ClickZ Travel Newsletter - 10.24.2024

The 12 Best Luxury Luggage Pieces of 2024

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Zihan Lyu
October 24, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Leading Voices 📣

In a recent discussion, Sam Carter highlighted how TikTok for Business helps brands integrate engagement on TikTok with other marketing channels, such as organic and direct search. By providing data-driven insights, TikTok enables brands to analyze how their campaigns perform across the entire funnel, from discovery to conversion. This integration helps businesses optimize the customer journey, ensuring that engagement on TikTok effectively drives higher conversion rates across channels.

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Mark Ritson on Brand vs Performance

It's important to support the notion that brand VERSUS performance is something that needs to be put to rest. The most important word in F&B's The Long and the Short of It is….AND.

But it's equally important not to swing to the other extreme and start extolling brand and performance as things that can be achieved within the same ad. It's possible. Every good brand building ad also sells a lot of product. And every performance ad does something (usually not much) for the brand. But the key point is that marketers do need to treat brand and performance differently in mindset, objectives and execution. Folding them together only at the campaign level not the ad level.

Specialty Bites 🍪

Travel+ Leisure reviews the top 12 luxury luggage pieces of 2024, emphasizing their blend of style and functionality. It highlights the durability, design, and organizational features of each piece, tested rigorously for quality. The guide aids travelers in selecting premium luggage that enhances travel experiences, balancing aesthetics with practicality.

The Coach Empire Carryall 48 bag has become a viral sensation, thanks to TikTok. Its popularity surged after Coach's creative director showcased it online. Crafted from natural grain leather, the bag is a versatile canvas for personal style.

The article highlights the best carry-on travel EDC essentials, emphasizing compact, TSA-friendly items for convenience. It covers various categories, including backpacks, toiletry kits, and power banks, all tested for durability and functionality. These essentials aim to enhance travel experiences by offering practical, reliable solutions for frequent travelers.

Bis has launched a travel accessory collection inspired by the film adaptation of "Wicked." The collection features items in signature colors of the characters, Elphaba and Glinda. With options like backpacks and rollers, these accessories add a magical touch to travel, reflecting the film's enchanting themes.

Insight of the Week 👑 

In this interview, Henry Linney, Performance Marketing Director at Seraphine, a leading maternity brand, discusses how the brand harnessed full-funnel measurement for efficient growth. Here’s how they did it:

📊 Diversifying Channel Mix: Using full-funnel measurement, Seraphine identified opportunities in underused channels like Pinterest, reducing reliance on just a few channels.

💸 Better Budget Allocation: With apples-to-apples comparison across platforms, Seraphine could confidently optimize ad spend for greater efficiency.

⚡ Peak Period Preparation: Having data they trust allowed Seraphine to make quick adjustments to capitalize on momentum during Peak, ensuring strong performance during these periods.

Read the full interview to learn more about Seraphine’s approach!

Performance Platters 🍽️

Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger are vital for sales, offering personal, immediate customer interactions. They enhance engagement, build trust, and drive conversions. By integrating automated tools and multimedia, businesses can optimize strategies. Tracking metrics ensures continuous improvement, making messaging apps a game-changer in customer engagement.

B2B digital commerce is revolutionizing business transactions by leveraging digital touchpoints to engage buyers. This approach enhances efficiency, customer experience, and scalability. Key trends include AI-driven personalization and mobile optimization. Implementing a suitable platform is crucial for success in this evolving landscape.

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