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👖 Sustainable denim for kids is here | Baby Buzz Newsletter

PLUS: Little Tikes x Bluey—MGA’s big brand play

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Zihan Lyu
March 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

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Live From SXSW 🎤

🎯 What Every eCommerce Marketer Was Talking About at SXSW

ClickZ has been on the ground at SXSW, reporting from exclusive interviews, panels, and sessions. Here are some standout takeaways for eCommerce marketers — and how to turn them into actionable growth opportunities:

✅ Audio Meets Video: Over 270M people now watch video podcasts on Spotify — but ad spend hasn’t caught up yet. The rise of multi-format content presents a major opportunity for brand engagement. Understanding cross-platform performance will be key to capitalizing on this shift.

✅ AI-Driven Personalization: AI is driving consumer expectations — with users engaging across 13+ platforms daily, they now expect hyper-personalized, native ad experiences. Real-time insights into which platforms are driving true impact will allow you to fine-tune your strategy.

✅ Authenticity Is Driving Performance: Authenticity and storytelling took center stage at SXSW, with brands and creators emphasizing genuine connections over technological spectacle. Marketing experts noted a shift away from "purpose fatigue," highlighting the importance of meaningful engagements that feel real.

📊 Understanding these shifts requires smarter measurement. That’s why leading brands are turning to Fospha to track cross-platform performance and uncover the true impact of brand engagement across channels.

Expert View 💡

Why Transparency Builds Trust in Baby Care

Parents today expect complete clarity about the products they use for their little ones. They want to know every ingredient, every safety standard, and every measure taken to protect their child. Brands that openly share this information build lasting trust.

The best place to start is the product page. Clearly listing ingredients, certifications, and benefits in a scannable format helps parents make quick, confident decisions. Safety badges from pediatric associations and verified online reviews add another layer of reassurance.

Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer real-time ways to connect. Sharing behind-the-scenes production insights and educational content shows parents exactly what goes into each product. AI-driven personalization can also help by making recommendations that feel helpful rather than sales-driven.

Brands that prioritize transparency build communities of well-informed parents. That trust fuels long-term DTC growth in an industry where credibility is everything.

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Shoptalk brings together the biggest names in eCommerce and retail to explore the latest trends and challenges—from AI-driven personalization to shifting consumer behavior.

ClickZ will be on the ground at Shoptalk, sharing exclusive insights with our readers. Fospha will be attending too—book a meeting to discover how performance-driven measurement can transform your strategy.

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Sector Spotlight 🎥

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

MGA Entertainment partners with BBC Studios to launch Bluey-themed toys under the Little Tikes brand, aligning with Bluey's themes of family and imagination. This collaboration leverages Bluey's popularity, offering products that enhance play value and appeal to children, available at major global retailers, enhancing brand engagement and market reach.

SUSTAINABLE FASHION INNOVATION

Kudro Kids innovates by reimagining sustainable, gender-neutral denim for children. The brand, founded by Rebecca Ford, emphasizes ethical labor and eco-friendly materials, leveraging advanced technologies to reduce environmental impact.

As a niche offering, Kudro captures valuable market share with quality, sustainable denim, aligning with modern consumer values.

BABY CARE TRENDS

The baby bottle warmers and sterilizers market is projected to grow to $206 million by 2030, driven by increased parental focus on convenience and hygiene. Innovations in smart technology and eco-friendly designs are attracting working parents.

STRATEGIC BRAND INTEGRATION

Amazon's "Buy with Prime" rollout to Gabb's child-safe tech exemplifies D2C growth, marrying swift deliveries and streamlined returns with control over brand narrative. Leveraging API integration, Gabb fortifies trust while simplifying eCommerce management, setting a benchmark in enhancing customer experience.

MODERN PARENTING INNOVATIONS

Navigating the challenges of early parenthood, Dr. Talbot's Mom combines scientific innovation and compassionate care to support parents. With tools like the MilkFresh app, homeopathic remedies, and postpartum products, they provide confidence and comfort, promoting wellbeing and nurturing the parent-child bond, reflecting a holistic approach to modern parenting.

Influencer Corner 📣

Sam Carter on LinkedIn: We've partnered with Snap Inc. for an exclusive SXSW masterclass

Snapchat has emerged as a critical channel for diversification and new customer acquisition, across its 453M daily active users.

Brands are catching on to the opportunity here, as seen in Snapchat’s latest earnings report on advertising revenue growth.

But most are only scratching the surface: Snapchat consistently shows up as one of the channels most underreported by click-based attribution. Our latest benchmarking report identified an average of +78% headroom for brands to profitably scale the channel.

Optimization Hub ⚙️

RETAIL MEDIA AND CREATOR PARTNERSHIPS

Retailers are selling influence now. As Retail Media Networks transform into full-scale media businesses, brands are turning to creators to drive real revenue, not just awareness.

But throwing money at influencers is not enough. The smartest brands are integrating creators into data-driven, performance marketing strategies that actually move the needle. This is where first-party data meets real consumer trust.

AI-ENHANCED MARKETING

Google's AI Mode reshapes search landscapes, presenting unique opportunities to boost product visibility, engagement, and precise targeting. With shifts from traditional search, carefully optimizing content for AI-generated summaries is key. Embracing this transformation can enhance strategies in competitive, data-driven eCommerce channels.

AD TECH EVOLUTION

In 2025, ad tech advances through AI solutions, programmatic strategies, and privacy-focused methods. Leaders highlight AI's potential in optimizing consumer engagement and the value of direct partnerships within CTV's evolving landscape. Embracing rapid AI changes and inventive formats will be key to enhancing performance in Amazon's insights-driven marketing sphere.

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