Holiday Ads 2022: Whimsy and Imagination

Holiday Ads 2022: Whimsy and Imagination

In 2022, concerns about a looming recession prompted some brands to lean into sales and savings in their holiday ad campaigns. But, perhaps emboldened by the National Retail Federation’s forecast for holiday sales growth somewhere in the six to eight percent range...
How First-Party Data Helps Advertisers

How First-Party Data Helps Advertisers

First-party data is more important to marketers than ever, according to a newly published survey by Acquia and Vanson Bourne. The two companies surveyed U.S. and U.K. marketing executives about their growth strategies going into 2023. The study found that: Marketers...
Why Black Friday Is Alive and Well

Why Black Friday Is Alive and Well

Over the past few years, there’s been considerable speculation that Black Friday is mattering less. That’s because major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart moved up Black Friday-style sales throughout the fall. Pre-empting Black Friday was especially apparent in...