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August 8, 2024
Brands Take the Reins
The Desire Company just launched a new platform, bringing technology to the world of product reviews. The Retail RMEDI 360 Platform is designed to enable brands and retailers to seamlessly integrate expert product education throughout the shopper experience, empowering consumers with valuable information to make informed purchasing decisions.
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May 24, 2024
The Desire Company Unveils New Retail RMEDI 360 Platform
The Desire Company just launched a new platform, bringing technology to the world of product reviews. The Retail RMEDI 360 Platform is designed to enable brands and retailers to seamlessly integrate expert product education throughout the shopper experience, empowering consumers with valuable information to make informed purchasing decisions.
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January 30, 2024
Don’t Let Your Advertising Dollars Go Up in Smoke
In a bid to boost sales and brand recognition, Solo Stove enlisted the celebrity power of Snoop Dogg as their spokesperson. But can a celebrity truly serve as an authentic product authority?
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January 26, 2024
Trust Me, I’m an Expert.
Trust isn’t built overnight — but we can help! Check out how The Desire Company harnesses and deploys the power of authentic storytelling to build brand trust and empower shoppers to get informed, not influenced.
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December 7, 2023
Authenticity Reigns Supreme: The Desire Company Experiences Surge in Demand for Authentic Expert-Driven Content
When “authentic’ is the word of the year, it's clear that brands need to work harder to ensure that the information they’re providing about the products they’re selling can be trusted.
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November 10, 2023
Headed to the ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference? Enjoy the City Like a Pro by Knowing Where Go.
Make the best of eTail Boston this year by learning to talk like a native Bostonian. Sure, everybody knows about pahking cahs in Hahvihd Yahd, but there's a lot more to it than that. Here’s a quick guide to enjoy the city by helping you understand the locals.
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August 24, 2023
FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY: Experts Lead the Way to Shopper Confidence
In the face of info overload and shopper skepticism, one truth stands tall: experts are a reliable guide that can lead your shoppers into becoming loyal customers.
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August 22, 2023
Make the Best of eTail Boston this Year by Learning to Talk like a Native Bostonian
Make the best of eTail Boston this year by learning to talk like a native Bostonian. Sure, everybody knows about pahking cahs in Hahvihd Yahd, but there's a lot more to it than that. Here’s a quick guide to enjoy the city by helping you understand the locals.
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August 2, 2023
Unleash the Power of Explainer Videos on Your Product Pages
Integrating explainer videos into your product pages can be a game-changer, offering so many benefits that will undoubtedly elevate your marketing strategy.
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July 19, 2023
Human Expertise Meets AI For a Better Shopping Experience
While AI continues to shape the future, it is important to recognize that it cannot replace the value of real-world expertise.
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April 20, 2023
The Desire Company Commits to Pro Community Diversity Goals
At The Desire Company, our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.
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April 20, 2023
Empowering Change: The Desire Company Announces Diversity Commitments at Panel Event to Address Lack of Diversity in Influencer Marketing
Panelists from Ulta, Cleveland Avenue, Arc Worldwide and Jack Morton Shared Insights and Strategies for Promoting Inclusivity, Representation, and Equity
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March 27, 2023
XGC is the New UGC
In an effort to make experts more accessible to shoppers, The Desire Company has pioneered Expert Generated Content (XGC) - a new approach to expert recommendations. In this article, we’ll take a look at the difference between XGC and UGC, and how its entry into the retail landscape is transforming the shopper experience.
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February 24, 2023
Extending Inclusive Marketing Efforts Beyond Black History Month
Discover how brands are using inclusive marketing efforts to create equitable and welcoming environments beyond Black History Month.
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February 21, 2023
#Deinfluencing Has Gone Viral
Gen Z is reclaiming power with the rise of the “de influencer” movement. With 44% of Gen Zers making purchases based on influencer recommendations, a growing awareness of paid product placements, and an embrace of more authentic content - it's no surprise that this trend is gaining traction. Learn more about the de-influencer movement and what it means for the industry.
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December 16, 2022
iHeart This Phone I’ve Never Used
Between 2019 and 2022, Google spent $4.6 million to promote the Google Pixel 4 phone using on-air radio talent from iHeartMedia and other radio networks, without ever giving them the phone. Find out what happened.
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October 24, 2022
The Rise, Fall & Unlikely Rise Again of the QR Code
How the QR Code Came to Earn Its Place As a Valuable Marketing Tool and How Your Products Can Benefit
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September 13, 2022
Younger Generations Are Less Trusting of Your Product Recommendations Than You Think
How to Build Trust Amongst Your Savviest Shoppers and Employ the Right Sources of Product Information to Help Them Make a Purchase
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September 12, 2022
Influencers Can Create Short-term Brand Awareness But Experts Help Build Long-term Brand Loyalty
New Data Finds Consumers Are Skeptical and More Likely to Return Influencer-Recommended Products While Experts Earn Trust and Build Shopper Confidence
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August 16, 2022
Trend Alert: Product uncertainty is fueling your shoppers’ bracketing behavior leading to even more returns
How brands and retailers can adapt to rising returns caused by shoppers buying with the intent to return.What if they could prevent returns from happening in the first place?
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July 8, 2022
The Risk / Reward of Celebrity Co-Founders + Investors
Beyond Endorsements, How Companies + Celebrities Are Working Together In Deeper Ways Than Ever Before
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July 1, 2022
The Rising Cost of Returns
Returns are an inevitable part of our modern economy, accelerated by the continued growth of online shopping. Many companies have accepted that rising returns are just the cost of doing business. What if they could prevent returns from happening in the first place?
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May 12, 2022
Competing on Trust
Trust continues to evolve with each generation, major life shift, and new technology. For brands and retailers, that means following trends and embracing these changes. Finding new ways to build and maintain customers’ trust and loyalty is an important way to differentiate and compete.
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May 12, 2022
4 Lessons Fyre Festival Taught Us About Influencer Marketing
How the Infamous Festival-that-Never-Happened is a Learning Opportunity for How Brands Work with Influencers
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December 16, 2021
How Expert Videos Can Connect Your In-Store + Online Shopping Experience
We see a product somewhere and decide to check it out in person. But even once you’re holding it you still want to know more before you buy. So what do you do?
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December 16, 2021
How-To Get the Most Out of Your How-To Videos
These catchy videos can help retailers and brands get in front of new customers and make them the go-to place for advice and product recommendations.
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December 16, 2021
Experts (Not Influencers) Create a Deeper Connection to Your Products
Think about it. In a world with so many sources of reviews and advice, how does today’s consumer find a deeper connection to any brand or product?
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December 9, 2021
What Makes a Good Online Shopping Experience in a Post-Pandemic World?
There’s been a lot of discussion about how the pandemic, and the ensuing lockdown, boosted online shopping to unforeseen numbers. In 2021, there will be over 230 million online shoppers in the U.S. alone, according to Oberlo.
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