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Rising Costs, AI & the Halo Effect—Key Takeaways from eTail West

The Fospha team had an amazing time at eTail West last week, connecting with eCommerce leaders and diving into the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Here are the top trends we saw dominating the conversation.

📈 Brands Are Navigating Rising Ad Costs & Complexity

With CPCs on the rise, brands are doubling down on efficiency— looking for opportunities to optimize their marketing mix and making the most owned channels like email, SMS, and loyalty programs.

🤖 AI-Driven Personalization Is Scaling Up

AI is transforming customer interactions in real time. Hanky Panky shared how AI powers their acquisition, site experience, and retention efforts—including automating 50% of customer service interactions to free up human agents for high-value customers.

💡 The Halo Effect Is Real

At Fospha, we're always talking about the impact of TikTok, YouTube, and Meta ads on third-party sales channels like Amazon. At eTail West, Ross Wakeham from TikTok reinforced that this ‘spillover’ effect is a huge measurement opportunity for brands.

If you’re interested in learning more about the halo effect, you can lead our latest research here. 🔗

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BUSINESS EXPANSION

Bamboo Fencing Offers Sustainable Elegance for Modern Outdoor Living Spaces

A detailed IMARC Group report guides setting up a bamboo fencing plant, emphasizing market analysis, raw material procurement, and financial considerations. Bamboo's sustainability propels its demand, fitting various design styles and eco-friendly practices. Innovative treatments enhance durability, aligning with the rising trend in sustainable construction and landscaping.

MARKETING COLLABORATION

Corona Tools Elevates GRAMMY Experience, Merging Digital Strategy with Cutting-Edge Gardening Innovation

Corona Tools' involvement with the 67th GRAMMY Awards exemplifies a powerful union of brand positioning and cultural immersion, offering valuable insights into integrating leading-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship. As the Official Red Tool for the Red Carpet, central to the creation of Tu Bloom's floral masterpieces, this partnership underscores how gardening equipment brands can weave themselves into the fabric of high-profile events, enhancing market visibility.

The associated digital campaign, strategically synchronized with the GRAMMY timeline, underscores the importance of aligning brand identity with culturally significant events. By utilizing Grammy-themed digital content and engaging audiences via platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Corona Tools engaged its community through interactive contests, challenging conventional consumer engagement methods. The campaign's success highlights emerging trends where digital marketing and eCommerce platforms serve as fertile grounds for amplifying brand stories, offering professionals a case study in leveraging content engagement and community interaction to foster growth in digital commerce within the gardening equipment sector.

ROBOTICS LAWN INNOVATIONS

Transforming Lawn Care with MOVA's Cutting-Edge Tech and Green Innovations

MOVA's robotic mowers, the 600 and 1000, leverage UltraView 3D LiDAR for precision, representing a digital shift in lawn care technology. With dual map management and customizable modes, these models offer eco-conscious solutions that redefine consumer engagement, presenting opportunities for enhancing digital commerce and community-building strategies within the gardening equipment industry.

GARDEN TECH SURGE

Booming Gardening Equipment Market Drives eCommerce with Innovative Technology

Gardening equipment market growth is poised, expanding from $98.8 billion in 2025 to $178.6 billion by 2034, propelled by smart-tech and eco-friendly advancements, urging digital marketers to reshape eCommerce strategies. Dominant players like Ariens and Husqvarna face seasonal demand challenges, prompting innovative digital engagement for competitive leverage and enhanced community interaction.

BRAND BUILDING

Scotts Leads Lawn Care Innovation with New Brand and Turf Builder Campaign

Scotts launches the O.M. Scott & Sons brand to honor its founder while introducing a new "Scott for Scotts" campaign. This initiative combines historical respect with modern innovation, featuring natural lawn products and engaging real homeowners, aiming to inspire grassroots connection and success in lawn care for marketing growth.

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ECOMMERCE STRATEGY

Recover Lost Sales with Klaviyo's Elegant Back-in-Stock Notifications

Klaviyo's back-in-stock automation enhances eCommerce by notifying customers of product availability, boosting conversions. It utilizes AI for segmentation, integrates with platforms like Shopify, and emphasizes personalization. Optimizing these flows with urgency, testing, and advanced strategies like cross-selling can recover lost sales and improve inventory management.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING INNOVATION

Maximize Ad Reach with Google's Expanded Display Network and Creative Tools

Google's latest updates for Google Display Ads enhance advertising flexibility and impact by expanding ad inventory across news, sports, and CTV platforms such as TelevisaUnivision and FOX News. Incorporating Google Display inventory into Demand Gen campaigns has shown a 16% conversion uplift, offering increased reach and improved ad placement quality for marketers.

SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING

Harness SEM's Power for Instant Online Success

Employing Search Engine Marketing (SEM) enables rapid visibility and enhanced brand awareness for small businesses. Leveraging platforms like Google Ads ensures precise targeting and immediate results, integrating seamlessly with SEO for optimal performance. The guide emphasizes SEM's potential to transform businesses through targeted advertising and data-driven insights.

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