Articles by author: Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin

5 Ways to Get Ready for Prime Day

Today marks the shift into the last quarter of the year. 2020 has had its share of challenges but, in the homestretch of the year, there are numerous opportunities to be had in the world of retail. Jennifer Ruscin, host of Bricks and Clicks, walks listeners through her tips for how your brand should prepare […]

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3 Ways to Increase Revenue

2020 has been a chaotic year, to say the least. For Jennifer Ruscin, host of Bricks & Clicks, navigating this year has cemented a practice in taking care of herself, something that has proven imperative to maintaining a healthy grasp of herself, her company, and her family. The effects of self-care are far-reaching, rippling […]

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How Authenticity Sells Your Brand

If you’ve ever made a purchase because of a social media post, then you know first hand how good photography can help increase sales and find ideal shoppers. Lifestyle photography in particular is attracting shoppers, partly due to the rise of social media influencers who deliver organic content, and ads, through lifestyle photography that their […]

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How to Get into Walmart

Selling into the world’s largest retailer is no easy task. However, Bricks and Click host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin has a few tips and tricks up her sleeve to help you get there. On this episode of Bricks and Clicks, Ruscin shares insights gleaned from her 15 years of retail experience and breadth of […]

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Retail Pivots as Buyers Shop from Home

No industry has been harder hit by the coronavirus pandemic than retail. So how has retail adapted, and does working-from-home fit into retail work? “Bricks and Clicks” host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin explores how retail buyers are pivoting to online work and what that looks like for both the buyer and the product seller. She […]

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6 Ways to Win on eComm: Bricks and Clicks

Today I’m interviewing Betsy McGinn of McGinn eComm, former ecommerce director for Seventh Generation, and other various capacities at some of the world’s largest food CPG’s like Hain Celestial Group and Tazo Tea. With over a decade of eComm CPG experience, Betsy authored The Amazon Roadmap book (available on Amazon!), and serves as a […]

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Lowering Your Advertising Cost: Bricks and Clicks

Retail spans both brick & mortar and ecommerce. So how do you optimize both to excel? The overarching goal of any retail organization is to get more profit in your pocket, and lowering your Amazon ACoS is a tried-and-true way to work toward that outcome. Today, I’m covering three ways you can do just […]

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Electric Vehicles are Fueling a Change in Battery Technology and the Energy Sector
May 4, 2024

This rapid growth and use of electric vehicles (EVs) is not just revolutionizing the automotive industry; it’s poised to transform how we store and use energy on a grand scale. As companies like Tesla demonstrate the viability of EVs through advanced battery technology, a significant technological spillover into grid-level energy storage is beginning to […]

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Affordability of Electric Vehicles Also Hinges on Proper EV Charging Infrastructure
May 3, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues to gain momentum, and naturally the spotlight intensifies on the crucial issue of finding EV charging stations and the broader state of EV charging infrastructure. Against the backdrop of increasing EV adoption and growing concerns regarding range anxiety, the urgency to address these challenges is a pressing matter. […]

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US OEMs Must Streamline Existing Systems and Apply Volume-Driven Strategies to Cut EV Manufacturing Costs
May 3, 2024

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand, US original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face significant challenges in reducing manufacturing costs to remain competitive. With growing global competition, particularly from countries like China that benefit from massive subsidies and a fresh industrial slate, the urgency for US manufacturers to adapt has never been more […]

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AI Accelerators Enhance Computational Might Across Industries; Innovation and Open Standards Key for Adoption
May 3, 2024

The realm of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, underscored by the development and deployment of AI accelerators from top players. These accelerators are at the forefront of a technology revolution, offering unprecedented computational power to handle complex AI workloads. As businesses across sectors increasingly rely on AI for operational efficiency and innovation, the importance […]

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Defining Legal Liability in the New Normal: Bricks and Clicks
June 25, 2020

So many industries are turning to virtual collaboration in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. From telemedicine to critical board meetings and more, the world’s businesses are finding ways to succeed even when separated by distance. And the legal industry is no different. On this episode of Bricks and Clicks with Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin, […]

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Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfulness in Retail: Bricks and Clicks
June 18, 2020

With so much going on in the world these days, it’s important to stay positive and grounded. On today’s Bricks and Clicks podcast, Mike Allsup teaches us a method called GEM, which stands for Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness and emphasizes slowing down, being grateful for what we have and creating space to allow us to see the sweetness […]

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How to Create a Referral Program that Fuels Sales Growth: Bricks and Clicks
May 28, 2020

What if you could build out a referral partner network that brought your PERFECT customer or client to you? No more wining and dining and woo’ing and pleading to get customers to pay for your services or items. No more efforting. Yes, I just made that word up. Today I’d like to talk about […]

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From Instagram to TikTok, How Retailers Should Use Social Media: Bricks and Clicks
May 14, 2020

Welcome back to another Bricks and Clicks podcast! Today, I’m interviewing Erin Phillips of Pinckney Palm, a social media agency out of North Carolina. When I have questions about social media marketing, advertising and content creation, she’s my go-to-gal. Today, we’re talking about Instagram’s dominating viewing presence, Facebook relevance and what the heck TikTok is. I […]

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How to Reach Your Customers During Lockdown: Bricks and Clicks
April 30, 2020

Today on Bricks & Clicks, we’re going to talk about the positives and negatives of the Coronavirus on retail. In episode 1, I talked about 6 Ways to Protect Your Product-Based Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak One of the things I suggested was to create delivery options because traditional transportation might not be available. […]

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Using Stories to Sell Your Brand: Bricks and Clicks
April 16, 2020

Want to attract your ideal customers and clients to your brand? First you must STOP asking people to buy your product. Sound counterintuitive? It’s actually not. Storytelling is as old as the first humans on this planet, and it’s our preferred method of digesting information. Storytelling bonds us to the storyteller, and makes us […]

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The Current Landscape of Retail & What to Do About It: Bricks and Clicks
April 2, 2020

Shoppers are homebound in what is currently a voluntary isolation. Within the past week toilet paper, paper towels, pain relievers, masks and more are completely out of stock. Online is sold out too. We are weeks out, best case scenario, at being able to replenish our pantries. I know that every morning I personally […]

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6 Ways to Protect Your Product-Based Business During the Coronavirus Outbreak: Bricks and Clicks
March 19, 2020

On the first episode of Bricks and Clicks, a new podcast show with host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin, we’ll break down… Utilizing Amazon for immediate distribution. Mastering selling on your own website. Creating a subscription model. Delivery options when traditional transportation isn’t available. How to ensure you have enough inventory for high online sales demand. […]

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Working Smarter, Not Harder in Retail with Jennifer Ruscin of Growth Spurt Sales and Marketing
January 26, 2018

On today’s podcast, we get to chat with Jennifer Ruscin, the owner of Growth Spurt Sales and Marketing. We discuss the tectonic shift in marketing strategy. The new paradigm that has retailers actually listening to customers, how technology helps work smarter not harder, and the future delivery of Oreos and “grape-based” beverages. As an […]

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