Instagram Stories Vs. Snapchat Stories. A robust social media presence is a requirement to be relevant in today’s mobile-centric economy, and the most successful businesses are dedicated to meeting their customers where they are – on social media. However, it can be challenging to understand the nuances between platforms, since each caters to a specific demographic and promotes a certain style of communication. MORE
User-generated content (UGC) is any type of content created by users of online platforms. It can be in the form of photos, videos, text posts, product reviews, and more. It’s highly trusted by consumers and impacts purchasing decisions. MORE
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Working with brand influencers is an excellent way for a brand to expand its audience, develop social proof, and create user generated content. However, brands need to carefully vet their influencers before initiating a partnership. One important thing that brands should look out for is fake followers. Instagram influencers are powerful due to their large number of followers and the trust their followers have in their opinions. MORE
Why is it important to know statistics about social media? These statistics can help you and your brand drive social media engagement and growth. Knowing the social media user statistics will help you define and target your social media strategy to best reach your followers and drive growth. MORE
Shoppable user-generated content (UGC) is essential for any modern ecommerce homepage. UGC generates trust, helps drive organic product discovery, and helps brands keep their homepages up to date. By using UGC, online retailers can reduce bounce rates and improve their overall performance. MORE
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Mary Meeker is ready with her 2017 internet trends report , which she delivered at this year’s Code Conference in California. At 350 pages, there’s a ton of data, but here are the five takeaways that all brands need to know. MORE
User-generated content is becoming a mainstay of any marketing strategy. It’s been proven that integrating UGC into brand marketing campaigns helps acquire new customers, drive loyalty, and increase revenue. Consumers trust user-generated content above branded content and are more likely to make a purchase based on the word of mouth marketing from their peers. UGC marketing is powerful because it can be used across multiple channels and platforms. MORE
A growing number of marketers are tapping into the power of Instagram to tell their brand story. With features such as Instagram Stories, Instagram Live, and video uploads, Instagram offers plenty of ways to share a brand’s message to a large, yet targeted audience. MORE
User-generated content enables a brand’s passionate customers to become advocates, in turn building engaged communities around products and services. The idea behind user-generated content is that customers, followers, and partners will provide a more trustworthy recommendation than the brand itself when it comes to making a buying decision. According to a report from Adweek , 85% of users surveyed found visual UGC to be more influential than content made by the brands directly. MORE
Instagram Stories hasn’t been around for that long – the feature only launched in August 2016. But it has quickly become one of the very best ways for brands to drive engagement and connect with audiences. By November 2017, Instagram Stories had already topped over 300 million daily users. MORE
The idea of community has become a major focus of brands in many verticals. While. traditional methods of marketing still have their place, community-building is now a. critical part of any holistic branding strategy. This element is all about building an identity. within existing networks of consumers, as modern brands are no longer simply about. companies that create products and services. Instead, brands are defined by the people. who are buying them. MORE
If you’re looking to master eCommerce for your business, there are several can’t-miss conferences in 2018! In addition to providing networking opportunities, attending these conferences can offer a chance to learn from the best and brightest in the industry. In this post, you will find a chronological list of the top 10 eCommerce conferences to attend in 2018 with amazing speakers covering a wide variety of topics from influencer marketing to digital storytelling. MORE
Load speed has long been a metric of focus for website developers and marketers alike, and this is particularly true in the e-commerce space. Shoppers’ rising expectations for brands to deliver quick and seamless online experiences leave little room for error. Conversion rates have been seen to increase by as much as 7% for every 1 second of load time improvement , making page optimization a seldom overlooked topic. MORE
We previously posted a list of the top 10 Digital Marketing Conferences occurring from January through June of 2018. Below are the conferences to consider in the second half of 2018 if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of digital marketing, learn from the best in the industry, and network. MozCon. July 9-11, 2018. Seattle, WA. MORE
Earlier this month, Instagram announced a couple of new tools to enhance to their popular Stories feature, Archive and Highlights. Stories will now be automatically saved to users’ private Archives after they expire. MORE
Influencer marketing has become an integral part of social media strategy for many brands. The chart below demonstrates just how many brands in different industries are working with influencers on Instagram, according to a recent report from L2 Inc. MORE
Thanks to the professional-grade cameras on even the most basic smartphones, it is estimated that 1.2 trillion photos were taken last year , and much of this content features a product or experience provided by the brands they love. MORE
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Many brands focus on attracting Millennial customers but are finding it difficult to win over Millennial brand loyalty. Millennials are savvy consumers, they can sniff out the best deals and they recognize dishonest marketing very easily. MORE
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With online sales in the U.S. projected to reach $523 billion within the next five years, digital marketing has become a focus point of all forward-thinking brands. These brands are looking to optimize website ads, SEO campaigns and more – anything to give them an edge over the competition. MORE
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Social-media savvy travelers are making an indelible mark on the travel and hospitality industries. Influencers have become an integral part of many brands’ marketing strategies as today’s consumers trust peer recommendations above all other forms of marketing. Engagement, visibility, number of followers, and increased sales are just some of the metrics influencer campaigns can drive. MORE
Influencer marketing is holding steady as an important element of any serious marketing strategy. Now, 30% of consumers are more likely to buy a product recommended by a non-celebrity blogger. MORE
Influencer marketing isn’t the next big thing—it’s already a big thing. Influencers promoting brands existed long before the digital revolution from the beginning of print advertising to stars pushing their “favorite” cigarettes in commercials on black and white televisions. MORE
It’s okay to admit that you’re in a content crunch. Marketers today are responsible for creating content for a multitude of different social channels and managing visual content for these channels can be overwhelming and expensive. MORE
In the past few years, athleisure has been one of the more prevalent trends in the fashion and apparel industry. It’s no surprise that with the surge of consumer enthusiasm—and willingness to spend—that it’s an extremely competitive space for businesses to be in right now. MORE
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Pixlee
APRIL 12, 2018
Shoppable user-generated content (UGC) is essential for any modern ecommerce homepage. UGC generates trust, helps drive organic product discovery, and helps brands keep their homepages up to date. By using UGC, online retailers can reduce bounce rates and improve their overall performance.
Pixlee
MAY 3, 2018
Instagram Stories hasn’t been around for that long – the feature only launched in August 2016. But it has quickly become one of the very best ways for brands to drive engagement and connect with audiences. By November 2017, Instagram Stories had already topped over 300 million daily users.
Pixlee
MAY 15, 2018
Thanks to the professional-grade cameras on even the most basic smartphones, it is estimated that 1.2 trillion photos were taken last year , and much of this content features a product or experience provided by the brands they love.
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APRIL 4, 2018
Effective today, April 4, 2018 , and without advance notice with regard to the immediate implementation of the changes, Instagram deployed changes to their API affecting all users of the Instagram API for access to Instagram data. How does Instagram’s API affect Pixlee?
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Pixlee’s industry-leading UGC platform is known for its extensive content creation, curation, and multi-channel publishing capabilities.
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User-generated content is becoming a mainstay of any marketing strategy. It’s been proven that integrating UGC into brand marketing campaigns helps acquire new customers, drive loyalty, and increase revenue. Consumers trust user-generated content above branded content and are more likely to make a purchase based on the word of mouth marketing from their peers. UGC marketing is powerful because it can be used across multiple channels and platforms.
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Instagram Stories Vs. Snapchat Stories. A robust social media presence is a requirement to be relevant in today’s mobile-centric economy, and the most successful businesses are dedicated to meeting their customers where they are – on social media. However, it can be challenging to understand the nuances between platforms, since each caters to a specific demographic and promotes a certain style of communication.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Social-media savvy travelers are making an indelible mark on the travel and hospitality industries. Influencers have become an integral part of many brands’ marketing strategies as today’s consumers trust peer recommendations above all other forms of marketing. Engagement, visibility, number of followers, and increased sales are just some of the metrics influencer campaigns can drive.
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MARCH 8, 2018
The idea of community has become a major focus of brands in many verticals. While. traditional methods of marketing still have their place, community-building is now a. critical part of any holistic branding strategy. This element is all about building an identity. within existing networks of consumers, as modern brands are no longer simply about. companies that create products and services. Instead, brands are defined by the people. who are buying them.
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User-generated content (UGC) is any type of content created by users of online platforms. It can be in the form of photos, videos, text posts, product reviews, and more. It’s highly trusted by consumers and impacts purchasing decisions.
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MAY 29, 2017
In 2008, the concept of buying eyeglasses online was still just that – a concept. Neil Blumenthal, Dave Gilboa, Andy Hunt and Jeff Raider had the audacity to question (1) why eyeglasses were so expensive and (2) why they weren’t sold online.
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Why is it important to know statistics about social media? These statistics can help you and your brand drive social media engagement and growth. Knowing the social media user statistics will help you define and target your social media strategy to best reach your followers and drive growth.
Pixlee
JUNE 12, 2017
Load speed has long been a metric of focus for website developers and marketers alike, and this is particularly true in the e-commerce space. Shoppers’ rising expectations for brands to deliver quick and seamless online experiences leave little room for error. Conversion rates have been seen to increase by as much as 7% for every 1 second of load time improvement , making page optimization a seldom overlooked topic.
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A growing number of marketers are tapping into the power of Instagram to tell their brand story. With features such as Instagram Stories, Instagram Live, and video uploads, Instagram offers plenty of ways to share a brand’s message to a large, yet targeted audience.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Influencer marketing isn’t the next big thing—it’s already a big thing. Influencers promoting brands existed long before the digital revolution from the beginning of print advertising to stars pushing their “favorite” cigarettes in commercials on black and white televisions.
Pixlee
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Influencer marketing has become an integral part of social media strategy for many brands. The chart below demonstrates just how many brands in different industries are working with influencers on Instagram, according to a recent report from L2 Inc.
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MAY 2, 2017
In the past few years, athleisure has been one of the more prevalent trends in the fashion and apparel industry. It’s no surprise that with the surge of consumer enthusiasm—and willingness to spend—that it’s an extremely competitive space for businesses to be in right now.
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Earlier this month, Instagram announced a couple of new tools to enhance to their popular Stories feature, Archive and Highlights. Stories will now be automatically saved to users’ private Archives after they expire.
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We previously posted a list of the top 10 Digital Marketing Conferences occurring from January through June of 2018. Below are the conferences to consider in the second half of 2018 if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of digital marketing, learn from the best in the industry, and network. MozCon. July 9-11, 2018. Seattle, WA.
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Many brands focus on attracting Millennial customers but are finding it difficult to win over Millennial brand loyalty. Millennials are savvy consumers, they can sniff out the best deals and they recognize dishonest marketing very easily.
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Working with brand influencers is an excellent way for a brand to expand its audience, develop social proof, and create user generated content. However, brands need to carefully vet their influencers before initiating a partnership. One important thing that brands should look out for is fake followers. Instagram influencers are powerful due to their large number of followers and the trust their followers have in their opinions.
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APRIL 27, 2017
It’s okay to admit that you’re in a content crunch. Marketers today are responsible for creating content for a multitude of different social channels and managing visual content for these channels can be overwhelming and expensive.
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JANUARY 25, 2018
User-generated content enables a brand’s passionate customers to become advocates, in turn building engaged communities around products and services. The idea behind user-generated content is that customers, followers, and partners will provide a more trustworthy recommendation than the brand itself when it comes to making a buying decision. According to a report from Adweek , 85% of users surveyed found visual UGC to be more influential than content made by the brands directly.
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With online sales in the U.S. projected to reach $523 billion within the next five years, digital marketing has become a focus point of all forward-thinking brands. These brands are looking to optimize website ads, SEO campaigns and more – anything to give them an edge over the competition.
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User-generated content (UGC) images take the power of word-of-mouth to a new level, articulating the value of a product or service through a more authentic, visual lens. In today’s day and age, consumers can share their experiences with your company in a matter of seconds.
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If you’re looking to master eCommerce for your business, there are several can’t-miss conferences in 2018! In addition to providing networking opportunities, attending these conferences can offer a chance to learn from the best and brightest in the industry. In this post, you will find a chronological list of the top 10 eCommerce conferences to attend in 2018 with amazing speakers covering a wide variety of topics from influencer marketing to digital storytelling.
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When Burberry launched their “The Art of the Trench” site in 2009, allowing users to upload pictures of themselves wearing the company’s products (or just interact with them), they saw a 50% increase in ecommerce sales.
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Influencer marketing is holding steady as an important element of any serious marketing strategy. Now, 30% of consumers are more likely to buy a product recommended by a non-celebrity blogger.
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