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A very good job has worked with top shows on Hulu, HBO and Showtime to develop unique media activations and mailer experiences that immerse viewers into their favorite shows.

Q&A with Top Event Producer: Lessons from the Buzziest Media Activations

Crystal Anderson got her start in events during her time at Tough Mudder and went on to help…

Features May 31
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The ABCs of a Successful Back-to-School Shopping Season

The back-to-school (BTS) season, which had traditionally been confined to August and early September, has been expanding as…

Features May 30
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Forget digital art — today’s NFTs are about community, loyalty and co-creation.

NFTs Aren’t Obsolete — They’re Just Evolving into Something Much More Useful

In the two years since Christie’s sold a Beeple NFT for $69 million and Justin Bieber paid $1.3…

Features May 26
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JLL Research: ‘Eatertainment’ Concepts on the Rise

COVID-19 kept people cooped up at home and cooking their own meals (including that infamous sourdough bread), but…

Features May 24
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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Then the brand went viral during the pandemic thanks to its eco-friendly handcrafted face masks, which helped Graf Lantz expand its customer base 14X over the past three years.

Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless…

Features May 23
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Why Curacao ‘Zags’ When Other Retailers ‘Zig’ — and How This Drives its Success

Every retailer strives to understand its customers, but few are as deeply in tune with their audiences as…

Features May 22
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Online retailer Azazie has set out to reinvent bridal retail. (Source: Azazie)

As Legacy Bridal Retailers Flounder, DTC Brand Azazie is Selling 5,000 Dresses a Day

The bankruptcy of David’s Bridal in April — its second in five years — signaled more than just…

Features May 19
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Touchland has set a powerful foundation for growth by investing in data. Using NetSuite ERP, the brand is able to better manage and analyze business performance.

How Touchland Uses Data to Drive Brand Expansion

A strong foundation supports the DTC brand’s booming business across all channels

Features May 18
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The Boll & Branch store in New Jersey brings the brand’s comfy luxury aesthetic to life.

How DTC Brand Boll & Branch is Getting Comfortable in Brick-and-Mortar

There’s a special type of brand interaction that can only take place in stores. The ability to touch…

Features May 17
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