Connecting Digital & Physical Retail

Connecting Digital & Physical Retail

Today, the consumer path to purchase is as complex as ever. Shifting consumer attitudes and multiple connected devices create a chaotic reality.   Having a digital platform is essential to ensure your brand is considered in the path to purchase and critical to winning...
Consumer Saving & Spending Trends 2020

Consumer Saving & Spending Trends 2020

How Covid-19 Impacted Consumers Financially   The global pandemic presented more than just health concerns for the average South African; with more than 83% having been negatively impacted financially – livelihood has largely been the bigger threat for many.  ...
Starting A Movement For Social Change

Starting A Movement For Social Change

‘A social movement is a conscious, collective, organized attempt to bring about or resist large-scale change in the social order by non-institutionalized means.’ – Wilson’s (1971: 8)   We took a look at what factors contribute to the creation of a...
Driving Content & Engagement in the Beauty Category

Driving Content & Engagement in the Beauty Category

Growth in the beauty sector is said to be down to the ‘selfie’ generation, with today’s consumers increasingly looking to visual social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram for beauty inspiration.   Unsurprisingly, beauty brands are turning away from traditional...
Shopper Trends & Behaviour – August 2021

Shopper Trends & Behaviour – August 2021

COVID-19 has permanently changed consumer behaviour.   Accenture research shows that 95% of consumers are making significant and lasting changes to how they live, work and shop.   The retail industry felt the effects of COVID-19 more than most; retail is a hugely...
Marketing Investment Trends

Marketing Investment Trends

In 2020, we can see the massive impact that digital marketing has had over the last decade. Looking at advertising alone, predictions show how the duopoly of Facebook and Google dominate paid media investments online, although offline media buys remain important for...