Tag Archives: marketing

Strategic Use of Scent Marketing

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

In the week following Valentine’s Day, I would like you to draw upon your experiences shopping for Valentine’s Day. If you went shopping at the mall, you may have been influenced by “scent marketing.”   In her article “The Science … Continue reading →

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Clicks to Bricks Strategy – Reaches Tipping Point in 2018

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

Clicks to Bricks Strategy – Reaches Tipping Point in 2018 Continue reading →

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Upward Mobility: Digital Retail Careers

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

The growth of online and mobile shopping requires a talent pool of employees who can ensure an easy and productive online experience.  Bryan Pearson in his Forbes article notes that as retail evolves “the most promising jobs will involve insights, … Continue reading →

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Three Shopping Center Videos

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

Take a look at how three shopping locations are marketing themselves to potential retail tenants (and, sometimes, to customers).   (Videos from Business Insider)  

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Hofstra Marketing Highly Ranked for 2017

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

The Marketing Faculty in the Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University is proud that our programs are included in TWO new 2017 rankings by College Choice, which “is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s 20-Year Marketing Timeline

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

McDonald’s is one of the leading advertisers in the world,  spending about $2.5 BILLION globally each year (with more than half of that amount in the United States). As such, it is very demanding. According to Advertising Age: “McDonald’s is … Continue reading →

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Free Marketing Tools from Credit Card Companies

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources that American Express offers to the retailers that accept an American Express card.   Click on the image below to see some of the many marketing resources … Continue reading →

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