JUNE 6, 2025 |
Which factor most motivates consumers to buy from TikTok Shop? |
A) Ads on TikTok B) Product reviews C) Influencer recommendations D) Discounts and promotions |
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TOP STORY |
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American Eagle is taking a new route to reach its Gen Z audience—through the written word. The retailer, known for its popularity with young consumers, has launched a Substack newsletter called Off the Cuff, partnering with respected Substack writer Casey Lewis. |
Though Substack may not be the first choice for brands to reach Gen Z, its appeal is rising among the younger generation. |
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“Substack has millions of unique users and Gen Z is really emerging as a [driving] force,” said Craig Brommers, CMO at American Eagle.
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He noted that Off the Cuff targets Gen Zers interested in “slowing down, in leaning in and getting a little bit deeper into a topic.” |
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IN THE NEWS |
Discounters take the spotlight as shoppers seek value. Visits to discounters surged by 8.5% YoY in April, reversing two months of declines, per Placer.ai data. Read online |
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Shein and Temu pull away from the US as trade war bites. Shein’s and Temu’s influence in the US is fading quickly as both companies cut ad spending and look to Europe for growth. Read online
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CPG brands Kimberly-Clark, P&G sharpen their focus on profitability. The Trump administration’s trade policies—including steep tariffs—have eaten into CPG companies’ margins. Read online
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Lululemon trims outlook amid waning demand. Lululemon beat earnings expectations and met revenue forecasts in Q1, but softening demand in its core Americas market and a cut to its profit guidance cast a shadow over the results. Read online | | | |
ANALYSIS |
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B2B brands are underutilizing creator marketing on LinkedIn, according to Rob Mayhew, a creator who left his agency leadership job to make funny B2B social media videos full time. |
"LinkedIn is the channel that everyone's sleeping on [for creator marketing], and it's got huge opportunity, especially for B2B," Mayhew said. “Five years ago, there weren't a lot of B2B creators. There weren’t any good case studies or best practices. Now that's changed.” |
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