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Real Estate Marketing Trends for 2025

The real estate market is one of the most active in the Brazilian economy, and to reach its target audience, marketing is essential with daily efforts to achieve the goal. Because of this, in a competitive environment, finding the right word can be decisive for the success or failure of the business.

Let's imagine that a potential client is keeping an eye on a Uncle, we are BH.. To reach this potential buyer, marketing needs to list a series of demands on the platforms to present great options and close a good deal for all parties.

Due to the words and tags available in the digital world, marketing needs to be careful to present, in addition to the development, the options that the buyer will have in the region when purchasing this property.

Marketing Trends for 2025

Due to the importance of marketing in the real estate market, check out below some demands that are fundamental for all parties to be successful and help the client buy their dream home.

Artificial intelligence

The year 2025 is crucial for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence and its facilitation of time optimization. Because of this, marketing can be focused on describing properties, promoting campaigns, analyzing various profiles, and succeeding in the conversion process.

Virtual Reality

Another trend closely related to artificial intelligence and technology is virtual reality. Also known as VR, these tools help potential buyers see the property as if they were there in person, but without leaving home! Although more expensive, this technology adds a lot and is a great differentiator for those investing in real estate marketing.

Web Security

Another point that marketing needs to pay attention to is providing complete security to the customer when filling out an online form and preventing these data from being leaked. Because of this, data protection gains importance in the sector and generates leads to acquire new clients.

Humanized service

It may seem a bit contradictory to talk about this during the era of AIs, but personalized customer service makes all the difference in real estate marketing. Often, clients have many questions about a property and want to talk to agents, not just receive canned responses from a robot. Moreover, a humanized service can help when closing sales.

Strength in social networks

It is necessary for marketing to work intensely on social media. For each platform, the language is different, and the goal is to present it as clearly as possible so that the user is delighted with the apartment and makes a purchase or even contacts the broker and construction company.

Niche

When it comes to hitting the mark with the client, marketing needs to understand what the buyer's needs are and what type of property or region they are willing to invest their money in. Therefore, the more information available about a specific niche, the better for everyone involved. Exemplo: caso o potencial comprador esteja focado na compra de imóveis de 1 dormitório, o marketing poderá encontrar as melhores opções para que a aquisição seja realizada. As we can see, marketing plays a fundamental role in sealing real estate negotiations and is crucial for the success of the project or even finding an apartment for rent for that indecisive client.

International Safer Internet Day promotes debates on responsible use of the web

The International Day of Safe Internet will be celebrated on February 11 and 12 of this year. The initiative, which brings together more than 180 countries, aims to engage NGOs, public agencies, companies, and various other actors in a debate about the safe, ethical, and responsible use of the internet, with a focus on privacy and user protection.

Among the topics covered in the event's program are lectures on digital privacy, which provide guidance on the risks of sharing personal information online; media literacy classes, which help identify and combat misinformation; and discussions on the impacts of technology on the emotional health of young people and adults.

"Security and good digital practices affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Misinformation and scams resulting from data breaches, for example, are common challenges for adults and the elderly. Children and teenagers are more vulnerable to improper exposure and cyberbullying. Therefore, it is essential to promote awareness for a safer internet for everyone," says Dr. Patrícia Peck, specialist in Digital Law and CEO of Peck Lawyers.

Advances and challenges

Brazil has been advancing in the pursuit of greater digital security. A reflection of this concern is the approval of Law No. 15,100/2025, which restricts the use of cell phones in public and private schools across the country and mandates that teachers guide students on responsible technology use.

However, there is still a long way to go. "Digital education in Brazil needs to evolve significantly. The topic should be addressed not only in the school environment but also in public spaces in general. Only with a more conscious population can we create a safe internet, enabling healthy use of the technology that is present in every moment of our daily lives," emphasizes Peck.

Peck Institute for Digital Citizenship

The Peck Institute of Digital Citizenship also works to make the internet safer. The seriesSafe Digital Familyoffers podcasts, booklets and educational videos with tips and information to help families, children and educators protect their privacy in the digital environment.

Furthermore, the Institute promotes actions to combat bullying and cyberbullying. With lectures and activities in schools, it raises awareness among children and teenagers about the impacts of discrimination in the virtual environment.

Another highlight is the projectDigital Citizenship, which has already benefited 1,600 students from public schools in the São Paulo metropolitan region. The initiative is open to new institutions interested in promoting digital education and online citizenship.

In honor ofInternational Safer Internet Day,The IPCD will publish a booklet proposing a reflection on how young people are able to identify and understand their emotions in relation to the internet.

Loja Integrada enters the field with data intelligence for Neymar's fitness line

Loja Integrada, one of the references in automation and data intelligence for e-commerce, announced a new project in partnership with Next10 to promote Neymar's new fitness line. With data intelligence and AI solutions, Loja Integrada was responsible for developing the athlete's store operation to optimize its operational efficiency.

The R$ 5 million investment in the Loja Integrada data lake infrastructure allowed for the centralization of large volumes of data, optimizing customer profile mapping and automated retargeting. According to Victor Popper, CEO of Loja Integrada, just in the last year, stores that used data-driven resources and automation from Loja Integrada generated over R$ 30 million in sales recovery. With over 2.7 million stores already created, our platform stands out for its ability to securely and efficiently handle proposals of different sizes and levels of challenge. We want to show that robust solutions, like those used in Neymar's Store, can be accessible to small and medium entrepreneurs, helping them grow with data intelligence and automation, explains Victor.

According to Victor Popper, one of the biggest challenges for those who sell online is not to rely solely on marketplaces. The challenge was to connect consumers to the own store, not only at launch but also for future purchases to maintain engagement. With that in mind, the customized solutions developed by Loja Integrada in partnership with the Next10 development team for the project include engagement strategies in the purchasing process, such as progressive discounts and the availability of exclusive collectible physical cards, released according to the added value in the cart and delivered along with the order.

The freedom to customize the Loja Integrada API also allowed the Next10 development team to build a customized front-end structure for the end customer.

“Given the success of the Neymar line, Loja Integrada feels motivated to expand its technology, bringing data intelligence and the agility of automation to new strategic partnerships, such as that with Next10,” concludes the CEO.

Budweiser uses e-commerce to transform the resale of the brand’s historic products into a global music campaign

Budweiser proves once again that its history and music go hand in hand. With the new campaign“Bid Resale”Created by the agency Africa Creative, the global brand presents a creative and genuine idea: boosting e-commerce ads that sell historical items from the brand's partnerships with the music industry. From original tour posters to personalized jackets of major artists, as well as collectible cans featuring iconic rap figures, Bud helps these finds reach true fans.

The brand has identified that these items are more than objects: they are relics that carry the legacy of Budweiser in music and continue to move generations of fans. Therefore, the campaign takes a step forward by connecting these products with those who truly live and breathe music, driving their ads in a targeted and strategic way. In this way, Bud reinforces its position as the beer of idols and fans, celebrating its authentic presence in the music universe.

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SMEs compete with giants: same-day deliveries are now a reality

In a scenario where connectivity and efficiency redefine business dynamics, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have found technology to be an essential ally for their creation and growth. In Brazil, this trend is reflected in the significant number of new ventures: in 2024 alone, 2.8 million new SMEs were registered, according to Sebrae data.

When entering the market, these companies face a series of challenges, with one of the main being competition with major players who have already established processes, larger investments, and cutting-edge technologies. Meanwhile, SMEs are involved in a more unstable universe, seeking to balance operational costs with customer satisfaction.

In this scenario, the solution is often found by optimizing processes using creative economy resources. An example of this is the optimization of the logistics sector, especially last-mile deliveries (the stage in which the product reaches the buyer's door). By reducing costs and facilitating logistics, these companies are able to serve their customers more effectively, ensuring quick access to the products sold. On-demand delivery platforms, such as Lalamove, are ideal partners in this strategy, as they connect partner drivers to consumers in a simple and cost-effective way. The brand's success among SME managers can be seen in the 57.5% increase between 2023 and 2024 in the number of corporate clients of the Lalamove app, demonstrating the competitive advantages of this model for companies.

A connected world demands agility

Delivery speed is no longer a differentiator; it is a requirement. Consumers expect to receive their orders quickly and have full visibility of the process, a standard that was previously only accessible to major brands.

In this context, Lalamove empowers SMEs to offer services equivalent to those of large corporations, without financial or contractual constraints to transportation companies. One of the main advantages of the platform is its flexibility: it is not necessary to sign long-term contracts or meet minimum volume requirements. This means that SMEs can adjust their costs to the actual demand without the risk of loss. During months of high demand, they have an efficient network of partner drivers for quick deliveries. During periods of low demand, costs follow the reduction in order volume, allowing for greater financial and operational control. With 24/7 options, a variety of vehicles, and real-time tracking, Lalamove offers the ideal conditions for SMEs to serve their customers quickly and cost-effectively, at any time of the year.

Empowering communities with affordable solutions

Lalamove's mission is to empower communities by making deliveries fast, simple, and accessible. This commitment is especially relevant for small businesses that do not need to invest in their own fleets or logistics teams. Pay-as-you-go flexibility ensures that costs remain low and adaptable to demand.

A practical example of this is Lever carpentry, which found a solution for its logistical demands in Lalamove. Born from the dream of two friends, Lever has been in the market for the same period as Lalamove in Brazil. The company's initial deliveries were made with one of the partners' cars, but it quickly became insufficient for the size and number of deliveries of the carpentry.

Following a supplier recommendation, Lever started placing orders through the app, which became essential for partners to have more time for furniture production, as well as to facilitate and save on the company's overall logistics. Another advantage found by Lever was the great flexibility of vehicles available on the platform. With the increase in sales, they are able to ship everything from 10cm labels to the furniture of a complete apartment. Nowadays, Lalamove is essential for the company's daily operations.      

An optimistic vision for the future

In the current scenario, SMEs no longer need to remain in the shadow of large brands when it comes to delivery agility. With accessible and technological logistics solutions, such as those offered by Lalamove, they can compete on equal footing, providing speed, simplicity, and a quality experience to their customers.

By empowering small and medium-sized businesses with efficient last-mile delivery tools, Lalamove reinforces its commitment to the growth of the communities it serves and to transforming the logistics market. The message is clear: with the app, delivery speed is not a privilege for a few, but an opportunity for everyone.

Meet the 60 Best Companies to Work For™ Retail in 2024

Great Place To Work®, a global consultancy that works with the mission of building a better society by transforming each organization into a "Great Place To Work for All," has just announced the 11th edition of the award for the Top 60 Best Companies to Work for in the Retail ranking. The award winners were divided into four categories: Small, Medium, Large, and Super Large.

The winning companies are distributed across 12 Brazilian states, with emphasis on the southeast region with 28 award-winning companies, and have, on average, been in existence for 41 years.

One of the highlights of the study is that among the 60 companies awarded in 2024, the hybrid work model, which combines in-person and remote work, remained at 77%, just like in the 2023 edition. The practice of reducing working hours saw a slight decline over the two years analyzed, from 17% in 2023 to 15% in 2024, indicating that this initiative is still offered by a limited number of companies.

The proportion of organizations offering flexible hours to employees increased from 67% in 2023 to 73% in 2024, indicating a positive trend towards granting greater autonomy to employees. On the other hand, the availability of remote work slightly decreased from 80% in 2023 to 77% in 2024, which may reflect an adjustment in remote work policies as companies seek to balance in-person and remote practices. These data highlight the ongoing adaptation of companies to meet the needs of employees while adjusting their flexibility strategies.

Another point that draws attention in the research is the profile of employees among the winning companies. There is a strong female participation, at 53%, but in top leadership positions, women hold only 28%. Following this trend, among the award-winning CEOs, 85% are men, reflecting a low female representation in the highest levels of leadership. This highlights the importance of implementing initiatives that promote gender equality and encourage women's advancement to executive positions.

The adoption of mental health and well-being practices remained high, with 95% of companies that achieved the GPTW seal implementing these actions.

The study also shows that the practices of companies when employees have children, 8% of the Best Companies to Work For offer maternity leave of more than 120 days required by law. For paternity leave, the period required by law is 5 days, and 37% of companies offer more time than that.

The GPTW survey shows that 35% of the awardees stood out in sustainability actions, an increase of 7% compared to the 2023 study. Among the recognized ones, 17 are signatories of the UN Global Compact (United Nations Global Organization), a globally recognized initiative for corporate sustainability.

Regarding voluntary turnover in award-winning organizations, there was a 14% increase in 2022 to 18% this year. Despite this increase, it is important to highlight that these rates still represent a low voluntary turnover compared to many organizations in this sector.

GPTW concluded in this year's ranking that 67% of companies use mentoring programs for the development of their employees. However, there is a disparity compared to coaching programs, offered by only 23% of companies.

When it comes to benefits, 55% of the Best Companies to Work For GPTW Retail offer scholarships for undergraduate or postgraduate courses, and 63% have a corporate university. In addition to these indicators, 33% of the awarded companies offer language courses and 30% provide funds for employees to use in any development program they choose.

Check out the full study at the link below:
https://conteudo.gptw.com.br/estudo-varejo-2024

NRF: Vendas influenciadas por IA já ultrapassaram 60%

In retail, the concept of the future related to the implementation of artificial intelligence is no longer a distant reality. The research “State of the AI Connected Customer”, carried out bySalesforce, reveals that a large portion of Brazilian consumers believe that AI significantly improves the shopping experience: 44% of Generation Z, 53% ofmillennials and 43% ofbaby boomersIn this sense, AI agents represent a potential within companies and had a strong presence at NRF 2025, the largest event in the retail segment, held in New York.   

The fair addressed two important global trends impacting retail – hyper-personalization of the shopping experience and strategic integration of intelligent agents into operational processes. As allies in the intense transformation of the sector, AI applications enable instant personalized campaigns and valuable interactions between retailers and consumers. The sophistication of AI agents has been identified as a rapid and precise capability for performing complex tasks and detailed business analyses, enhancing overloaded systems and overcoming potential challenges faced by organizations.   

During the NRF, in an interview withTimes BrazilJuliana Bonamin, VP of Sales at Mondelez, said that artificial intelligence is already very present in Brazil, "AI is used to improve logistics efficiency and to capture consumer data, ensuring a better retail experience. Mondelez has invested heavily in technology in recent years and will continue to bet more and more, as well as acquire and explore other strategies to support gains in efficiency and productivity."  

According to the NRF organization, it is estimated that digitally AI-influenced sales have already surpassed 60% earlier this year, compared to the same period in 2024. The increase is driven by hyper-personalization, assertive communication, quick decision-making, and automation of essential tasks such as customer service and stock replenishment.  

In Brazil, Yalo, an intelligent sales platform, recently announced intelligent agents that recreate human sellers with artificial intelligence, designed to help companies develop a virtual workforce capable of personalizing interactions, optimizing processes, and enhancing the customer shopping experience. Soon, companies will be able to count on virtual workers equipped with AI as part of their teams, available 24/7.

The company operates in Latin America, serving major B2B clients such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola Femsa, Unilever, and Mondelez. With the aim of helping major brands boost their sales through omnichannel, Yalo develops a personalized sales strategy with its clients, in addition to highly trained AI virtual assistants.  

"Intelligent agents provide personalized, comprehensive, and specific assistance, even with some obstacles such as cultural and economic differences in certain regions. We believe that the advantages of artificial intelligence applied to retail will ensure that potential challenges are overcome," explains Manuel Centeno, co-founder and General Manager Brazil of Yalo.  

In 2025, supply chains will become even more adaptable, efficient, and resilient. The adoption of AI is enabling companies not only to track inventories more effectively but also to anticipate and adapt to potential disruptions before they become problems.

E-commerce wins over 66% of Brazilian dentists

An unprecedented survey by ABIMO (Brazilian Association of the Medical Devices Industry), supported by the CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry) and conducted by the Italian consultancy Key-Stone, highlighted the prominence of e-commerce among dentists in Brazil. The survey revealed that 70% of professionals regularly use online platforms for purchasing dental products, a rate higher than that observed in European countries.

Additionally, 21% of Brazilian dentists occasionally resort to e-commerce, making the digital channel responsible for 66% of dental product purchases – well ahead of the 34% from traditional channels.

This preference reflects not only the practicality and variety offered by online platforms, but also a growing movement towards digitalization in the Brazilian dental sector, consolidating e-commerce as an indispensable tool in the day-to-day running of dental practices.

Almost half of companies in RS are 'solo entrepreneurs', according to study

Just over 45% of early-stage ventures in Rio Grande do Sul can be characterized as belonging to "solo entrepreneurs," since the only occupation generated by the business is that of the entrepreneur himself. On the other hand, about 55% of early-stage entrepreneurs in the state were running businesses that created at least one job for another person.

The numbers are from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Survey conducted by the National Association of Studies and Research in Entrepreneurship (Anegepe) and were released at the end of 2024. According to the study data, 60.5% of the RS population agree that in the coming months there will be good opportunities to start a business in the city or region where they live.

According to businessman and behavioral change specialist, Italo Rickes, the data shows a shift in culture and even a change in the Brazilian's mental framework, who is beginning to see entrepreneurship clearly, demystifying the idea of owning a business and generating profit. Still, according to Rickes, much of this movement towards entrepreneurship is based on necessity.

“Maybe this will never change. It’s not wrong for people to feel the need and seek a way out, and entrepreneurship is one of them. However, it’s necessary to take the second step and accept this as something that will boost your life and not the other way around. What I see most in the consultancies and immersions we do is the ‘I-business’. It’s a joke we play with people. In other words, the hardest step, which is deciding to undertake and start from scratch, forming a structure, even if minimal, and going into the market with open arms, has already been taken. But entrepreneurs don’t always have all the tools and therefore need to seek knowledge to be able to structure financial planning, sales, cash flow and a whole series of tools that will be the basis for that business to grow and go beyond borders”, he explains.

Rickes is part of Gestão de Imapcto, an immersion program aimed at entrepreneurs that will bring together more than one hundred businesspeople in Gramado, in Serra Gaúcha, from February 23 to 24, with a focus on boosting business and achieving high performance through management strategies and tools.

“Entrepreneurship out of necessity, quite simply, has fewer chances of thriving. However, most entrepreneurs take this path because they saw an opportunity. But then you look at the scenario with the pandemic, floods, and the rollercoaster of the economy and it is undeniable that it is very challenging. However, we often say that rough seas make great sailors. In other words, entrepreneurs need to realize the importance of planning, cash flow, and what prepares them to face these drier periods and, above all, to grow,” he explains.

Alloyal and Azul partnership boosts air travel as a benefit of loyalty programs

Loyalty tech Alloyal and airline Azul have just launched a partnership to boost travel as a benefit of loyalty programs. According to the agreement, users of clients who use Alloyal's product can convert their accumulated cashback into points and transfer them to Azul Fidelidade for reward redemption.

According to Alloyal's New Business Director, Mateus Nehmy, the partnership is aimed at consumers in general, but with a special focus on companies that want to strengthen relationships, increase satisfaction, and promote loyalty among their stakeholders. "The success of a loyalty program is directly linked to the advantages of engaging with the brand. The partnership with Azul is highly strategic and relevant because travel is among the Top 3 most desired rewards by the general public. We are excited to be able to offer this benefit to our customers," celebrates the director.

The partnership was established in the second half of 2024, and there was a pre-launch for Alloyal clients in November. For the general public, the launch took place in January. Nehmy highlights how Azul's loyalty program adds to Alloyal's portfolio.

“From the moment we included Azul as a redemption option, we raised the bar for our customers’ loyalty programs, providing a great competitive edge. After all, the travel category brings more diversity to the redemption portfolio and meets one of the main requests from our customers’ users,” he says.

Nehmy also emphasizes that this increase aligns with a consumer preference who use the loyalty market: seeking benefits, advantages, and rewards in travel experiences. According to ABEMF, out of every 100 passengers in Brazil, 15 travel through points from airline loyalty programs.

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