ClickZ Sports Equipment - 12.12.2024

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Invests $1.7M in Community Sports

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Zihan Lyu
December 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC have awarded $1.7 million to enhance sports facilities in 20 under-resourced communities. This initiative, part of the Game On-Community Places to Play, aims to improve youth sports infrastructure, fostering community development and providing strategic opportunities for marketers to engage with local audiences.

Curious about how other brands fared this Black Friday? Fospha’s latest report dives into key performance channels, standout strategies, and industry benchmarking data for this peak season. Perfect for digital marketers and eCommerce leaders, it’s packed with actionable insights to contextualize your 2024 results and sharpen your strategy for 2025.

Sector Spotlight 🎥

The TRICEP BLASTER QUAD BLASTER, a patent-pending fitness device, isolates triceps during workouts by stabilizing the biceps. This innovation aims to improve exercise form and reduce pain, offering a superior alternative to traditional arm blasters.

SCOTT Flow Pro Mips helmet integrates RECCO technology for enhanced safety, offering precise location tracking in emergencies. It combines Pure Sound for auditory clarity and temperature-regulating fabrics for comfort. Made sustainably, it exemplifies innovation in outdoor gear, aligning with SCOTT commitment to performance and environmental responsibility.

Harken expands its Zircon block lineup, introducing six new 29mm sheave sizes and triple sheave versions in 40mm and 57mm. These blocks, featuring advanced ceramic bearings, enhance sailing performance by reducing friction and improving responsiveness. The expanded range offers greater flexibility in sail adjustment, marking a significant advancement in sailing hardware.

Influencer Corner 📣

Tommy Clark on LinkedIn: Every marketer should study the masterclass Shopify just put on in content marketing

1️⃣ Founder-led content: Posts by Shopify’s CEO and President outperformed the brand account by 40x. Personal beats corporate.
2️⃣ Post more, win more: During BFCM, Harley posted 19 times on X. Tobi, 12. Frequency drives results.
3️⃣ IRL → URL: Turning a Vegas Sphere ad into viral social content shows how to scale big ideas digitally.
Smart, relentless, and impactful—this is how you dominate marketing moments.

Small-scale, big impact: The power of intimate brand activations

From Glossier’s NYC pop-ups to Prada’s flower cart and rhode skin’s photobooths, brands are showing that smaller, in-person experiences can create unforgettable moments.
The key? Personal, accessible activations that leave a lasting impression.

Jordan West on LinkedIn: Here are the highlights from TikTok Shop BFCM 2024👇

165% shopper growth YoY, $100M+ in Black Friday sales (3x last year), and a jaw-dropping 7.5 billion impressions on shopping hashtags! The momentum is undeniable.

Jordan’s bold prediction: TikTok Shop will hit $1 billion GMV by BFCM 2025. 💰

Performance Pulse 📈

AI is transforming retail by enhancing product recommendations and shopping experiences. Retailers like Amazon and Walmart are leveraging AI for personalized marketing, while advertisers explore new digital tactics. Consumers benefit from faster, potentially cheaper shopping. However, careful implementation is crucial to avoid discomfort and ensure strategic success.

Ad Age is spotlighting Gen Z innovators reshaping advertising and marketing. Their digital fluency and emphasis on diversity drive industry transformation. The 2025 Gen Zers to Watch list will feature at the NextGen Marketing Summit, highlighting their strategic impact on consumer trends and marketing strategies. Nominations are open until January 31, 2025.

Social media trends reflect popular opinion due to algorithmic amplification and limited user engagement. Only a small fraction of users actively post, skewing perceptions. Media outlets amplify these trends for engagement, misleadingly portraying minority interests as major issues.

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