FMCG brands have historically generated the lion’s share of their sales offline, with consumers typically buying their groceries, toiletries, and other consumables from supermarkets or third-party retail stores. In recent years, however, the rise of digital technologies has resulted in changing consumer expectations, and a greater demand for convenience, better brand relationships, and an omni-channel […]
1. Introduction In recent years, there have been industry changes in two major areas, technical and regulatory, which have both made an impact on the way marketers can, and should, measure digital marketing effectiveness. Technical industry changes Apple, Google and Mozilla, which each own very popular web browsers, have implemented technical changes to the way […]
2. Executive Summary Reinventing Commerce, produced by Econsultancy in partnership with Sitecore, explores the path to growth through a landscape defined by rapidly changing consumer behavior, a demand for personalization and the influence of macro-players with international reach and enormous scale. This report is based on a quantitative study of over 1,200 merchandising, ecommerce and […]
During the coronavirus pandemic, many FMCG brands have established new channels and relationships with consumers. How can they use these to gather first-party data and put it to effective use in their advertising and marketing campaigns?
With borders around the world shut and countless millions subject to some form of lockdown, the travel and hospitality industries have been among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Five months into the Covid-19 pandemic, macro trends are emerging in shopper behaviour, communications and brand purpose. How can FMCG brands respond to these in their online experiences and advertising? Jenna Russell, senior strategist at ELVIS, outlines five key points.
How have alcohol and drinks brands adapted to the highs and lows of Covid-19? We spoke to Tom Harvey, co-founder of “grain to glass” marketing agency YesMore, about direct-to-consumer sales, adapting marketing strategies, and how to be more human on social media.
Coronavirus has resulted in a shift in shopping behaviour, with many more consumers now heading online for groceries, as well as bulk-buying food and household items.
Elliott Clayton, SVP at Epsilon-Conversant, looks at the direct-to-consumer trend, how it was enhanced during the pandemic, and what we can learn long-term.
Coronavirus has resulted in a shift in shopping behaviour, with many more consumers now heading online for groceries, as well as bulk-buying food and household items.
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands sell their product directly to consumers, taking away the need for third-party retailers, wholesalers, and other middlemen.
According to research by Global Web Index, 45% of beauty consumers look to reviews for online research purposes before buying a product.
In 2019, Revolution Beauty was named within the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 as the fastest growing beauty brand in the UK. What’s behind the brand’s success and what does it mean for marketing in the industry?
Like many other industries, the beauty world has been hugely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ratings and reviews are a hugely important tool for brands of all kinds.
By targeting customers at certain points of their journeys with the right messaging, Kiehl’s Spain achieved uplifts in conversion rates and average order values.
Online retailer Ethical Superstore’s charitable alternative to Black Friday 2018 delivers its three biggest ever sales days, making it possible to donate 4,289 grocery products worth more than £7,000 to the Newcastle West End Foodbank.
Answer Digital develops a new order capture system for Ramsden International that is expected to drive up to £12m in increased sales each year.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is impacting every part of our lives, from the places we can go to the way we spend our time, to the priorities we have and the way we spend our money.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many FMCG brands have established new channels and relationships with consumers. How can they use these to gather first-party data and put it to effective use in their advertising and marketing campaigns?
Brands and businesses must constantly recalibrate how they work with influencers as social platforms change. This briefing covers the latest trends in influencer marketing, including Covid-19, ad spend, trust and TikTok. It is an edited version of the influencer section in Econsultancy’s new Social Media Platforms Trends report, authored by Michelle Goodall. Reduced adspend is […]
Many of our day-to-day habits have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but the way consumers shop for food and groceries has undoubtedly been one of the biggest shifts.
As people across the UK have heeded advice to stay indoors and only venture outside if necessary, restaurants and pubs who would normally be catering to large crowds have closed their doors.
‘Brands as publishers’ is a concept that many marketers see as fruitless. But one brand that has certainly seen success from its own media is Red Bull.
Chances are you haven’t thought much about the ethical and environmental impact of your toilet paper. But if you have, would you be willing to pay more for toilet paper that has a positive impact on the environment and contributes towards social good?
The ongoing outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has created a global emergency and some of the companies whose products can potentially help individuals stop the spread of the disease are using rapid-response marketing to reach consumers who are concerned about their safety.
Today’s beauty industry is decidedly different from 10 years ago.
People eat with their eyes, or so the expression goes, which is why food brands tend to rely on high quality imagery and design to sell their products.
It’s nearly the end of the year but November still had a bunch of social media updates from the world’s biggest platforms and campaigns from Coca-Cola, UN Women UK, KFC and more.
In 2019, the general state of play of social media for FMCG brands has transformed from its product-focused beginnings to a more content-driven approach.
The Internet Statistics Database contains global charts and statistics related to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, for you to browse, save and export.
