Ignite Social Media

APRIL 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail marketing, it’s often the unexpected brands that deliver the most inspiring and effective influencer campaigns. In 2023, the brand worked with over 100 influencers, generating an astounding 168 million true view impressions and boasting an engagement rate of over 9.5%.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 18, 2019

It’s natural for retail brands to want to learn how to drive direct results via social media, whether in sales or leads. In one of our social media retail case studies, a mid-sized office supply retailer was able to see an overall $1.11 return on ad spend (ROAS) and even higher numbers for its partner products.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Everyone understands the intrinsic value of social media, yet marketers haven’t been able to find the secret sauce for driving conversions via social media. We’ve run this campaign for several clients, one campaign for a fashion retailer saw a 51% increase in impressions and a 76% increase in online revenue! Full Funnel Program.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2020

For brands and consumers alike, a return to normal is unlikely to occur any time soon. People are anxious to return to their normal lives and conversations around when the lockdowns will end are gaining traction on social. At the beginning of the year, Twitter was filled with conversations related to staying home and COVID-19 virus.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Conversational AI can be a major asset to your social media presence. Conversational AI technology can increase your team’s efficiency and allow more customers to receive the help they need faster. Keep reading to find out how your business can benefit from using a conversational AI tool for social customer service and social commerce.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

In a world where star ratings can make or break a brand, review analysis is your north star. It gives you deep insights from customer feedback so you can uncover trends, make targeted improvements to your business and build a richer brand management strategy. Why should brands carry out review analysis? Let’s take a closer look.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And this is the potential that ecommerce brands are capitalizing on. Plenty of small brands were built for Instagram, or rather, it was Instagram that helped build them in the first place. Retail activity through this channel will only increase. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. billion U.S.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Posted in Conversion Conversion Optimization. With new ways of selling, new channels for promoting a brand and new ways of engaging customers, we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of the game. When it comes to site optimization, the fittest brands aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving. Test your theory.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 29, 2023

With exciting new tools like conversational AI, it’s already here, and it’s changing the way we work for the better. At surface level, conversational AI operates through virtual agents that can alleviate customer care team load and streamline the user experience. Table of contents—feel free to skip ahead: What is conversational AI?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There’s a universal truth behind the rise of conversational marketing: People miss talking to other people. Some 70% of people agree they expect conversational experiences from brands. To provide the best customer experience possible, invest in conversational marketing. What is conversational marketing?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 20, 2017

That being said, it seems like every brand on the market is pulling out the stops to invest in video content as a prime vehicle for conversions. Let’s talk about how you can turn your branded videos into a cornerstone of your entire promotional strategy. They want brands to be authentic in a way they can relate to.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2020

And while the retail industry has weathered significant change lately, sustainability is one trend that just keeps rising. Lyst used Good On You ratings to define what makes a sustainable brand. But with the movement so broad and ill-defined, it was only a matter of time before brands leveraged sustainability for all the wrong reasons.

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2023

Operating on social media without brand safety tools is like browsing the internet without malware protection. Brand safety has traditionally been relegated to just protecting brands from advertising on or near inappropriate content online. What are brand safety tools?

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful force for businesses across many industries, and the relationships that brands can build with influencers can create irreplaceable value when executed well. . Success with influencers in driving retail sales depends largely on first partnering with the right type of influencer for your brand.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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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Pixlee

JUNE 16, 2021

Retail and ecommerce faced significant shifts in the past year, driven by store closures, no-contact shopping and myriad other challenges. Take a close look at these statistics to get a better idea of what’s happening in ecommerce and retail in 2021 and how it might affect your business in the near future. Shoppers Go Online.

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Sprout Social

JULY 18, 2022

Keep reading to learn more about how TikTok is shaping the literary industry and what brands can take away from this trending subculture. Now, anyone can have the power to make a book fly off the shelves and brands are taking note. How 3 brands are promoting popular BookTok recommendations on TikTok. Maas , don’t worry.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. In this article, we’ll show you how 3 brands have created a Tagging strategy for marketing campaigns, cross-org reporting and better insights. London-based retailer River Island uses Tags to make this reporting process easier. Let’s dive in.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 20, 2013

Many marketers may not realize that catering specifically to this type of consumer can actually increase conversion rates, while maintaining your image as a green-friendly organization. By watching the results on conversions and bookings, you’ll be able to nail down who your green travelers are, and what they are looking for most.

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Twist Image

JUNE 30, 2013

He has been called "one of the world''s foremost retail industry futurists" (put that in your pipe and smoke it!). Currently, he is the founder of Retail Prophet and the author of the book, The Retail Revival. Currently, he is the founder of Retail Prophet and the author of the book, The Retail Revival.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2016

One of the most intriguing developments in app development is in the area of chatbots that not only can send communications to customers but also respond “intelligently” to conversations. Typically chatbots represent a conversational interface between a consumer and a machine,” Brucculeri said. Creating conversations, not messaging. “We

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Every facet of the customer experience has been peeled back, tested and tested again, resulting in an abundance of data marketers can use to optimize for conversions. US retail social commerce sales are projected to exceed $56 billion by 2023 , marking an opportunity businesses can’t afford to miss out on.

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

The way that retailers acquire customers online has changed significantly over the last decade. Today, brands need to find more authentic ways to connect with their existing and potential customers. Instead, brands need to build meaningful relationships with customers. Consumer Preference for Socially Responsible Brands.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. According to The Sprout Social Index™ , the most memorable thing brands can do on social is respond to their customers. The play: Social customer care isn’t just for digital-first brands.

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Twist Image

AUGUST 7, 2018

This does not happen with major retailers. Recently, I was recommended to a local retailer for some home furnishings. No, I didn't do this beforehand (or while in the store), because I was taken by the conversation with the small business owner, and felt that there was a good rapport. This does not happen online. It's easy.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This is thanks to increasing online purchases and the growth of omnichannel retail. Chatbots save retailers time and money by allowing them to customers at any time. Chatbots save retailers time and money by allowing them to customers at any time. Delight your customers and improve conversion rates. billion by 2025 ?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 20, 2017

That being said, it seems like every brand on the market is pulling out the stops to invest in video content as a prime vehicle for conversions. Let’s talk about how you can turn your branded videos into a cornerstone of your entire promotional strategy. They want brands to be authentic in a way they can relate to.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Retail shopping has been permanently changed by internet culture. This combined with the presence of giant ecommerce corporations like Amazon and AliExpress has forced retailers to understand that shopping is no longer a simple errand but rather an experience for consumers. Is this leading to a retail-apocalypse?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What does it take to build brand awareness? Today, we have brand mascots faking forbidden romances, sponsored dance challenges and internet beefs over—ironically enough— chicken sandwiches. Building a memorable brand takes some big swings but you have to walk before you can run. What is brand awareness? Our advice?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When you think of brands on social media, which come to mind first? People don’t remember brands or sales-y content—they remember stories. And great brand marketing on social is behind some of the most creative storytelling out there. Brands we’re watching. McDonald’s: Sparking conversation. “I’m Hint hint.).

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Assess why is the brand on social media in the first place? We like to start with people first, so we want to make sure that the brand is reaching people and communicating with people. We also know that no brand is alike in terms of the customer’s path to purchase or path to conversion. Start at the very beginning.

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Pixlee

MARCH 31, 2020

The world moved ‘mobile-first’ so brands built apps. Even though most customers are looking to ultimately purchase while using an app, they’re also there to engage with the brand and connect with likeminded people. But keeping users engaged and interested during lulls can keep your brand top-of-mind for consumers.

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Twist Image

APRIL 9, 2017

Doug Stephens is one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists. His work and thinking has influenced some of the world's best-known retailers, agencies and brands. Prior to founding Retail Prophet , Doug spent over 20 years as a professional in the retail industry. Enjoy the conversation. disruption.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 16, 2021

Brands are equally looking forward to real spring. The National Retail Federatio n forecasts the highest growth in retail spending in 17 years in the coming months as more people are vaccinated and the economy reopens. Naturally, with spring comes spring break but with only 9.9% of the entire U.S. — Gov.

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Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. As social continues to evolve, the ways audiences engage with brands will grow alongside it. Social media is conversational by nature. And great conversations can have a positive impact on sales.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We’ll also showcase brands that have embraced their inner hostess with the mostess to surprise their customers and develop their brand affinity. This approach can foster brand awareness and affinity because it creates memorable moments with customers, especially if the brand personalizes the gift or experience.

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