Marketing
December 22, 2017
2017's holiday efforts focused on substance over style. Image courtesy of Swarovski
By Staff reports
With Christmas just days away, brands are making their last push for holiday relevance with a number of intricate campaigns focused on getting customers engaged on every channel and across devices.
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