Download the full report (PDF 2 MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025. July 2025: Strong Engagement Meets Selective Spending Consumer engagement remained strong throughout July, driven by retail events such as Prime Day, the Fourth of July, and […]
Why Human Brands Still Win Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It writes our emails, recommends our playlists, tailors our shopping carts, and increasingly, shapes how brands show up in the world. And listen—we love a good tool. Anything that makes the work faster, smarter, or more efficient? We’re in. But there’s a line.A big one.Because when […]
Download the full report (PDF 1.1MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. June 2025: Traffic Up, Consumers Browsing More Engagement was up in June, with sessions rising 9.29% year-over-year, reflecting sustained consumer interest. However, this growth in traffic translated […]
When we think of powerful brands with rich stories, like Patagonia, we picture their website, their stores, maybe one of those beautifully crafted catalogs. But there’s something just as important that often gets overlooked: the people. In this quick hit from the road, J.Schmid President Brent Niemuth shares a branding lesson straight from a Patagonia […]
Here’s What You Need to Know Good news, catalogers: there’s a new postal incentive in town, and it’s designed just for you. If you’re sending printed catalogs through the mail, there’s a golden opportunity to trim your postage costs while continuing to drive powerful results through the mailbox. What’s the New Discount All About? The […]
Why Empathy is Your Brand’s Secret Weapon What if the most powerful marketing tool you have isn’t your budget, your media mix, or even your data — but your ability to be human? In a world where brands are louder, faster, and more automated than ever, the ones that actually connect are the ones that […]
Every interaction shapes your brand experience—so we’ve built our agency to ensure those interactions are seamless, intuitive, and aligned with your customers’ needs. As a brand experience agency, we take a holistic approach to creating impactful, memorable connections that drive lasting loyalty. Through insights, strategy, and execution, we help brands move people and inspire action. […]
Join us in sunny Key West, where Hemingway’s legacy inspires a powerful brand storytelling lesson. Discover why brand stories connect deeper than stats, how they stick in our minds, and what makes your brand’s story unique. Struggling to craft yours? That’s our specialty at J.Schmid. Let’s tell your story together.
Download the full report (PDF 1.1MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025. May 2025: Engagement Up, Conversions Lag Retailers experienced encouraging year-over-year growth this May, with increases in sessions, orders, and overall demand. These trends point to heightened consumer […]
