What happened? 2021 was an anomaly in more ways than one, but this Black Friday was particularly remarkable: it represented the first year on record that saw a decrease in online revenue YoY, with e-commerce sales showing a 14% drop YoY in the UK and...
Two elements, supply and demand, determine CPM and CPA on Facebook. At Brainlabs we've completed an extensive analysis of the UK and US market for multiple verticals and, in particular, retail and compiled recommendations to help you prepare for the...
Consumer privacy is a major concern across every component of today’s marketing ecosystem. Brands, data providers, and advertising platforms are each attempting to deliver powerful, personalized experiences while navigating rapidly evolving da...
Advertisers, your data is at risk. From legislative changes like CCPA to technical developments like ITP, the foundations of data that digital marketing has been built on are crumbling. And this momentum is snowballing with more and more changes ...
Your CRO strategy is likely no stranger to the all-important privacy changes that the internet has been experiencing in recent years. We predict that in the next 1-3 years, your CRO capability will face major challenges to delivering impactful A/...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused knock-on effects on almost every aspect of our lives. The retail industry is no exception: 2020 has seen a 26% increase in online fashion sales as a result of consumers drastically shifting their buying habits toward...
The focus on online continues to grow. With parts of the world dipping in and out of lockdown and Christmas fast approaching, online shopping is a constant which users can rely on. In fact, U.S. holiday e-commerce sales are expected to increase 33% ...
The retail landscape has been completely transformed by the impact of COVID-19, and changing lockdown restrictions continue to influence shopping behaviour internationally. With store closures, social distancing and mask requirements, it’s unsurpris...
TV advertising has a clear purpose: to drive brand awareness and recognition so that viewers choose one brand over another. But viewing habits are constantly changing, particularly with the rise of digital (not to mention streaming platforms). More ...
The role of the agency is ever-changing, and always under debate. Although agencies have cross-channel expertise, tech resources and relationships with media owners, there are things that should never fully be outsourced. Branding, budgeting decisio...
