Glossy research: Amazon is earning the trust of fashion and beauty brands
At this point, most brands know selling on Amazon means forfeiting full control of the customer relationship — true of selling through any wholesale partner — as well as missing out on access to valuable…
The Netflix Sharing Problem
Netflix Has a Problem With Password Sharing. We have all heard the story of the college grad using his former roommate’s parents’ Netflix password. We all know the ex-boyfriend binging his favorite shows…
What subscriptions are given as gifts?
Subscription commerce has captured retailers’ attention with its built-in customer base and predictable sales patterns. It may seem like there is a box for everything—think special effects makeup or…
What consumers really think about private brands
Many consumers across age brackets are shopping more stores for groceries, and many of them like to try new products, including private brands. In a webinar hosted Dec. 5 by Store Brands titled “What…
A better, smarter way to shop on Amazon
When Amazon Prime launched back in 2005, the deal was simply free-two day shipping on qualifying U.S products. Sounds rather “meh” in comparison to what Prime members have today, including free same-day…
How AI and 5G Will Impact the Media Industry in 2019
AI and 5G are bound to have a major impact on the media and ad industries in 2019. This Friday, Mike Bloxham, SVP, Global Media and Entertainment, Magid, will lead a panel at a luncheon of the Market…
Why it’s difficult for Netflix and ‘Friends’ to go on a break
“Friends” will be there for you on Netflix through 2019, but the minor internet meltdown over a rumor that the show was leaving goes to the heart of the biggest question about Netflix’s short-term…
Are subscriptions an untapped gifting opportunity for retailers?
Nearly one-third of consumers have interest in receiving a subscription as a gift, while 44 percent are somewhat to very likely to give a subscription as gift, according to a study from Magid. The most…
Boxing days: subscription services continue to show promise in the beauty category
Who doesn’t love getting a package delivered—especially this time of year? Subscription services push them out year-round these days, delivering convenience, money savings and accessibility to a wide…
How to realign your newsroom for success
Despite differences in size, staffing, user demographics and consumption trends, there are common threads to be considered when reorganizing newsrooms. Three important considerations are multi-platform…