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Thrift, norming and price paranoia will be consumer trends in 2025

Martech

Consumers also proved paranoid about unexpected and inconsistent costs and pricing. Yes, prices are on consumers’ minds, but 68% cited lifestyle or self-improvement reasons for underconsumptive behavior, including: Decluttering and simplifying life (45%). ” Paranoid about the price. Fixing rather than buying new.

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How tariffs impact retail sales and ad spending, and why 2025 might be different

Martech

retail spending in 2025 were generally aligned around mid-single-digit growth despite the impact of tariffs. This week, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that 2025 retail sales will grow between 2.7% The 2025 sales forecast compares with a 3.6% Consumer categories with heavy tariffs saw price increases of 1.7%-7%,

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Customer experience tools and strategies: 2025 Predictions

Martech

Digital, in-store, mixed phygital journeys theyre all on the table in 2025. This will lead to higher demands for all digital experiences to be accessible in 2025. For instance, this March the 2025 Academy Awards will be streamed live on Hulu for the first time ever. Now, theres no looking back.

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The 2025 guide to (aesthetic) Pinterest marketing

Hootsuite

pic.twitter.com/mQ1l5jbaJm — Stallion Stats (@MegansStats) April 10, 2024 The question is, should your brand tap into Pinterest’s unwavering potential in 2025? In 2020, the marketer ran a Pinterest campaign for a fashion e-commerce client that struggled to achieve conversions at the company’s price point. Olivia can relate.

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How to revamp your lead scoring strategy for 2025

Martech

As we approach 2025, B2B marketers increasingly adopt data-driven strategies to refine their lead management processes and ensure they deliver sales-ready leads optimally. Here are some best practices to ensure your lead scoring model is both impactful and adaptable for 2025. Demographic profiles. Persona insights. Processing.

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Why smart marketers should front-load spending in 2025

Martech

I’ve seen many predictions about what marketers should expect, anticipate or work for in 2025. Let’s call it my Top 10 list for January 2025.* Although this year’s questions are different, could history repeat itself in 2025 with another pullback on investment? I believe not, or at least not right away.

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10+ Social Media, Marketing, and Creator Economy Conferences to Attend in 2025

Buffer Marketing

So, let’s dive into the events you’ll want on your calendar for 2025. Networking opportunities: Perfect for meeting collaborators, sponsors, and professionals who can help take your business or creator journey to the next level. Interactive workshops on influencer marketing, agency growth, and AI in social media.