August Insights & What to Expect for Q4: State of the Industry

In this month’s edition of the DTC Index, we take a comprehensive look at the state of ecommerce as we recap August's performance and prepare for the crucial Q4 holiday season! Join our expert panel as they unpack valuable insights that can shape your strategy in the coming months. What You’ll Learn: August Performance Recap: Discover how seven-figure and eight-figure brands fared in August, including key metrics on revenue growth and media performance. Consumer Sentiment Analysis: Gain insights into the shifting attitudes of consumers and how their spending behavior is evolving in response to economic trends. Q4 Gifting Strategies: Explore the implications of a shorter gifting window this year and how it could affect your holiday sales strategies, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ad Spend Optimization: Learn about the latest trends in ad spend across platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok, and how to allocate your budget effectively to maximize conversions. With 95% of the market comprised of seven-figure and smaller brands, understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone involved in DTC marketing. This episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you navigate the upcoming holiday season with confidence. Show Notes: Go to https://your.omnisend.com/CTC to 20% off your first 3 months with code CTC20. The Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at podcast@commonthreadco.com to ask us any questions you might have about the world of ecomm.

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2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio of growing DTC businesses. Whether you need a clear view on the macro issues affecting the world of ecommerce, or want to reorient your business around groundbreaking new big-picture strategies, Taylor & Richard are here to help answer the tough questions about what it takes to scale — and sustain — an ecommerce business.