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Social Media Marketing for Retail Brands: 5 Essential Tips

Hootsuite

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. Treat social media as part of your sales funnel.

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

Sprout Social

But thanks to the combined forces of Netflix and social media, teens are flocking to thrift stores to find everything you probably wore back in 2010. How social influences fashion trends. Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion. She’s meant to go unnoticed.

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10 New Retails Trends You Need to Know for 2023

Hootsuite

Two retail trends that every business can count on in 2023 are change and innovation. Online and in-person retail is moving faster than ever. Businesses need to stay on top of retail trends that will impact their success in order to get ahead of the curve. Embracing that change will help retailers thrive this year and beyond.

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How to Use Retail Bots for Sales and Customer Service

Hootsuite

Retail bots are reshaping social commerce, helping brands make big dollars selling their products and services on social media. Consumer spending via retail bots is predicted to hit $142 billion USD by 2024… a massive 4,971% increase from 2019’s $2.8 What is a retail bot? 9 ways retailers are using chatbots.

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Top Five Social Media News: Instagram native scheduling is here!

Sherrilynne Starkie

Lots of social media news out this week and here’s a summary of the top five stories you need to know. Pinterest improves organic reach for retailers. This lets retailers expand their organic reach. Get our regular Top Five Social Media News delivered directly to your inbox with our free newsletter.

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Social media personalization: The opportunity and risks to consider

Sprout Social

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Evolving your social strategy to meet consumer demands requires you to listen better, scale your customer care efforts and integrate your social and customer data.

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Social Media Marketing During COVID-19: March 23 Update

Ignite Social Media

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. Brands that aren’t answering those questions are getting skewered in social media posts. It’s a worthy debate.

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