When we think about strong brands, we often picture logos, taglines, or beautifully designed experiences. But sometimes, recognition happens even faster than that. Sometimes, it starts with color. In this quick hit from the road, J.Schmid President Brent Niemuth shares a simple branding lesson from Mykonos, Greece, where white buildings and blue water communicate a […]
We’re sending heartfelt wishes for a joyful and safe holiday season. There’s nothing quite like coming together, sharing laughter, building connections, and truly enjoying each other’s company. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and close out the year on a high note. Here’s to making 2026 even more amazing!
What Really Wins Brand Loyalty? Insights to Keep Customers Coming Back In our latest Burning Questions study, we asked 500 consumers: “What’s one product or brand you keep coming back to, even when you have other options? Why does it win your loyalty?” We found that four things rose to the top: Consistency. Taste. Value. […]
Download the full report (PDF 1 MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range September 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. September 2025: Conversion Gains Amid Soft Traffic September began with strong momentum for many retailers, buoyed by Labor Day weekend promotions. However, performance tapered off in […]
Connection Is How Brands Move Forward When times get tough for businesses, marketing is often the first thing on the chopping block. Budgets get slashed. Campaigns get delayed. Creative teams get told to “do more with less.” But here’s the hard truth: you can’t cut your way to connection. And if you’re trying to build […]
Consumer Reactions to Review Sites In our latest Burning Questions study, we asked 250 consumers: “Which consumer review sources are you most likely to trust?” Many gave multiple sources a nod, while others told us they only trusted reviews that are not sponsored. We found that most consumers no longer take reviews at face value. […]
Download the full report (PDF 1 MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range August 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025. August 2025: Consumer Spending Holds Strong as Retailers Eye Fall Promotions Retailers are closing out Q3 and entering the fall season with cautious optimism, buoyed by […]
