??13 Takeaways from Expo West??

??13 Takeaways from Expo West??

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First off, it was great to see some familiar faces at Expo West ??.

If you saw the blue QR code dude floating around, that was us! (fun pics here)

In this issue, we're featuring:

?? Takeaways from Expo West

?? The renaissance of product inserts

?? Measurable stores 

Let's dive in.

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The "QR Code Dude" making new friends at Expo West!

WHAT'S BUZZIN' THIS MONTH

13 TAKEAWAYS FROM EXPO WEST 2023 

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QR Code Dude hanging with Mezcla

Last week, we spent 2 days walking Expo West (18 miles to be exact!). Thousands of food, beverage, supplement and cosmetic brands exhibited. And we talked to hundreds of brands.

Kait Stephens the Queen of QR shares 13 different takeaways.  

Here's a quick preview:

  • Gender and ethnic diversity ruled the day
  • Lots of building in public going on
  • QR codes were hot!

Check out the full post with notable brands and pictures below!

READ THE FULL POST

PRODUCT INSERTS MAKE A COMEBACK??

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 “What’s old is new again.”

Product inserts are having their moment. These slips of paper, tucked into product packaging, have always been a reliable and attributable way for marketers to reach customers directly. 

With rising CAC and crowded marketplaces, brands like Magic Spoon are revamping this channel to connect with consumers and acquire customers incrementally in a cost-effective way

Our take? Product inserts are a hidden gem when it comes to effective marketing and customer service. Among our list of best practices, pairing inserts with QR codes makes it more frictionless for consumers in the post-purchase experience. As first-party data becomes harder to obtain, product inserts will continue to play a key role in marketing campaigns. 


TECH COMPANIES RACE TO MAKE STORES MORE MEASURABLE ??

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Brick-and-mortar is here to stay—and it's better than ever. 

In the post-pandemic world, more and more retailers want to better understand how customers are shopping within their physical stores. They're turning to retail tech companies such as Cooler Screen and Placer.ai to modernize the in-store experience.

“The more they can measure it, the more they can understand those impacts, the more they can create a better omnichannel experience,” Ethan Chernofsky, Placer.ai's senior vice president of marketing, told Modern Retail.

Our take? Physical stores will play an increasingly crucial role for retailers as more customers return — and this means that retailers need to revamp their brick-and-mortar strategies. By bridging the gap between physical and digital experiences, retailers can better meet consumers' demands. 


HOT OFF THE POD...

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YOU SHOULD KNOW...

Brij is excited to announce our latest integration with Ordergroove!

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Ordergroove helps innovative brands and retailers shift consumer interactions from one-and-done transactions to ongoing, highly profitable relationships through sophisticated subscription experiences.

Brands like Dollar Shave Club, OLLY, and MeUndies rely on Ordergroove’s superior subscription platform, AI, and unmatched consumer expertise to establish and drive their recurring revenue relationships. Through the integration with Brij, you can now offer subscription opt-in through your QR Codes if you are using Ordergroove.


BUZZY BRANDS WE ARE WATCHING

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?? Check out the latest way you can offer subscription opt-in through QR codes.

?? 13 takeaways from Expo West here


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Can't wait to make some magic happen!

Zoofishan Khan

SQA Engineer @ Brij

2 年

This looks awesome Kait

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Jonathan Fox

Ecommerce & Retail Merchandising Professional | Startup & Established Orgs Experience | UX & CX Champion | Creative & Critical Thinker | Data-Driven Insights | Problem-Solver

2 年

Kait! I was thrilled to see your Omnichannel Buzz recap on the comeback of the Package Insert. I’ve long been a huge champion of Package Inserts because they can help an organization accomplish so many things in a controllable, predictable and cost-effective manner: repeat purchases, warranty registrations, product reviews, loyalty program registrations, app downloads, video engagement & more. What I love about PIs is that they’re a nearly unavoidable touch point in the consumer’s doorstep experience. Even to merely recycle a PI, a consumer has to hold it in their hand and glance at it. Not so for many digital tactics.

Sandra Velasquez

CEO & Founder of Nopalera | Author | Speaker | Latino Startup Of The Year 2022 | Stanford LBAN Cohort 14 | Shark Tank Season 14

2 年

Thank you Kait Stephens !

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