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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...

It's Only Natural...The Evolution of Clean Beauty | WMI

The natural skin and hair care space continues to evolve beyond “free from” claims. Consumer consciousness about sustainably sourced ingredients,...

Health and Wellness Consumers Seek Natural OTCs | WMI

Consumers are increasingly and actively seeking to live less toxic, more natural lives and this is reflected in the products they choose to buy....