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Here's a little statistic to start you off the week. According to Kantar, shoppers are visiting stores more frequently, with the number of grocery trips made each month by British households up 13.1%. As the number of visits increases, the average spend per trip has fallen down 13.6%, which could suggests a return to pre-Covid shopping patterns.

Social media is a powerful marketing tool, which is why it’s important that to constantly stay on top of the game. It’s easy for audiences to lose their interest fairly quickly, as people are prone to having a short attention span these days with our surrounding environment. Check out our latest blog for some fresh idea contents and take your social media to a whole new level!

When Instagram decided to hide likes in 2019, it received a lot of pushback from the userbase. According to Adam Mosser of Instagram, this was an initiative to make Instagram a safer place on the internet". Flashforward to 2021, the platform is slightly reverting back by allowing users to show like counts again. Are you happy this feature came back?

"If I had been given this set by somebody at that point in my life, it would have been such a relief to know that somebody had my back. To know that I had somebody there to say I love you, I believe in you. I’ll always be here for you. - Matthew Ashton, Vice President of Design at the LEGO Group

What is Clubhouse? Clubhouse is an exclusive social media app that operates through invites-only, meaning individuals can only join the app if they receive an invitation from an existing user. Learn how to leverage your brand with Clubhouse at https://brandandmortar.com//a-brief-intro-to-clubhouse-fo/

You’ve most likely already heard of the term SEO, also known as Search Engine Optimization. A practice that has been adopted by many different businesses from all sorts of industries, the proper implementation of SEO can greatly impact your brand's standing in Google search results. Head over to our website to learn more on our latest blog.

HelloFresh looks to capitalize on a boom in home cooking that first emerged at the pandemic's outset, when many bars and restaurants closed and consumers rushed to grocery stores to load up their pantries. The trend could see another spike as more states enact strict lockdown measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, which is hitting new peaks in several regions and could get worse with holiday travel and the colder winter months driving people indoors. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/33h92An

Whatever happens in the next month or two, Christmas 2020 will be like no other before it. As brands grapple with how to stand out during the festive season, here are some of the best seasonal creative to look out for! https://bit.ly/2GIx1QG

While the pandemic has influenced every area of life, from relationships to technological development, your audience might be tired of hearing about it. At the same time, you don’t want your brand to be tone-deaf or ignorant, completely ignoring global events and diving into self-promotion. Here's a quick read about some types of refreshing content that could give your platform a boost in presence: https://bit.ly/3lewgxD

When it comes to your logo, there’s no one size fits all solution. Fantasize, draw sketches, get wild, as even the craziest idea might be a hit. Check out this article for an ultimate guide to logo colours. https://bit.ly/2I4ox79

TikTok has made its first foray into ecommerce thanks to a deal with Shopfiy that enables consumers to purchase direct from merchants on the platform. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mAGxo7

They weren't kidding when they say any publicity is good publicity. https://bit.ly/3jAATke