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Keep up with the latest in 1r announcements, client highlights, and newest trends hitting the technology, marketing, and e-commerce industries.

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Industry TrendsJune 29, 2026
Why Growing DTC Brands Keep Choosing Shopify

Why the right platform changes how fast your marketing team can move — and what gets built once you're there.

Hero image for 1r Agency article on why DTC brands stall between $5M and $15M in revenue
Industry TrendsJune 17, 2026
The $5M–$15M DTC Brand Has The Hardest Job In ECommerce

You're not underperforming. You're running the wrong operating model for this stage.

Hero image for 1r Agency’s article on strategic ecommerce partners, featuring Maison Louis Marie fragrance samples and a client testimonial about integrated growth.
Industry TrendsMay 20, 2026
Why More Ecommerce Brands Are Replacing Multiple Agencies With Strategic Commerce Partners

The operational shift happening across modern ecommerce teams as brands prioritize alignment, efficiency, and connected growth.

Shopify design agency guide for ecommerce brands looking to improve website design, UX, conversion rates, and long-term growth.
Industry TrendsMay 11, 2026
How to Choose the Right Shopify Design Agency for Your Brand

A practical guide to evaluating Shopify agencies based on performance, UX, scalability, and ecommerce growth strategy.

Shelly Socol, Inc. Female Founders 500 Honoree
AnnouncementsMarch 10, 2026
1r Agency Founder Shelly Socol Named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500

View the full list of honorees

beauty matter best marketing agency winner
AnnouncementsAugust 4, 2025
1r Agency Named 2025 Best Marketing Agency by BeautyMatter

Thank you to BeautyMatter for recognizing 1r's work

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Client HighlightsApril 1, 2025
Building Hidden Crown for Growth

How 1r’s Design & Build SEO Approach Elevated Site Performance

Panelist Paul Healion speaking at an event
Industry TrendsMarch 25, 2025
The 3-2-1s of DTC Success for 2025

Read on to learn what winning DTC brands are doing to drive revenue.

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Client HighlightsMarch 6, 2025
How SkinLocal Connected In-Clinic & Online Experiences with Email Marketing

Learn how 1r Agency helped bridge the gap.

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Client HighlightsMarch 3, 2025
The Power of Loyalty: Turning Seasonal Shoppers into Brand Loyalists

Learn how Maison Louis Marie built a community of fragrance enthusiasts.

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