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

Sprout Social

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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Has COVID-19 Killed Black Friday?

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The 2019 holiday shopping season became the first-ever trillion-dollar retail season in US history. What was introduced in 2015 to mark Amazon’s 20th anniversary has now become one of the key shopping events of the year. The 48-hour experience continues to push large sales for the retail giant year over year. Amazon Prime Day.

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Retailers and the rising trend of sustainability: what marketers need to know

Sprout Social

And while the retail industry has weathered significant change lately, sustainability is one trend that just keeps rising. Research from global fashion platform, @lyst shows responsible and conscious shopping is on the rise! Red: Fast Fashion | Blue: Sustainable Fashion (2015-2020). View this post on Instagram. ????Research

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Five questions your marketing team should be asking about location-based technology

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Rather, location-based marketing is gray because building a strategy in 2015 requires a bit more art than science. Retail/mail order (including online retail: 40%. Meanwhile, Motorola intends to dispatch Bluetooth-powered sensors to its retailers, The Washington Post reports. Financial services and insurance: 37%.

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What Is KakaoTalk? The Mobile Messaging App on the Rise

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When it comes to social media platforms, it can be tempting to just stick with the big names you already know, but no one wants to miss out on the next big thing. But its popularity has exploded in recent years, with an increase of over 8 million users worldwide between 2015 and 2021. Kakao Friends retail store via Universal Beijing.

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Five questions your marketing team should be asking about location-based technology

Visually SM

Rather, location-based marketing is gray because building a strategy in 2015 requires a bit more art than science. Retail/mail order (including online retail: 40%. Meanwhile, Motorola intends to dispatch Bluetooth-powered sensors to its retailers, The Washington Post reports. Financial services and insurance: 37%.

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9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)

Buffer Social

According to the National Retail Federation, we’re looking at a record-breaking November and December this year, with total sales reaching a staggering $966.6 Outdoor apparel retailer REI has led the charge here, opting out of Black Friday for years on the trot. billion in the U.S. The move generated a ton of buzz The result?