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Pinterest leads Facebook in retail customer aquisition

Sherrilynne Starkie

In terms of online shopping audiences, Facebook is much larger than Pinterest by a ratio of almost four to one, however the study found that Pinterest provides a better experience for shopping discovery, purchase consideration, and deeper engagement with retailer content. Pinterest is the stronger vehicle for brand association.

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2012 in Recap: The Year of Visual Social Media

Mindjumpers

But 2012 was also characterised by being the year when visual content came into focus, as Sara predicted. The large cover image displayed at the top of your Timeline made it possible to showcase brand identity visually and creatively. Facebook Timeline. Facebook & Instagram: success and turbulences.

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Social Media Customer Service: Brands Respond More On Twitter

The Realtime Report

According to the study, ”Consumer demand for social relationships with brands has skyrocketed in 2012.” 297% growth in the number of replies brands sent on Facebook and Twitter. 393% growth in the number of replies brands sent on Twitter. 393% growth in the number of replies brands sent on Twitter.

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Facebook Brand Engagement Grows 896% Year-Over-Year

The Realtime Report

A new study by Adobe found that brand engagement (defined as likes, comments, and shares) on Facebook rose 896% year-over-year. What led to the increase in brand engagement? Adobe’s 2012 Global Digital Advertising Update offers three reasons: format changes made in the last three quarters (Facebook Timeline).

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5 Apps To Enhance Your Brand

Idaconcpts

The use of smartphones among consumers continues to grow as they continue to use apps for purchasing goods and services and search for different brands. Gartner recently reported that smartphone sales in the fourth quarter of 2012 went up to 207.7 Businesses can use this app to increase brand presence and sales. FourSquare.

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70% Of Users Visit Pinterest For Inspiration On What To Buy

The Realtime Report

Pinterest is also “a stronger vehicle for brand association:” 43% of users say they “associate with retailers or brands with which I identify” on Pinterest, vs. less than one-quarter (24%) of Facebook users. Which site has a greater percentage of users engaging with brands?

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It’s Time For CMOs To Tap Into The Power Of Personalization

Buzz Marketing for Technology

e-commerce sales are expected to hit $370 billion by 2017 – that’s 10 percent of retail sales. These are some pretty staggering figures that brands and their CMOs cannot afford to ignore. Some place the highest premium on loyalty and trust in a brand or product. That’s a win-win for both brands and consumers.

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