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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome back to the Post Performance Report (PPR), a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and breakdown what makes them so genius. The play: As a food retailer, it might have been easy for Melinda’s to take on a sarcastic tone, like many food and beverage industry peers. Are you ready?

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Report Atlassian Brands Sentiment 64

Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

In addition, 21 experts and influencers within the fields of content marketing, search engine optimization and social marketing are sharing their thoughts and advices in the new report. The report defines content marketing as both “an art and a science. Assess industry trends. Go beyond that. Analyze engagement.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 15, 2020

56% of Gen Zers who were surveyed reported they had not grocery shopped online in the last 30 days. Retail Trends. With ages ranging from 8-23 years old, many members of this generation have some portion of their parent’s money to spend on retail items. Gen Z currently has the spending power of $143 billion.

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Trends Retail Marketing Survey 67

Sprout Social

MAY 2, 2022

When you think about social commerce trends, what comes to mind? We convince ourselves that social commerce is just a trend—even though we know how much we enjoy it first-hand as consumers. Reframe the context around social commerce trends. But when it comes to your own business, the concept can be intimidating.

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Pixlee

JULY 20, 2020

As some countries begin to open their retail establishments, brands have an opportunity to turn these one-time buyers into loyal customers. These five trends are beginning to unfold even during lockdown – and will likely continue well beyond this unusual period of time. Influencers will prove essential for achieving this goal.

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Influencer Trends Marketing Authentication 73

Jon Loomer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There is good reason to hope, based on current trends, that any seasonal cost increases may be subtle. Let’s discuss how CPM impacts Facebook advertising results and the trends that we are seeing so far… Why CPM Matters. You might assume that would result in increased CPM, but that’s not what they are reporting.

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CPM Cost Facebook Advertising 188

The Realtime Report

APRIL 10, 2023

This has led to several assumptions in the retail industry, from the thought that showrooming will put bricks-and-mortar retailers out of business, to the notion that the showrooming trend has driven prices down across the board. The study is called “Search, Showrooming, and Retailer Variety.”

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Price Study Types Retail 91

Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

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. Not being proactive can lead to grim repercussions as fast fashion retailers are learning the hard way. Then, you can tag and export those messages to analyze trends.

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Twist Image

APRIL 30, 2017

Piers Fawkes spends - what seems like - an awesome amount of time searching out trends, building data, publishing reports and curating news from around the world. There is a focus and his work does split off into business related verticals like design, travel, retail, advertising and more. marketing report. trend hunting.

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Trends Curation Retail Travel 55

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Luckily, there is a light at the end of the ask-hard-questions tunnel: Tags in Sprout reports. 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. Let’s dive in.

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Strategy Brands UGC Marketing 120

Sprout Social

JULY 28, 2020

Every retailer is thinking about the steps they’ll need to take when it’s time to reopen. To stay on top of the latest trends, leverage tools like social listening to keep a pulse on how customers feel about stores reopening and what they need from your business. Information is changing rapidly. Thank y’all so much! ??.

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Later

JANUARY 1, 2020

Wondering what the big Instagram marketing trends of 2020 will be? The “no-edit” edit was a big trend in 2019, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in 2020. Like most Instagram marketing trends, the teens are behind this one, favoring minimal edits to photos that produce a more organic, authentic look.

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Trends Instagram Marketing Influencer 87

agora pulse

AUGUST 12, 2020

Features trending Pins and topics as well as timely content designed to inspire users. That’s because users spend 80% more on retail purchases than people off Pinterest do. The Pinterest 100 Spotlights Trends. This list features 100 emerging trends likely to make an impact in the year ahead. Following tab. Related pins.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The holidays are upon us, and while 2020 has brought many changes to the way we live our lives, retailers and consumers alike are still eagerly looking forward to this traditional shopping season. They expect to see revenue increases of anywhere from 1-3.5% ( Retail Dive ). Remind Followers About Alternatives to Shipping.

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Campaign Social Media Retail How To 130

The Realtime Report

JULY 24, 2020

Grocery stores have seen an upward trend of sales, even to the point where it is common to see item limits or popular pantry staples sold out regularly. Online Pet Retailers. Many people are at home a lot more than usual right now, so adding a furry friend into the mix to spice up your life and dote on your new buddy is trending.

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Exercises Retail Health Care Delicious 166

Mindjumpers

DECEMBER 16, 2010

And, according to the TNS Digital Life report, mobile users spend 3.1 Augmented reality will enhance games and retail. Technorati Tags: communication , cross-channel customer , J-P De Clerck , Marketing , Mobile , Mobile marketing , mobile trends 2011 , traffic. hours/week on social networks and 2.2 hours on email.

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Mobile Smart Phone Trends Banking 232

Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 7, 2013

I was really impressed with the website of that Canadian retail giant, The Bay. I spent a few minutes clicking through the options and decided to check out some blogs for tips on what’s trending for gift giving this year. Others report sales conversions up by almost 60 per cent. Did it work for the The Bay?

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Retail Adwords Statistics Privacy 296

Twist Image

APRIL 30, 2017

Piers Fawkes spends - what seems like - an awesome amount of time searching out trends, building data, publishing reports and curating news from around the world. There is a focus and his work does split off into business related verticals like design, travel, retail, advertising and more. marketing report. trend hunting.

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Trends Curation Retail Travel 40

Convince & Convert

JUNE 18, 2014

If you are an e-retailer and are looking for a way to get on the cutting edge (or at least catch up to where the big dogs have been for years), iGoDigital should be on your vendors wishlist. With Lesson.ly, iGoDigital can enjoy both of those, while being able to track and report on improvements. Hopefully, you already know this.

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Trends Marketing Education Training 154

Pixlee

MAY 31, 2017

Mary Meeker is ready with her 2017 internet trends report , which she delivered at this year’s Code Conference in California. There’s a seeming contradiction: Retail store closing may break a 20-year record, yet Amazon and digitally native brands are opening more brick-and-mortar locations. The explanation?

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Trends Metadata Brands Retail 54

Sherrilynne Starkie

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

This is big news for retailers and lifestyle brands wishing to boost instore sales. Struggling to keep up with social media trends and innovation? Each week, I’ll highlight the five most important social media news stories of the week (according to me!). This week we have new innovations from Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Pinterest.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 29, 2018

Wayfair, an online homewares retailer, Jurassic World and fashion brand Coach are among the first brands to try it out. Google to provide training to support journalists’ election reporting. Podcasting continues upward trend. The new feature allows brands to give their audience an intimate, immersive experience.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 12, 2024

Consider a scenario where an online fashion retailer sends out customized emails. Female subscribers receive a catalog featuring the latest in women’s fashion, while male subscribers get a different catalog focused on men’s trends.

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Fashion Marketing Embedding Retail 91

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 28, 2019

According to Persado, the company already works with 250 marketers across categories including retail, finance, and hospitality. Retail giant Alibaba opened a physical “ FashionAI ” store in Hong Kong with the goal of streamlining the fashion retail experience through the use of Artificial Intelligence. Source: CampaignLive.

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The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Peer to peer influence and video content is impacting retail like never before. Today’s consumers are always on and more selective on what messages they respond to, and forming new affinities with brands and retailers based on authentic storytelling. This highlights the findings in three key areas: – Investment trends.

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Video Retail Influencer YouTube 131

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In business, artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a trend; it’s a crucial tool reshaping how we approach marketing and customer engagement. Market research AI tools dissect large datasets, revealing market trends, customer preferences and competitive landscapes , enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions.

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Patterns Sentiment Analysis Proposal 118

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Fantastic Furniture is an Australian retailer that’s a favorite for furniture and bedding. Australian beauty retailer Mecca wanted to identify long-term, high-performing TikTok content that would authentically connect with their current and prospective audiences to increase their ROI. Case study: Fantastic Furniture . meccabeauty.

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Case Study Marketing Directory Retail 112

The Realtime Report

APRIL 10, 2019

This trend has concerned some in the media and advertising industries over whether it hinders the effectiveness of the advertisements that run during specific television programs. The study examined data from more than 1,600 ad instances for five retailers that advertised on 83 programs during the fall 2013 television season.

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Study Advertising Nielsen Retail 79

Ignite Social Media

JULY 13, 2021

This may not be surprising if you work in social media since this trend with needing customer service on social has been growing very quickly, especially over the past year. First, we need to determine if your brand falls into an industry where offering customer service even makes sense.

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Social Media Brands Startup Loyalty 210

Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

And annual surveys reveal little about what current events or trending topics are most relevant among consumers right now. To stay on top of the latest trends and maintain a more accurate pulse on your audience, you need to incorporate social media market research into your strategy. See what trends customers are interested in.

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Research Social Media Airlines Marketing 143

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Brand authenticity It’s easy for brands to default to hopping on timely trends and challenges or creating a social-specific brand voice because it aligns with the zeitgeist. Through social media listening , you can get a better understanding of what your target generation(s) are talking about online and the trends that matter to them.

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Brands How To Authentication Collaboration 112

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

2018 SBA reports show there are 30.2 You could be trending without ending, and for the wrong reasons. Fast Retailing. You should also be listening for new industry trends, concerns, fears, opportunities, markets, strategies, etc. Check out for experts, vocal critics, trends, news, etc. They include: Adobe Systems.

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Small Business Pharmaceuticals HootSuite Startup 216

The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

This is a guest post by Rupa Ganata, co-founder of men’s grooming online retailer Yes Sir , and of Brand us Social (BUS). Some brands have also incorporated a ‘pay with picture’ strategy that encompasses the rising trend of visual social media in 2014.

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Social Media Retail Fashion Sports 177

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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HootSuite Trends Feed Feedly 92

Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales. Social media usage is on the up and up.

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Social Media Survey Influencer Buy 138

Bill Hartzer

JANUARY 22, 2013

The Search Agency has released its quarterly State of Paid Search Report, which, among other findings, reports that smartphones and tablets drove 23 percent of total clicks in the fourth quarter of 2012, an 89 percent increase year over year. Retail surged on mobile during the holidays, but click volume declined YoY.

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