How does a brand or product that's been around for decades suddenly become popular with a whole new segment of consumers? Terence Reilly has some pointers. As CMO of Crocs, he used social media and celebrity collaborations to drive sales of its signature boat shoes. Now, as president at Stanley, he has made the company's durable mugs TikTok famous and bestse ... Show More
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Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Even in difficult times, leadership must be about empathy, authenticity, fairness and service. That's according to Darren Walker, the outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, a nonprofit with an endowment of billions of dollars and a charge to reduce poverty and injustice. Drawing on ... Show More
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The next generation of consumers is here
<div>Marketing to Gen Z requires drops, collabs and customization as table stakes, nostalgic IP as a ticket to ubiquity, participatory game mechanics driving virality, content and commerce finally tying the knot, and billionaire influencers, to name a few.</div> <p>Mark Schaefer ... Show More
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The Debrief: Department Stores Make a Comeback
<p><em>After a pandemic pivot to e-commerce, many brands are back to working with third-party retailers, this time, with better terms.</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Background:</p> <p> </p> <p>The wholesale model, while offering exposure and some upfront revenue, did not always have the b ... Show More
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