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

Sprout Social

Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion. 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). 3 trend forecasting tips for retail brands. Here’s why.

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What Pinterest search trends reveal about the future of retail in a post-COVID world

Sprout Social

Retailers in particular have had to deal with a number of challenges, from navigating quarantine to keeping up with evolving consumer behaviors to resolving supply chain problems. While there is no roadmap for how to recover after a pandemic, consumer behaviors on social media give retailers a pretty good idea of what to expect post-COVID.

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The role of artificial intelligence in business in 2024

Sprout Social

Together, they help process and analyze large volumes of unstructured data to help you improve search accuracy, automate data processing and extract meaningful insights for informed decisions. Content personalization AI personalizes content based on customer behavior, preferences and demographics.

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Role of artificial intelligence in marketing

Sprout Social

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. This allows you to anticipate your customers’ next move and take strategic actions for intended results.

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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. And messages pertaining to sustainable fashion boast a whopping 95% positive sentiment. View this post on Instagram. ????Research also sustainable fashion is not just a “timeless trend” pic.twitter.com/2x9NEyiMFQ.

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The role of AI in creating a more human customer experience

Sprout Social

AI customer experience is the use of AI technologies like natural language processing (NLP), text analysis and sentiment analysis to delight customers wherever and however they interact with your brand. These are critical for anticipating market trends and informing decisions around inventory control, marketing spend and other investments.

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Teen Interest in Entrepreneurship Spurred by Social Media Influencers

Bill Hartzer

However, while the allure of entrepreneurship is strong, over half of the respondents (56%) expressed a desire for more information on how to succeed in the business world. For additional information, visit www.JA.org/Launch. 14 percent of respondents had a more traditional vision, aspiring to establish “a retail shop or store.”