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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

Since early 2020, like everyone, I’ve been online a lot more. I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. . Locally, the retail industry sustained substantial growth throughout the first pandemic affected year (2020-2021). Yes, you read that right.

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Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing

Inside Retail

The judge called the business’ actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”, according to the ACCC, which took Lorna Jane to court over the claims in December 2020. The marketing campaign was apparently overseen, signed off, and promoted by Lorna Jane chief creative officer Lorna Jane Clarkson. Lorna Jane thinks so.”.

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Modibodi was a pioneer in period underwear. Can it reinvent itself for Gen Z?

Inside Retail

Australian period underwear brand Modibodi has always taken a bold approach to advertising. In 2020, it publicly fought back after Facebook banned an ad that used red rather than blue dye to depict period blood, and the platform ultimately reversed its decision. It’s not just a new advertising approach.

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Opinion: Why foresight is the future of marketing strategy

Inside Retail

By using future-focused insights, retailing marketers can evolve their strategies to stay abreast of change. A marketer’s crystal ball? For example, weighing up trends such as the super-inclusivity ushered in by the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, and what this means for brands and how they advertise.

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The ‘silent majority’ have a beef with brands. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Customers are becoming increasingly irritated by what they perceive to be aggressive sales approaches in digital marketing communications. Consumer mistrust is frequently brought up by the use of unsuitable marketing content and frequent emailing.

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What Amazon’s AI search tool Rufus means for marketplace sellers

Inside Retail

Yet Amazon has a history of steering customers towards products that most benefit Amazon, either because they are more profitable or are backed by advertising dollars, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s pending 2023 antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. At least initially, Rufus doesn’t appear to be influenced by advertising.

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What brands can learn from Banana Republic’s successful comeback

Inside Retail

No longer merely a mall brand, Banana Republic has become a heavy lifter for its parent company, retail conglomerate Gap Inc, under the leadership of CEO Sandra Stangl who joined the brand in December 2020. Following the rebrand’s success, now Banana Republic’s focus is on resonating and building loyalty with both old and new consumers.