by Ellen Fruchtman, President It’s hard to imagine the holiday season is literally days away. And, according to the National Retail Federation, retail sales are expected to rise between 4.3% - 4.8%. So, good news all around. As much as you are laser-focused on the weeks in front of you, it’s time to think about 2019. Yes,...
By Kelsi Roth, Graphic Designer Podcasts have been making a huge comeback in the last few years, providing excellent information and entertainment in a format that makes for easy multitasking. Podcast listeners are able to gain valuable insight and learn from industry professionals during their commute, workouts, and down time. With new podcasts starting every day and...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing Put 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a coated cast iron pan. Heat butter until melted and add 2 small chopped onions. Cover and turn off. You want the onions to sauté, but not burn. This is the perfect time to add a few cloves of garlic too! Slice 5-7 stalks...
by Shane O’Neill, Vice President How we show up to various events, work, gatherings, etc. can say a lot about a person, but these usually focus on our appearance or other outwardly characteristics. However, how you mentally show up might be entirely different and that speaks more about attitude and motivation. We’ve all been to a party...
By Shannon Joyce, Account Manager Marketing is an ever-evolving and adapting concept. However, as we move into the holiday season, and into the new year, it has become very clear that one relatively new trend is here to stay. Content marketing is becoming increasingly important for businesses to understand and utilize, in order to ensure they are...
by Ashley Bowen, Account Manager Ingredients 10 cups of all-purpose apples, peeled cored and sliced (Granny Smith or your preferred apple variety for baking) 1 cup of white sugar 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon ¼ cup of water 1 - 2 cups of quick-cooking oats 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1 cup of packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon of baking powder ¼...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Engage the Five Senses in Your Store This Holiday Season As the song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” For many people, though, possibly you included, it’s also the most stressful time of the year. Will the end of the year sales you’re anticipating happen again this year?...
By Dana Rathke, Social Media Specialist It’s nothing new, but Facebook and Instagram Live are seeing a major increase in use and importance each and every day. Connect with your audience with real, in-the-moment video content. Here are some tips on getting started and succeeding at Facebook and Instagram Live: Add Value. Think about the intention of...
By Shannon Joyce, Account Coordinator Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Preheat oven to 450 degrees Ingredients: Sprouts 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 15 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup Honey Balsamic Glaze (recipe follows) 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 1/4 cup crumbled...
by Charles Pobee-Mensah, Director of Digital Marketing Amazon is getting scary. They’ve disrupted some brick and mortars and decimated others. So when news broke that they might be starting to encroach on the jewelry industry with its own line, the natural reaction is to think about how to protect your business. Could selling online be the way...