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The Twilight renaissance: Why retailers need social media for trend forecasting

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More than half of these messages (54%) have a positive sentiment, 25% neutral and 21% have a negative sentiment (mainly held by skeptics of the trend’s longevity). The topic holds the power to create conversation, with over 54,000 engagements and an overall engagement rate of 161%. 3 trend forecasting tips for retail brands.

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A look back: Examining the shifts in the COVID-19 conversation

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People are anxious to return to their normal lives and conversations around when the lockdowns will end are gaining traction on social. Now, they find themselves having to reevaluate and readjust once more as consumer behaviors and conversations evolve. Around the same time, the conversation around testing kits and vaccines shifted.

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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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How To Harness The Power Of Twitter Hashtag Analysis

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The challenge to engage effectively on Twitter goes beyond wit. This is where the value of Twitter hashtag analytics becomes priceless. As we dive into its dynamics, you’ll get to explore how you can leverage hashtag intel to refine your Twitter strategy. However, this analytical approach is not merely about data aggregation.

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Conversational marketing: What it means for your social media strategy

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

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And while the retail industry has weathered significant change lately, sustainability is one trend that just keeps rising. As of April 21, 2020, the total Twitter conversation volume around sustainability was upwards of 41,000 messages, with conversations including #SustainableFashion growing 7% from January to February.

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Role of artificial intelligence in marketing

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AI technologies like natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), sentiment analysis and others guide decision-making, so you stay ahead of competitors and are prepared for the challenges of a dynamic marketplace. Find out how Carvel Ice Cream uses the feature to improve their response time on Twitter.

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