Press

    Master archive of press, podcast, and media appearances.

    Timeframe covered: 1999–Present

    49 total entries

    In the press

    “It costs so much to build a brand online...”

    Meredith Medland in Bloomberg News

    “It keeps users engaged, so it keeps our site sticky. We've already turned browsers into buyers.”

    Meredith Medland in CNN / Computerworld

    437%

    online sales growth after the site relaunch

    Source: Multichannel Merchant

    $1M+

    Online sales passed $1 million in April 1999

    Source: Multichannel Merchant

    Outlets

    • CNN
    • CNBC
    • ABC News
    • CBS News
    • Bloomberg
    • Adweek
    • Advertising Age
    • Yoga Journal
    • San Francisco Chronicle

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    Executive & National Press

    (12)
    Women's Wear Daily (WWD)June 12, 2000

    Virtual Fallacies: Numerous and Sundry

    Lead of Jupiter Communications' Mindshare research, quoted on consumer misconceptions about online shopping. (Paywalled)

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    Bloomberg NewsMay 15, 2000

    Attention, Kmart Clickers

    “It costs so much to build a brand online...”

    Jupiter analyst quoted on Kmart's internet efforts (Paywall likely)

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    Bloomberg BusinessWeekApril 3, 2000

    Can Borders Turn the Page?

    Jupiter Communications analyst quoted on book retailer Borders' online strategy. (BusinessWeek archive; may require subscription)

    Archive reference, no public link
    Multichannel MerchantDecember 1, 1999

    Returns Processing: Unfazed by online returns

    Quoted as Director of the Internet Division, Sharper Image, about projections of a five-fold increase in online sales to $25M in 1999 and handling returns.

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    AdweekOctober 18, 1999

    Media and Technology: The Future Is Here

    As Director of The Sharper Image's Internet division, provides insight on e-tailing support services. (Subscription required)

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    Multichannel MerchantAugust 1, 1999

    The Sharper Image

    Featured as Director of Global Internet Marketing; online sales increased 437% after site relaunch, with April 1999 online sales surpassing $1 million.

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    Australian Financial ReviewJune 12, 1999

    Online advertisers look beyond banners

    Quoted as advertising director at Jupiter Communications on declining click-through rates of banner ads. (Paywalled; print reference June 12, 1999)

    Archive reference, no public link
    Adweek (IQ News)May 31, 1999

    Sudden Impact: E-mail Firm Breaks Campaigns

    Quoted as The Sharper Image's Director of Global Internet Marketing, discussing the company's enthusiasm for rich email marketing. (Subscription required)

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    CNN / ComputerworldMay 25, 1999

    3-D images help entice Net shoppers to buy

    “It keeps users engaged, so it keeps our site sticky. We've already turned browsers into buyers.”

    Quoted as Director of Internet Marketing at The Sharper Image on 3-D e-commerce technology

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    ClickZApril 30, 1999

    Sharper Image Selects LinkShare for Affiliate Marketing

    Quoted as Director of Global Internet Marketing on affiliate marketing strategy.

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    Advertising AgeApril 19, 1999

    Sharper Image Names Exec

    Named Director of Global Internet Marketing at Sharper Image; previously National Sales Evangelist – Interactive Media at Chicago Tribune Co.

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    Internet Retailer1999

    Sharper Image E-commerce Success Story

    Featured coverage of Sharper Image's digital transformation and e-commerce growth strategy.

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    Television News Appearances

    (4)
    CNN1999

    Internet Industry Analysis

    Guest appearance as Jupiter Communications analyst discussing dot-com trends. (Archival TV; no online link available)

    Archive reference, no public link
    CNBC1999

    Dot-Com Trends Analysis

    Multiple appearances as Jupiter Communications analyst on e-commerce and internet business. (Archival TV; no online link available)

    Archive reference, no public link
    ABC News1999

    E-Commerce Industry Insights

    Interviewed on e-commerce topics as internet industry analyst. (Archival TV; no online link available)

    Archive reference, no public link
    CBS News1999

    E-Commerce Coverage

    Interviewed on e-commerce topics as internet industry analyst. (Archival TV; no online link available)

    Archive reference, no public link

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