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2017 Social Media Trends Check-In

Ignite Social Media

As of today, any apparel, beauty, or jewelry brand, in the US that has added their product catalog to Facebook can apply to use Instagram Shopping. In order to compete with Facebook, Twitter is opening their Live video platform with new features aimed at professional broadcasters. Live Video Still on the Rise.

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Outdated ECommerce Tactics You Should Definitely Stop Using

Pixlee

Small things such as additional clicks, poorly created landing pages, or small text that is nearly impossible to decipher on a mobile device are all core factors to consider when updating your checkout experience. With Amazon and other huge marketplace players, brands need to go beyond the bottom line if they’re hoping to compete.

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Facebook Filed for a Trademark on the Word Meta. You Should See the Description.

Bill Hartzer

The mark consists of a blue geometric design consisting of two loops, and the word META in black.”). Trademark number 97097363. Goods and Services Description.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pinterest Ads

Later

Available for both desktop and mobile, Promoted Carousels allow you to add 2 to 5 cards. Available for desktop or mobile, this ad format is optimal for “how-to’s” or telling more engaging stories about a brand or product. Available for desktop or mobile, the campaign objective here is conversions (i.e. Encoding: H.264

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104 Fascinating Social Media and Marketing Statistics for 2014 (and 2015)

Webbiquity SMM

The top two barriers impeding adoption of social business within organizations are lack of overall strategy and competing priorities. Surprising: apparel brands are the least engaging. 10 Mobile Marketing Stats. 94% of CMOs plan to use mobile applications within the next 3-5 years. 78% of Facebook users are mobile-only.

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