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Privacy in the Connected Digital Age
Privacy in the Connected Digital Age
Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad's Keynote on Privacy is Alarming
Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad is an information security researcher whose keynote on privacy is informative, alarming and calls for better management of information in the digital age. The speaker is... MORE
35 Hybrid Snack Innovations
35 Hybrid Snack Innovations
From Sushi Ice Cream Burritos to Cookie Popcorn Bites
These hybrid snack innovations range from sushi ice cream burritos to cookie popcorn bites that fuse sweet and savory flavor notes seamlessly. When it comes to snackable menu items, standouts... MORE
Fast Casual Marinade Products
Fast Casual Marinade Products
This Nando's Peri-Peri Marinades is Part of the Brand's CPG Line
Available online through e-commerce platform Amazon and at retail stores including Wal-Mart and Tesco, Nando’s Peri-Peri Marinades come in a variety of spice levels and flavor options. Ideal... MORE
Croissant-Tortilla Mash-Ups
Croissant-Tortilla Mash-Ups
The Crotilla is a Wal-Mart Exclusive Food Hybrid
Wal-Mart is now selling a croissant-tortilla mash-up called the ‘Crotilla.’ The Crotilla can be used the same way as a tortilla, but has a much more flaky, buttery texture (similar to a... MORE
In-store Checkout Apps
In-store Checkout Apps
Wal-mart's Scan & Go Technology Helps Customers Skip Busy Checkout Lines
In an effort to improve the in-store experience for its customers, Wal-Mart has installed Scan & Go technology in several of its stores. By combining the convenience of online shopping with the... MORE
In-Store Pickup Stations
In-Store Pickup Stations
Wal-Mart is Now Piloting a Self-Dispensing Tower for In-Store Pickups
In an effort to marry the online experience with in-store consumer engagement, Wal-Mart had begun piloting a self-dispensing tower for in-store pickups. Currently installed in a store near the chain&#... MORE
Egyptian-Inspired Haircare Collections
Egyptian-Inspired Haircare Collections
The Mane Choice's Haircare Set Features Age-Old Remedies
The Mane Choice’s ‘Ancient Egyptian Anti-Breakage & Repair Antidote Collection’ is a unique haircare set that is said to “come close to duplicating the most historical... MORE
Funny Face Dog Muzzles
Funny Face Dog Muzzles
This Muzzle Makes Canines Look Like Silly Cartoon Smiley Faces
These novelty dog muzzles make furry friends look like the classic yellow cartoon smiley face, complete with a red, stuck-out tongue. Dog costumes have been around for as long as the domestication... MORE
Cultural Chain Store Marketing
Cultural Chain Store Marketing
Wal-Mart Draws in the Hispanic Market with Univision Communications
American chain store Wal-Mart drew in the Hispanic market through a three year partnership with Univision Communications. Univision is America’s largest Hispanic company that specializes in... MORE
play_circle_filled Healthy Grocery Store Commercials
Healthy Grocery Store Commercials
Whole Foods Market Shows How 'Values Matter' in Campaign
The boomer is an individual more concerned with health and happiness with every passing day and this Whole Foods Market commercial hits all the right notes when it comes to those concerns. A grocery... MORE
Caregiver-Honoring Apps
Caregiver-Honoring Apps
The Careticker Rewards Platform Redeems Volunteer Support-Givers
In an effort to celebrate unpaid caregivers, this rewards platform offers redeemable incentives. The interactive platform enables users to record tasks via a mobile app. Founded by Chiara Bell,... MORE
Female-Empowering Logos
Female-Empowering Logos
Wal-Mart Calls Out Companies Run by Females with a Women-Owned Logo
Since consumers are more likely to make a purchase if they feel like they are making a positive difference in the world, Wal-Mart introduced a new ‘Women Owned’ logo that supports... MORE
Paper Bag Book Bindings
Paper Bag Book Bindings
These DIY Book Bindings are a Simple and Creative Project
For the hopeful self-published novelist, a DIY book binding can be the difference between a generic novelette and a truly original piece of literature. This book cover is made from a brown paper bag... MORE
DIY Dessert Tacos
DIY Dessert Tacos
The Taco Bell Chocolate Taco Kit Lets You Make Your Own Choco Tacos
The Choco Taco is easily one of the most delicious desserts ever created, and now Taco Bell is giving you the chance to make your own at home with the Taco Bell Chocolate Taco Kit. The kit comes... MORE
play_circle_filled Trouser-Shipping Ads
Trouser-Shipping Ads
The ‘Ship My Pants’ Kmart Commercial Uses Unconventional Humor
This humorous Kmart commercial is trying to differentiate the brand from its two powerhouse competitors—Wal-Mart and Target—by allowing its customers to reap the benefits of free shipping.... MORE
Parisian Landmark Wine Glasses
Parisian Landmark Wine Glasses
This Eiffel Tower Wine Glass Brings a Touch of France to Dinner
Anybody can drink wine from a boring old wine glass, but for a little touch of French class, nothing can top this Eiffel Tower wine glass. Okay, so all the Parisian wine glasses in the world won&#... MORE
Informative Missed Connections Graphs
Informative Missed Connections Graphs
The Dorothy Gambrell Map Reveals Where Romance Occurs
Dorothy Gambrell has produced a telling missed connections graph that covers all of the United States. Gambrell was working on behalf of Psychology Today which commissioned the piece. Gambrell&#... MORE
Dual Perspective Infographics
Dual Perspective Infographics
This Infographic Looks at Six Companies That Inspire Love and Hate
Living in a capitalist consumer culture, there are few things that stir strong love and hate emotions in people than decisions made by the biggest conglomerations in the world. This infographic... MORE
play_circle_filled Corporations as Organisms
Corporations as Organisms
This Innovation Keynote Draws Parallels Between Cities, Brands & Biology
This innovation keynote, presented by physicist Geoffrey West, draws fascinating parallels between cities, corporations and biology. Determined to discover a set of universal laws and principles to... MORE
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Sun Dial QR Codes
E-mart Sunny Sale Campaign Uses Fun Ways to Boost Sales
To boost plummeting sales during lunch hour from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, E-mart launched the E-mart Sunny Sale Campaign. The equivalence of Wal-Mart in Korea is E-mart and albeit its success, the... MORE
The Wal-Mart Effect
The Wal-Mart Effect
Charles Fishman Explains How One Powerful Company is Taking Over Retail Brands
Chris Fishman is an investigative journalist and author of the award-winning book 'The Wal-Mart Effect.' Fishman devotes his time and efforts to investigating and researching some of the world's biggest… MORE
Dessert-Scented Smackers
Dessert-Scented Smackers
The Girl Scout Cookie Lip Smackers Collection is Yummy Enough to Eat
I don’t know about you, but I personally love me some Girl Scout cookies (thin mints, anyone?), and I definitely love yummy smelling Lip Smackers, so the Girl Scout Cookie Lip Smackers collection seems… MORE
$39,000 Pseudo-School Sacks
$39,000 Pseudo-School Sacks
The Row's Alligator Backpack Comes with a Hefty Price Tag
The Row's alligator backpack is a shift from the days of Full House and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Remember way back when the Olsen twins had a clothing line that was launched in Wal-Mart? Well,… MORE
Social Media Shopping
Social Media Shopping
Wal-Mart Online Adds Small Town Appeal to the Big Box Retailer
While corporate megastores may have inched out smaller, charming branches, Wal-Mart Online will help the retailer return some of the small town appeal thanks to its newest initiative with Facebook. A… MORE
Sustainable Superstores
Sustainable Superstores
The Wal-Mart Solar Program Will Greenify All California Branches
Though activists and labor unionists are intent on deriding the big box retailer for their unsavory corporate policy, there's little negative to say about the Wal-Mart Solar Project. There are a lot… MORE