march 2021 #2: out like a lamb
insider info & trends from Nancy A Shenker
Lion and Lamb
Dear friend of theONswitch:

And so, the first quarter ends...

The old proverb is that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but we believe that you need a little feline swagger AND downy softness in your business and life. In the second quarter and beyond...
  • Balance aggressive work goals with kindness and inclusivity.
  • "Spring clean" your inner circle and thoughts (and your office too if you haven't done that yet).
  • Stay healthy and safe. We're not out of the forest yet.

P.S. Whether you're a lion or a lamb, you need to move quickly. Here's why.
What's in YOUR baskets? The Easter bunny will be jealous! During the pandemic, we saw a radical shift to digital shopping, with CPG (consumer package goods) and online grocery sales skyrocketing. In fact, some consumer brands (like Pepsi) have launched their own DTC (direct-to-consumer) businesses. Instant treat gratification!

BOPIS (buy online, pick-up in-store) behavior is also on the upswing, with 67 percent of shoppers doing it at least once in the past six months.
nu (and established) clients and projects


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ORL
Spring Clean Your Mouth

Arizona-based company ORL launched a line of healthier toothpaste, mouthwash, and breath spray (the perfect cure for mask breath).

Do you have a product or technology you'd like us to feature here? Please get in touch!
Spinning yarns

Despite the gamification surge, old-school pastimes like knitting and spinning live on.

In fact, Brown Sheep has survived and thrived for more than 100 years.

Here are more craft trends for 2021.
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