It’s tough being a challenger brand. Bucking convention is never easy, and it’s called ‘the path of least resistance’ for a reason. But challengers aren’t ones to go with the flow. They go their own way to sell their products and reach customers, dreaming of guerilla marketing tactics that will get the most bang for their buck.  In our white…

A year after posting our blog Who’s a Star? A Brand’s Guide to Ratings and Reviews, we decided to repost it since it’s now more prescient than ever. Why? With the economy’s recent fluctuations, our clients have been asking us how they can make their marketing dollars stretch even further. Our number one recommendation is getting on top of their ratings and…

We are a visual species. We process and identify the things we see in milliseconds and create lasting memories and impressions from this information. That’s why packaging is one of the most important aspects of marketing. Shoppers make deep connections with the packaging design of their favorite brands. What would Coca-Cola be without its distinctive white script and red packaging? Would Frosted…

In the almost 20 years since its advent, social media has radically reshaped the way we do just about anything and everything. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the retail space – it’s now easier than ever to sell your product, get in front of new customers and create a community surrounding your brand. To make it easier for…

Imagine you’re shopping online, researching a new product you’d like to buy. As you scroll through the pages of inventory, you spot a brand that you’d like to know more about. You click on the product detail page, or PDP (also known as a product description page or product information page) to learn more… Immediately, your eyes are assaulted by…

Unless you’ve been living under a wi-fi-less rock for the past six months, you’ve definitely heard about ChatGPT. The AI chatbot has hundreds of functions – and there are about as many opinions on it, too. The takes have been coming fast and furious: It’s scary! It’s going to replace human workers and take our jobs! It’s making us lazy! It’s…

If you’re in retail, you know just how common point-of-purchase, or POP, displays can be. They’re an opportunity to think outside the shelf, try out different promotions, target seasonal events and much, much more. But as omnichannel marketing becomes the norm, one might wonder where the humble in-store POP display stands. Does it still have a place in a marketing…

If you’re selling with a home improvement retailer and want to increase your sales, we’ve got some good news for you. In-store associates are a secret weapon that can help guide customers to your product, make personal connections and close the deal. They are the ones who stock the shelves, answer customer questions and are often the deciding factor in…

One of the main reasons clients reach out to Porchlight is our industry knowledge, which comes in handy for brands entering the home improvement market. As home improvement continues to outperform other retail sectors, more and more products are seeking inroads. And smart brands know that entering a new market requires strategy.  While there are many reasons to consider market…

Another year gone – can you believe it? 2022 packed some interesting twists and turns (Wordle, anyone?), but it’s time to sit back, pour another eggnog, and watch the end-of-year lists and 2023 forecasts roll in. We’ve never been one to disappoint, so we’ve got the home improvement retail trends we’d like to see in the new year. What Market…