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Social Media Links Consumers, Brands During Awards Season | WMI

“Who are you wearing?” The answer to the ubiquitous red carpet question can elevate a brand from virtually unknown to household name overnight. But...

Social Media: 10 Instagram Tips for Food Brands | WMI

A great meal is about more than the way it tastes—chefs strive for a beautiful presentation on the plate and restauranteurs frequently have a...

How Voice-Activated Assistants Will Change Everything | WMI

During the 2016 holiday season, sales of voice activated assistants soared. Consumers purchased Amazon's Alexa system (the Echo and her diminutive...

Social Style: Can Social Media Drive Apparel Sales | WMI

In just a decade, social media has become a significant presence in our lives. Seventy-two percent of Americans use it on a daily basis and almost...

Social Media: Pinterest Trends 2017 | WMI

Every month, 150 million people from around the globe search Pinterest for ideas and inspiration. These searches, and more importantly, what users...

Infographic: Marketing to Sports Super Fans

Sports are a defining aspect of American culture. In fact, U.S. sports bring in $27 billion in annual revenue, and 93% of men and 81% of women report...

Infographic: The New Year's Eve Party's On Mobile | WMI

In January 2016, over a million people gathered in Times Square to watch the ball drop and celebrate the New Year. From sharing snaps and pictures on...

Amazon Go: On Demand Food Shopping For Millennials | WMI

Watch out food retailers, Amazon is coming for you next! Earlier this month, Amazon announced plans to open its first Amazon Go retail grocery store...

Media & Marketing Trends 2017 | WMI

Every year brings the unexpected, but 2016 seemed to bring more surprises than most. Among many, the Chicago Cubs broke a 108-year losing streak, the...