Trace Shelton, editor-in-chief of INSTORE Magazine, and Shane O’Neill of INSTORE Marketing Services and Fruchtman Marketing got together to talk digital marketing. They covered everything from how digital media relates to traditional media, paid search vs. organic search and budgeting. They addressed viewer questions ranging from social media messaging to how often to post (and on which media), website construction, advertising on Yelp, Amazon and eBay, and much more.
O’Neill is vice-president of Fruchtman Marketing, an advertising, public relations, media planning, direct marketing and social media agency that specializes in the jewelry industry. Most recently, Fruchtman Marketing has teamed with INSTORE to bring jewelry retailers INSTORE Marketing Services, which combines the in-house capabilities, expertise and connections at INSTORE with the singular experience and know-how of Fruchtman to offer project-based and a la carte marketing services.
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
