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In the ever-evolving world of social media marketing, targeted advertising is more than just a trend—it’s a necessity. With competition for customer attention at an all-time high, using first-party data to guide your ad strategy can give your brand a powerful edge. Today, we're sharing our insights on a winning approach to targeting: leveraging first-party data through RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis to optimize ad spend and elevate ROI. Here’s how these strategies work and how you can apply them

Whether you’re ready or not, the holiday rush is just around the corner—and for many, it's already begun. But before you hit the back button, stick with us for a moment.  At National Positions, we want to share some vital insights and strategies to help you get your brand ready for the busiest shopping season of the year.   What BFCM Consumer Behavior Is Tells Us Despite inflation and economic uncertainty, holiday spending is forecast to remain strong in 2024,

Hey there, marketers, brands, and e-commerce businesses ready to make a massive impact this holiday season! Have you noticed that the 2023 holiday marketing season seems to kick off earlier each year? Yes, it's a real trend, not just your imagination.  For example, you might have seen Black Friday deals starting in early November, holiday decorations appearing next to Halloween decorations, and email campaigns for holiday sales beginning as early as September.  Yes, the holiday season now includes September! If you're

Hey there, fellow marketers! Ever wished for a Grinch's heart, one that grows three sizes to reveal the secrets of the holiday season's marketing wonders? Well, while we can't promise a visit from the Grinch himself (bummer, we know!), we've got the next best thing - a treasure trove of data and insights from yesteryears and the freshest scoops from 2023 to guide your sleigh right! Now, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and let's cozy up with some trends

National Positions was published on Forbes with one of the most important articles for e-commerce brands for the holiday season. You can check out the original article here. -------- Every year, we are asked the same question by multiple clients: Is it too early to start marketing for the holidays? While this question usually starts hitting my inbox in September or October, this year is a bit unique. Between a lackluster stock market, inflation and an overall unease regarding the

As you gear up for the week, let's dive into some compelling consumer statistics that shed light on the current state of marketing, product innovation, spending, and brand perception. If you have been feeling that the winds are changing or the market is shifting—but have not been able to put your finger on “what it is”—this may shed some light on the subject. What is the overall point of checking out what is happening with some of the world's biggest