment they love, providing access and interactions with their most beloved characters, celebrities, and shows. And for brands and publishers looking to strengthen their connections with fans, social data offers pivotal signals in better understanding current fans while appealing to new ones. But even during times…
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