Harrods, Woolworths Group and Amazon are three brands reshaping the retail sector and shining a spotlight on the incredible value of owned media and the possibility of unlocking multi-million dollar revenue streams. By developing internal media business units, these companies, along with numerous iconic retailers, are...
What retailers can learn from Harrods Harrods, Woolworths Group and Amazon are three brands reshaping the retail sector and shining a spotlight on the incredible value of owned media and the possibility of unlocking multi-million dollar revenue streams. By developing internal media business units, these companies, along...
Why retailers need to shift their focus and tap into the $96 billion owned media market Leaving money on the table is frowned upon by most businesses, but for retailers, it’s a cardinal sin. Retailers are expert at leveraging their assets to drive a better return, yet...
Retailers are the new media moguls Retailers are poised to generate highly profitable revenue through their media argues Sonder’s Jonathan Hopkins. The Gruen Transfer’s Russel Howcroft said it best when he remarked live on-air how Chemist Warehouse are shrewdly making millions from their suppliers before they’d even...
According to the esteemed UK publication Marketing Week, the primary media trend for 2019 is growth of owned media monetisation in ecommerce. Zenith predict it will add around $100bn of new money into the global advertising market next year. If it follows a similar path...
A hugely significant year (they just seem to keep getting bigger!), here is our review of what just happened through our unique lens: McDonalds, Commonwealth Bank and Sainsbury’s all saw material growth exclusively from owned media We were all shocked into paying more attention to...
Giving? No, in the world of retail, it’s about sales. There is a growing sense that this year, retailers are focusing on providing valued experiences in-store rather than over-investing in expensive advertising to get people through the door. This is hardly surprising in a climate of...
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Digital Highway Stopped off at a few retailers along the way I called on dear old Amazon To see what they say They took me to their workshop And told their plans to me, so You better watch out You better...
We’ve talked in this parish before about the gap between promise and experience. Two years ago we called it the expectation gap. I believe that gap is widening and it seems the greater the promise in advertising, the worse the product experience. You may also...
This week, swimwear brand Seafolly launched interactive smart mirrors in their fitting rooms for the first time, following the footsteps of fashion retailers Mango, Ralph Lauren and Rebecca Minkoff who pioneered use of the technology in their stores. The intent is to offer greater convenience...