Quikly Blog

There is so much happening in the world right now. A pandemic. A historically polarizing and contentious election. A rise in social movements.

Nov 3, 2020

Every year, the holiday shopping season seems like it's starting a little bit earlier, mostly because: It is. It's actually a phenomenon known as " Christmas creep " — which began as Black Friday evolved.

Oct 29, 2020

It's that time of year again when retail brands are taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and their own branded events ahead of the holidays.

Oct 21, 2020

Another Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but some marketers in retail have figured out how to replicate the same feelings around their own branded events.

Oct 15, 2020

No one has had to shop for holiday gifts during a pandemic since the 1918 H1N1 virus . And, obviously, shopping has come a long way since. Technology has substantially impacted and advanced the way consumers make purchases in the last five years, not to mention the last hundred or so.

Oct 13, 2020

During Detroit's Startup Week, StartupNation Radio's Jeff Sloan asked Quikly CEO's Shawn Geller how he helps leverage a brand's existing audience to drive a visceral response among consumers. As you prepare for the holiday shopping season, here are a few tips from that conversation:

Oct 1, 2020

In a recent survey, we asked consumers how they were dining and shopping in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly 1,800 people responded. While data about a group of people offers valuable insight, so does highlighting individual voices. That's why we're excited to share how one young woman describes the changes in her buying behavior, as part of a new series, "From the Consumer":

Aug 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic hit the fitness industry particularly hard. Because gyms and studios are traditionally brick and mortar, many temporarily closed while grappling with how to stay afloat. As time in quarantine went on, those in this space found a solution: virtual workouts.

Aug 18, 2020

I was on my nightly walk when I ran into some neighbors — a couple, both retired, in their early 70s and living in an upper-middle class suburb. Since all of their social activities had been canceled, they said they didn't have much to do in the midst of a pandemic. In the same breath, they told me about how they were excited to get home and try a pre-made meal that had just arrived at their front door.

Aug 14, 2020

Thanks to the smartphone, it’s now commonplace to see user-generated content on the social media feeds of big brands.

Aug 6, 2020

If you’re a B2C marketer, having an understanding of consumer behavior can help you be more effective at your job. That’s why we wanted to make a podcast that offered insight from experts in the field of psychology to help add value to your marketing strategies.

Jun 23, 2020

The coronavirus has affected every person’s life in some way. Whether it’s how we work, shop or conduct ourselves throughout the world, things have not only changed — but have become more difficult. And brands have an opportunity to provide solutions and add value to each consumers’ lives as the pandemic continues.

Jun 22, 2020