Ignite Social Media

JULY 31, 2019

There has been a whole host of new features and updates that have rolled out so without further ado let’s dive into some of this month’s social media trends. When you click through an item, you’ll be taken to the retailer’s website, so you make a purchase. Facebook Makes Ad Targeting More Transparent.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Online shopping is growing much faster than retail sales overall, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z purchasers. Guest post by Nina Petrov. social listening”).

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Sprout Social

JULY 13, 2021

Retailers and social platforms outside of China are eager to capitalize on this new commerce opportunity, with brands like the Home Depot already testing out their own livestream experiences. As retailers increasingly experiment with shoppable live video, here’s what marketers need to know about the latest social ecommerce trend.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 6, 2022

Today, ecommerce has become an almost daily occurrence — a trend quickly evolving into social commerce. In 2020, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest revamped their shopping tools to help retailers capitalize on this trend. David Outerwear is a men’s clothing retailer, focused on leather jackets, coats and accessories.

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Likeable

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Last month, in our blog that dove into the future of live streaming , we discussed the emerging trend of live shopping. Brand Example: Last year, Tommy Hilfiger held a live shopping event on YouTube hosted by model Manuela Frey and other special guests. . Live Stream Shopping. Product Drops & New Releases. Black Friday.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Instagram Reel ideas for fashion and retail brands. Since retail and fashion brands are innately about showcasing products in an attractive way, using Reels for marketing feels natural. The TV host and former Survivor cast member sets the scene with fresh baked cookies, Halloween decorations and more. . Use a trending sound.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Hosting a surprise birthday party is on my bucket list. Reviewing customer conversations and trending topics can help you pinpoint opportunities for your brand. By paying attention to social listening trends , you can figure out what is capturing your audience’s attention. Host an event. Digital surprise.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 20, 2017

For inspiration, start by getting a feel for the trending topics across the web. For instance, if you are in retail, there is a whole new dimension of preparation you need to consider when creating video content. ClickMeeting is a video conferencing tool for preparing and hosting these types of sessions.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 23, 2016

These features could be a benchmark for future content, trends, and social communication. Consider Facebook 360 Video if your brand is: Opening a new retail location and you want your audience to be able to see the space. Hosting an exclusive event, contest, or giveaway. Hosting or attending an event. Facebook 360 Video.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In case you haven’t noticed, TikTok is no longer just a place to learn trending dances or keep up with Gen Z. Keep a close eye on the top trending hashtags on TikTok and include them in your captions. Blend in and keep an eye on trends. In other words: don’t be suspicious , as the trending sound says. Use trending sounds.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 9, 2011

Mobile food vendors, or food trucks, are becoming a growing trend all over the country. With help from the host of Syfy channel’s “Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen,&# @PicoDeGapLA will be hitting Los Angeles and other major cities soon, but begs the question: Why? Simple answer: it’s a unique way to cash in on a trend.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 22, 2021

Rawlings Sporting Goods, a retailer known for manufacturing baseball equipment, regularly publishes short videos on YouTube to promote the launch of new products like baseball gloves or bats. Twitter is one of the top social media apps for brands keeping up with the latest trends and conversations relevant to their target audience.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Their monitoring and filtering tools can help direct you to relevant conversations as they are happening, no matter where they’re hosted. Google Trends. I know I mentioned that Google Trends is not enough but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Best of all, Google Trends is free. TrackMaven.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

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. Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S.,

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 20, 2017

For inspiration, start by getting a feel for the trending topics across the web. For instance, if you are in retail, there is a whole new dimension of preparation you need to consider when creating video content. ClickMeeting is a video conferencing tool for preparing and hosting these types of sessions.

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Keyhole.co

MAY 9, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore six compelling Instagram contest ideas to help you host giveaways like a pro. Hosting an Instagram giveaway can help brands – Multiply followers and engagement: Incentivize the audience to engage with your content. The growing trend of Reels is proof of it. It might also start trending.

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Observe trends and often share, participate in and consume viral content. For example, clothing retailers have launched recycling initiatives in response to consumers’ desire to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 13, 2013

And from Expion , a free report on the top 50 retail brands’ social media use in 2013. It capitalizes on the trends of micro-content and visual content, and then more importantly, it chooses the right examples and case studies to drive the point home. Use trending topics and trending hashtags to your advantage.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

She also prioritizes staying on the pulse of social trends so she can create timely content that resonates with her audience. As Piersen describes, “I am the strategic mind behind the University of Newcastle’s social channels which involves measuring performance, optimizing content and staying on top of trends.”.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

We chose the higher education, retail, and food and drink sectors where our experience and passions lie. By focusing on a niche, we were able to: Position the agency as an industry expert by creating specific valuable content, speaking at PR conferences, and hosting free marketing webinars. This choice paid off.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Though relatively new, this emerging trend is reshaping how consumers shop (and how brands drive revenue). Let’s familiarize ourselves with some of the big platforms’ offerings: Facebook Shops: On Facebook, brands can set up free Facebook Shops which are hosted within their Facebook business profile.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The biggest retail dates of the year are just around the corner. In this blog post, we’ll cover a host of new ideas, tips, and tactics that can help you boost your already-planned campaigns or give you some inspiration for an upcoming piece of content. Do you have your social media marketing ready? Conduct hourly flash sales.

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Later

MAY 6, 2020

Follow us for a TikTok take on all the latest social media trends and tips! She mainly offers content tips, pose tricks, and TikTok hacks (with some fun trends and dances thrown in the mix). Tip #2 to Get Followers on TikTok: Hit TikTok Trends at The Right Time . Want to find the original sound that kicked off the trend?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I can uncover real-time data about holiday trends. If you’re starting your holiday shopping, know that people are expected to send roughly 40% more social messages to retail brands during the 2019 holiday season compared to the rest of the year. The conversation will hit a lull. Someone brings up a controversial subject.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

When you pair both monitoring and listening tools, you find trends that you might not have noticed before. Facebook listening is taking all of the information you’re given on Facebook, like comments, recommendations and private messages, and identifying trends in them. What is Facebook listening? What does this look like in practice?

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 20, 2013

And from Expion , a free report on the top 50 retail brands’ social media use in 2013. The Social Pros boiled down 2013 in social media into 5 general trends. The words are still relevant and valuable, Jess points out, but they are not the trend. Jay is the founder of [link] and host of the Social Pros podcast.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Holiday retail sales passed the $1 trillion mark in 2018. You should also monitor holiday hashtag trends, especially on Instagram and Twitter. You probably already know that retailers utilize Christmas music during the holidays because it tends to attract customers into their doors. ChristmasShopping. 12DaysOfChristmas.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This is a common collection method for online retailers. Social listening is the process of analyzing the conversations and trends happening around not just your brand, but also your industry as a whole. After a customer purchases online and the product is delivered, RoomMates sends an automated email to ask them to review the product.

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Likeable

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Retail brand Everlane showcases its value of “radical transparency” in a weekly Instagram Stories series, answering customers’ questions, going behind the scenes, and teasing upcoming product launches. Warby Parker. In a creative use of Instagram Stories, Warby Parker created an interactive crossword puzzle contest.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

It doesn’t matter whether other companies in your industry are giving away information snacks, being radically transparent, or embracing Youtility, because the customers of your law firm (or similar) are also customers of restaurants, retailers, e-commerce companies, car companies and the rest. About the Jay Baer: Follow @jaybaer.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Holiday retail sales passed the $1 trillion mark in 2018. You should also monitor holiday hashtag trends, especially on Instagram and Twitter. You probably already know that retailers utilize Christmas music during the holidays because it tends to attract customers into their doors. 12DaysOfChristmas. StockingFillers.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

And from Expion , a free report on the top 50 retail brands’ social media use in 2013. This week Zena brings us an article from The DePauw about trend-based reporting. With Jeff Bezos acquiring the Washington Post, he may try to take trend-generated news content to the next level. Listen Now . The RSS feed is: [link].

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Later

MAY 29, 2020

This could make Instagram a one-stop-shop for retailers and e-commerce brands! . From hosting a tutorial, giving a demonstration, or simply just transposing yourself somewhere new, the green screen filter is one to try out on your next post! . Want to get ahead with all Instagram’s shopping features? Instagram Feature #3: IGTV Ads.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Scenario: A user messages you on LinkedIn about an upcoming conference your company is hosting. Add a product link to your outgoing posts to make it frictionless for these trend hoppers to find your viral product directly, rather than getting lost and giving up on your website. Sprout integrations: Shopify, Facebook Shops.

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Twist Image

MAY 21, 2013

These aren''t trends (as in, things that are coming). You could get CTRL ALT Delete as an audiobook for free here (with a whole host of other goodies and help the charity Jumpstart ): CTRL ALT Delete - The Ultimate Business Reboot Audiobook Sweepstakes (thanks to the good people at Audible ). These are movements. They are here.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The rebranding comes after six years of providing primarily domestic service, as Turo hopes to eventually take the trend global. The Daily Show ‘s former host has just signed a four-year deal with HBO to create a variety of short-form digital content. CEO Andre Haddad says it evokes both “touring,” or, in Italian, “turismo.”.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

And from Expion , a free report on the top 50 retail brands’ social media use in 2013. ” Some of these big brands have problems – needing insight on technology and startup trends, not being able to harness new media as well as they want, etc – that start-ups are already solving. Listen Now.

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