Congratulations to Lucia Norman, Media Director, who this week celebrates 15 years with Harmelin Media. As part of our continuing Anniversary Interview Series, we sat down with her to get her thoughts on the industry and get to know her personally. What are some of the
Senate hearings regarding social media, enterprise data breaches and mistrust of technology organizations have led to a cultural conversation regarding data. How is “my” data being used by companies to track and sell products to me? What sort of behavior do these companies have on
On January 30, representatives from Harmelin’s eCommerce team attended the Amazon Strategies Conference in New York presented by Digiday, Glossy and ModernRetail. The event showcased knowledgeable presenters and visionaries who covered a multitude of topics ranging from successful Amazon tactics and strategies to why Amazon
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) always presents a plethora of insights into the future for retailers, brands, and consumers. The last several years have focused on bringing 5G closer to reality and identifying possible applications for utilizing faster connection speeds between devices. At the 2020
Smart home devices and voice automation are built on a simple principle: their purpose is to make life easier and more efficient. They allow consumers to hold the baby, cook dinner, open the door, and vacuum the rug all at the same time. However, in-home
TikToks that Radiate Vine Energy. The Kombucha Girl. Lil Nas X. Memes that Really Butter My Eggroll. Bust Down Tatiana. Do any of these phrases ring a bell? If not, that’s okay. You’re not alone. But if you’ve seen them while scrolling across your Twitter feed,
Standing in line at Ladurée, a French luxury bakery in New York City, I couldn’t help but notice the man in front of me. He was holding three smartphones, all plugged into external battery chargers, and flinging his finger up on each screen in an
Ferris Bueller said it best in 1986: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” These Bueller words of wisdom can certainly be applied to the fast-paced advertising world. Our days are fast moving, years pass by
With so many ‘sexier’ topics to write about, it’s easy to see why consumer data privacy legislation hasn’t garnered much play as of late. It seems like only yesterday that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed and the marketing/advertising world reacted with great
Steve Knebels, Media Director/Sports Manager, recently celebrated 20 years at Harmelin Media. Continuing our Anniversary Interview Series, we sat down with him to get his thoughts on the industry and get to know him personally. What is your philosophy towards your work? My philosophy towards my work