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Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse on Airbnb is just one example of how the Barbie brand has used out-of-the-box marketing tactics to connect with consumers through context.

It’s Barbie’s World, We’re Just Living in It

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they…

Editor's Perspective August 4
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What is American Dream — and What Does it Want to Be? RTP Editors Weigh In

All eyes and ears have been on American Dream since the project’s initial proposal in 2003. Initially dubbed…

Editor's Perspective October 6
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3 Brands Using Content To Build Connections & Communities During COVID-19

We’re all trying to navigate a new normal…as people and as professionals. I know I’m personally spending more…

Editor's Perspective April 23
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An Open Letter To The Retail TouchPoints Community

First, please accept our sincere wishes that you and your loved ones are staying well. Even for an…

Editor's Perspective March 25
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Standout Super Bowl Ads Tap Humor And Empathy To Pack A Powerful Punch

5 Storytelling Lessons From A Diverse Range Of Brands

Editor's Perspective February 5
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The Case For An Updated Focus On Customer Lifetime Value

Today’s marketers have lots of tools for measuring individuals’ Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Companies like Adobe and Salesforce,…

Editor's Perspective October 26
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Cause Marketing Can Drive Shopper Loyalty — But Only When It’s Sincere

Several recent articles I’ve written have touched on the importance of corporate responsibility. Shoppers, particularly among younger generations,…

Editor's Perspective October 12
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Measuring Marketing Spend In 2018: Why Cross-Channel Attribution Matters Most

With nearly nine in 10 retailers having increased their marketing budgets in 2018, according to RetailMeNot, merchants are strongly motivated to…

Editor's Perspective September 25
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Starboard Cruise ‘Fun Shops’ Less About Transactions Than Creating Experiences

For some people shopping, a.k.a. retail therapy, provides as much relaxation as a cruise vacation. Starboard Cruise Services…

Editor's Perspective August 7
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