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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Download the full report (PDF 1.1MB) We compiled these trends from over 100 brands, comparing year-over-year data for the date range April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. April 2025: Rising Traffic, Cautious Spending April’s data reflects a cautious consumer mindset. Although browsing activity has increased, signaling continued interest in products and services, consumers are […]
How to Stand Out in the Wild West of Discounts Black Friday is one of the most competitive times of the year for retailers, with every brand vying for a share of the consumer’s attention and wallet. For CMOs, the pressure to make this Black Friday strategy the best one yet is always top-of-mind. While […]
Logo Evolution or Logo No Go? Redesigning a logo is a monumental task not meant for the faint-hearted. From the font choices to the use of graphics to choices of color and style, this critical piece of a brand identity conveys much about your brand at a glance. So, it’s important to spend time and […]
As marketers, we work really hard to make buyers aware of us, and even harder to make them buy from us. Now, we’re faced with the ongoing challenge of how to keep them coming back. The real question is: How do we make them loyal? How do we turn them into brand advocates? Want to […]
Omnichannel Marketing Part 10: Measure It Any seasoned direct marketer knows the importance of understanding the numbers side of the business. You have to know both the left-brain (analytic) and right-brain (creative) rules for maximum success. My philosophy is “know the rules before you break them.” People often ask me for the most important direct […]
