Should Jewelry Businesses Also Be Technology Businesses?

To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, businesses must constantly prioritize innovation and put technology first. In fact, Reuters recently stated that “all companies are technology companies now”. Should jewelry businesses also find ways to be technology companies? The question may seem laughable, but it’s worth considering. We get it: you’re probably...

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Interview with Nan Lung Palmer, Jewelry Merchandising and Product Development Consultant

In Episode #21 of the Joy Joya Jewelry Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Nan Lung Palmer, the owner of Facets, a business-to-business consulting agency for both emerging jewelry designers and established jewelry companies. Before starting her consulting business in 2016, Nan spent nearly two decades working for big names like Macy's, Finley...

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Brand Awareness vs. Brand Identity for Jewelry Brands

I recently read an article in JCK about Pandora’s efforts to reinvent itself after an “unsatisfactory” 2018. Pandora executives admit the brand has high brand awareness but lacks brand identity. This got me thinking about the difference between brand awareness and identity and why it matters to jewelry brands. In Pandora’s...

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Interview With Mike Hauben, Jewelry E-commerce Expert and Marketing/Creative Director for the Centurion Jewelry Show

In Episode #15 of the Joy Joy Jewelry Marketing Podcast, I share my first interview! I had the privilege to chat with jewelry e-commerce expert, web developer, and content marketing specialist Mike Hauben. Mike is the editor of JewelryEcomm.com and the marketing and creative director for the Centurion Jewelry Show. Mike's...

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