Retail & Consumer

The resilience imperative.

From seasonal ups and downs to the evolving role of physical stores, retail and consumer businesses face a constantly changing landscape. To win over customers, brands must embrace agility and rapidly respond to customer needs.

Navigating seasonal cycles

The ebb and flow of seasonality is a perennial challenge in the retail and consumer sector, introducing peaks and valleys in workload that challenge execution and delivery. During high seasons, the surge in demand stretches resources thin, requiring rapid yet effective campaign rollouts. Conversely, quieter periods demand maintaining engagement with fewer resources.

Responding to real-time data

The real-time deluge of marketing performance data from digital channels offers rich insights. But it also creates immense pressure. Marketing and creative teams must rapidly analyze and adapt campaigns in response to consumer behavior and competitor reactions. The industry faces an ongoing challenge of pivoting quickly while maintaining quality and brand integrity.

Evolution of brick and mortar

Brick and mortar shopping remains relevant among consumers, yet post-COVID, expectations for in store experiences have soared. The challenge lies in crafting a thoughtful brick and mortar strategy that meshes seamlessly with e-commerce, enhancing both the physical and digital customer journey. Businesses must innovate in service design to meet these heightened expectations, blending convenience and immersive shopping experiences.

Grappling with AI innovation

Retail and consumer brands are grappling with AI technology and how best to leverage it for success. The challenge for many companies is figuring out how AI can integrate into existing workflows without disrupting the creative process or diminishing the quality of delivery. As AI continues to evolve, creative teams must evolve as well in order to protect their brands legally and ethically while harnessing the power and promise of this innovation.

How we help retail and consumer brands

We partner with leading retailers and consumer products companies, helping them overcome their biggest challenges around retail seasonality, campaign optimization, and changing consumer expectations.

Scalable Creative Production

Retail's seasonal peaks can overwhelm even the most robust teams. We leverage AI creative production tools to deliver high-quality content, fast. Our experts ensure brand consistency and handle the surge so that you can focus on strategy, not production. Win with us—no matter the season.

Paid Media Campaigns

When it comes to paid media, agility is key. We analyze campaign performance in real time, allowing us to rapidly optimize creative and messaging. We don't just launch ads, we iterate and improve—identifying performance trends and adapting rapidly.

In Store Experiences

Physical retail thrives on creating unique experiences. Our strategists design a journey that weaves together elements like intuitive wayfinding and eye-catching visual merchandising to pique curiosity and drive sales. We ensure the entire in store experience, from creative execution to in store design, resonates and reinforces your brand's objectives and aesthetic vision.

Digital Commerce

E-commerce needs an experience upgrade, too. Our approach blends strategic planning, stellar UX, and irresistible creative to craft customer-centric storefronts that encourage exploration and conversion. We also bridge the gap between online browsing and in store engagement for a cohesive brand experience no matter the path to purchase.

The future of the retail and consumer industry will be shaped by those who not only anticipate change but also pivot with precision and purpose. Success hinges on our ability to transform challenges into opportunities to captivate and convert. In a world where every interaction can turn a browser into a buyer, our mission is clear: to craft experiences that resonate, inspire, and endure.

Jeff Garner

SVP, Service and Delivery, Aquent Studios

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Jeff Garner

SVP, Service and Delivery

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VP, Global Agency Operations & Delivery

Stephanie Greco

Managing Director, Creative Strategy