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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). 3 trend forecasting tips for retail brands. Throwaway lines from Twilight were inspiring jokes across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more.

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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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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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The role of AI in creating a more human customer experience

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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. In this manner, sentiment analysis can identify factors affecting your brand image, customer retention rate or brand loyalty.

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

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In Italy , mayors are taking to Twitter to lambast civilians disobeying stay-at-home orders; and in states like Wisconsin and Michigan , people are taking to the streets to protest extended quarantine policies. At the beginning of the year, Twitter was filled with conversations related to staying home and COVID-19 virus.