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Showing up and standing out: How brands are driving discoverability on retailer sites
The fight for attention on retailer sites is getting tougher. Consumers aren’t scrolling for days (unless it's on social), and retailers are increasingly stacking the deck in favour of private label brands and pay-to-play. Whether it’s showing up in the right search results, being featured in category navigation, or appearing in content modules, the brands that get seen first are the ones shaping purchase decisions. Visibility isn’t accidental. It’s the result of deliberate,

Teresa Sperti
Aug 11, 20256 min read


Building product authority in a GEO world
Search as we know it has changed. The introduction of Google’s AI overviews has caused clicks to fall by 30%, providing summaries of search results at the top of the SERP to provide a quick, concise answer to your search queries. And then came social search as the new Google, with 51% of Gen Z turning to social to find out more information on product brands and services. And the latest announcement from Instagram means your social posts are now visible directly in Googl

Teresa Sperti
Aug 4, 20257 min read


The Digital, Marketing & eComm in Focus 2025 study in 10 charts: the biggest trends shaping the industry
The latest Digital, Marketing & eComm in Focus report lands at a time of growing pressure - and growing potential. 2025 is shaping up...

Kat Matthews
Jun 2, 20255 min read


The evolution of loyalty: are traditional programs dying?
Loyalty programs have long been a staple in Australian and global retail, with brands using points, discounts, and rewards to encourage...

Teresa Sperti
Mar 17, 20256 min read


The chat revolution and how it is changing search
It has been just over 2 years since ChatGPT launched, and it has created one of the biggest shifts in search that we have seen in decades. Whilst Google still boasts 8.5bn searches every month, the introduction of ChatGPT has given rise to conversational search | chat-based search experiences in a big way, and we are already seeing audience behaviour shifting as conversational search addresses many of the shortfalls of traditional search. As adoption grows, it is anticipated

Teresa Sperti
Feb 17, 20254 min read


The best innovations from US retailers: how top brands are creating great customer experiences
Retail in the US is evolving into an immersive experience, blending convenience, innovation, and creativity to captivate shoppers. During my recent visit to the US, I toured a host of US retail stores – Walgreens, Super Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Coca-Cola, Publix Supermarkets and more to explore how these brands are embracing trends, forging clever partnerships, and delivering memorable customer experiences. From seamless integration of digital tools to standout in-stor

Teresa Sperti
Jan 27, 20259 min read
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