• Blog,  Brand Management,  Business Strategy & Growth,  Case Study

    What is “Brand-mas”? – Why Amazon Broke Records This Holiday Season

    According to multiple sources that track holiday spending (Mastercard Spendingpulse & Amazon), consumers spend increased 5.1% (Nov 1 – Dec 24) this holiday season verses 2017. Total sales were close to $850 Billion!! Amazon also reported this holiday season was their record breaking season as statistics show they shipped more than a billion items just in the United States! (They have not yet released their global numbers) But first… WHAT IS BRAND-MAS? The more I thought about consumer behavior during the holidays, I realized that purchasing habits for Christmas time holiday’s are a bit different than the shopping craze of Black Friday sales. Yes, many consumers purchase their holiday presents early on Black Friday but purchasing behavior is a…

  • Advertising,  Blog,  Brand Management,  Case Study,  Marketing,  Personal Branding,  Small Business Strategy

    Brand Study – What Should You Pay Attention to When Advertising Your Brand?

    First of all, thank you for everyone that participated in the quick brand study I conducted on my Instagram.  The purpose of this study was to help you realize the amount of specifics you should take into consideration when advertising and what things you can control to get attention of you consumers. Also, understanding how much the smallest directional adjustment can create a better brand presence when it comes to advertising. (Esp, if you’re a business advertising in an environment where there’s multiple ads)  Almost 100% of responses came from friends of mine, which helps with the study because I know their personalities, as well as their interests. I found…