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Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions 

With the help of Google, artificial intelligence (AI) took over PrimeTime’s Digital Mainstage in Nashville. Titled “Google AI: Shaping the Future of Discovery and Discussions,” the session opened with a short introduction by...

2025 Nashville PrimeTime Booth Award Winners

It’s tradition. During each PrimeTime expo, a panel of Nationwide Marketing Group employees walks the show floor to determine which exhibitors will win a Best Booth Award. Here’s the criteria used for our 2025 Nashville PrimeTime expo:  Exhibitors are automatically...

Nashville PrimeTime Keynote Recap: August 2025

PrimeTime is certainly no stranger to Nashville. This August, Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) was back in the ever-energetic Music City for our summer 2025 event and expo. 

Mattress University Reimagined: August 2025 PrimeTime Recap

Nationwide Marketing Group’s August 2025 PrimeTime event and expo debuted a new, three-part Mattress University format, featuring member-led breakout sessions.

2025–2026 Trends: Consumer Electronics

A look at the top TV trends in 2025, for gamers and sports fans, plus the top brand for everyday TV watching.

Top Product Trends at the PrimeTime Expo: August 2025

With 100+ vendors at NMG’s PrimeTime expo, we got a close look at what’s trending in appliances, furniture, electronics, and outdoor.

Building on a Legacy with Digital Tools and Strategy: DeWaard & Bode

Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) member DeWaard & Bode was around well before digital made its debut. Founded in 1946, “The Appliance & Mattress Giants” continue to build on a legacy of forward thinking through digital adoption and innovation. With three...

Navigate Digital Trends with Ease & Expert Guidance

We asked our Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) digital experts about top trends for 2025, and which ones are worth the hype. Here’s what they said:   TREND: AI-Powered Personalization in E-Commerce  “In 2025, AI-driven personalization is no longer a luxury — it’s...

Inflation Reduction Act State Launches in Focus

Learn more about state level home efficiency and electrification programs and how independent retailers and their customers can benefit.

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Does the Super Bowl Impact TV Sales?

Does the Super Bowl Impact TV Sales?

A deep dive into past data and present predictions to determine how much the Super Bowl affects consumer spending — especially on TVs.

Are QR Codes the New Barcode?

Are QR Codes the New Barcode?

Global manager of barcode standards, GS1, says QR codes could replace barcodes as early as 2027. But is this feasible across all industries?

How Much is Too Much Personalization?

How Much is Too Much Personalization?

AI makes it easier than ever to personalize marketing automations, but are brands’ tactics making customers feel valued or pushing them away?

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225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

225: Service Leaders Network Shares Updates from Recent Virtual Service Conference

Nationwide Marketing Group’s Service Leaders Network recently hosted its fourth Virtual Service Conference, a unique event that provides training, education and networking opportunities for every aspect of a servicing dealer’s business. We sat down with Mark Pollitz, director of service for NMG, to see what he and the servicing community learned from the recent event.

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

224: First Glimpse at How States Plan to Approach the Inflation Reduction Act

As the first states start to roll out their interpretations (and rules) around the Inflation Reduction Act, we sit down with NMG’s own IRA expert Frank Sandtner to understand the implications.

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

223: A Lesson in Effectively Leveraging Data from King’s Great Buys Plus

When he was a part of the NMG team, Mike Manthey was a driving force behind the group’s data initiative. Now, as a part of the King’s Great Buys Plus team, he’s leveraging NMG’s data-powered tools like PriMetrix to help grow and evolve the business while also exploring new markets.

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

222: The Role of Education in Building a Strong Company Culture at Martin Appliance

There are many different elements that help to build (or develop) a company’s culture. How much emphasis you place on certain areas can ultimately help set that culture. For Martin Appliance in central Pennsylvania, education is one area that they’ve decided to invest heavily in – and it’s paying off in a major way.

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