PlayAbly Podcast: Gamifying E-commerce for the Future
PlayAbly
41 episodes
3 days ago
The de minimis loophole is dead — and with it, an entire era of ultra-cheap international ecommerce. On this episode of The PlayAbly Podcast, we break down how the U.S. shutdown of duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong is triggering a seismic shift in DTC pricing, fulfillment, and strategy. From $684 tariff bills on $355 PC orders to $20 phone cases being taxed like luxury goods, this isn’t a policy tweak — it’s an economic shockwave. We explore how rising import fees are forcing brands ...
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The de minimis loophole is dead — and with it, an entire era of ultra-cheap international ecommerce. On this episode of The PlayAbly Podcast, we break down how the U.S. shutdown of duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong is triggering a seismic shift in DTC pricing, fulfillment, and strategy. From $684 tariff bills on $355 PC orders to $20 phone cases being taxed like luxury goods, this isn’t a policy tweak — it’s an economic shockwave. We explore how rising import fees are forcing brands ...
PlayAbly Podcast: Episode 30: Taylor Swift and Mamdami - Sparkle Codes & Civic Quests
PlayAbly Podcast: Gamifying E-commerce for the Future
6 minutes
2 months ago
PlayAbly Podcast: Episode 30: Taylor Swift and Mamdami - Sparkle Codes & Civic Quests
In this episode, we connect two unlikely worlds: Taylor Swift’s glitter-bomb Easter eggs for The Life of a Showgirl and Zohran Mamdani’s New York City scavenger hunt. Both show how playful participation is reshaping engagement in 2025. From Taylor’s perfectly timed 12:12 album reveal, her mysterious orange door and Ophelia-inspired cover, to Mamdani turning politics into Pokemon Go with chai, we break down how these interactive strategies spark loyalty and community. It’s not just entertainme...
PlayAbly Podcast: Gamifying E-commerce for the Future
The de minimis loophole is dead — and with it, an entire era of ultra-cheap international ecommerce. On this episode of The PlayAbly Podcast, we break down how the U.S. shutdown of duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong is triggering a seismic shift in DTC pricing, fulfillment, and strategy. From $684 tariff bills on $355 PC orders to $20 phone cases being taxed like luxury goods, this isn’t a policy tweak — it’s an economic shockwave. We explore how rising import fees are forcing brands ...
