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‘Tis the season: Retailers can expect 32% more social messages this holiday season

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This prolonged and hyper-social holiday shopping season means it’s more important than ever for retailers to be ready for the influx of messages this time of year will bring. billion messages across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to find out how retailers fared in previous holiday shopping seasons and what brands can expect for 2018.

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7 Proven Social Media Promotion Ideas That Don’t Suck

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Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior. Over 2 hours a day , in fact, which is 30% more time than in 2015. Build brand loyalty. So how do you capture even a bit of that attention?

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Fluency of Culture, Not Language, Is Key to Winning Big in Global Online Markets

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Social can help businesses quickly establish and maintain brand awareness and loyalty. A major home-goods retailer recently required some help authentically connecting with consumers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). East Asian markets lead the world in number of new Internet users, with South Asia coming in second.

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The Power of Purpose: How Taking a Stand Helps Brands to Win Customer’s Hearts (and Business)

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But REI, an outdoor clothing and equipment brand, does Black Friday differently to other retailers. It might seem counter-intuitive to think that closing all your retail stores on the busiest shopping day of the year will be good for business. REI is a retail brand that has a business interest in Black Friday.

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Digitize The Physical To Win At Business

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Let's say that you're a retail brand. They are digital, but will launch a POS system to bridge that and remove friction at the retail level. Since launching in 2015, over 200 brands are available, and consumer are using it. retail brand. It's a tall order. It's not obvious. It's an opportunity. No more condoms?

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13 Amazing Facts About Digitally Native Vertical Brands

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The future of online retail is here, now, and quickly becoming the norm. So, why are DNVBs being called the future of online retail ? In 2015, it was estimated that the average adult, a member of the digital natives, spends more than 20 hours online per week. As a result, brand loyalty is much easier to gain.

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11 Ways to Jumpstart Your Instagram Branding

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Pew Research found 35% of Instagram users visited the network multiple times a day in 2015. Additional data from eMarketer showed 35% of social media users trust brands and are influenced by retailers. This will build loyalty, brand awareness and show other users you respond and care about customers. Don’t risk it.