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Beauty Trends: How Beauty Is Redefining Culture

Throughout history, those that defined culture also defined what it meant to be beautiful. Twentieth-century tastemakers, such as editors, movie...

Cooking Enthusiasts Can Add Spice to Food and Beverage Brands

Maybe it’s a result of the slow food movement or perhaps Instagram #foodies are graduating from restaurants to their own kitchens, but the number of...

Social Media 101: What Makes Instagram's Algorithm Tick?

Less political than Facebook and more user-friendly than Snapchat, Instagram has emerged as one of the most compelling social networks for both...

Marketing Strategy 2018: Lessons From Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Instead of bells, retailers were ringing up sales this holiday weekend. Analysts estimate that 174 million Americans shopped between Thanksgiving Day...

Infographic: How Stress is Impacting Health and Wellness Trends

Everything from technology overload to worries about healthcare and the economy is taking a toll on Americans and shaping health and wellness...

4 Tips for Creating a Profitable Amazon Product Detail Page

It’s a simple fact—if shoppers can’t find your products, they can’t buy them. In traditional retail, marketers developed strategies to stand out on...

Infographic: What Beauty Box Consumers Really Think

Everyone loves a surprise! Perhaps that’s why beauty subscription boxes have been a hit since Birchbox launched the concept in 2010. Since then, a...

5 Ways Social Media Can Be the Icing on The Cake for Food Brands 

Food is one Instagram’s top categories and it doesn’t take a Michelin-awarded chef to understand why. From a rainbow of beautifully styled vegetables...

Retail Trends: Does Anyone Care About Shopping on Black Friday Anymore? | WMI

As Black Friday draws closer, retailers are gearing up for the official launch of the holiday season. But for many consumers, Black Friday and Cyber...