Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Not only is shopping more digital than ever–it’s also more social. Mobile-first shopping grew by 20% from 2016 to 2017 and in 2018, consumers ranked social as their number one source of inspiration for purchases. To no one’s surprise, social buzz around shopping reaches its peak during the holiday season.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 20, 2012

On Black Friday, Facebook and Walmart launched the social network’s largest mobile advertising campaign ever. Walmart had pre-purchased the ads, “edging out” other retailers for exposure at the start of the holiday season, according to The Wall Street Journal. ” The result?

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Influencers have the power to affect the buying habits of their followers by uploading original—sometimes sponsored—content to social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook or LinkedIn. As the survey results show, most retail consumers respond much more to influencers who are simply individuals, like them.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The #RLTM Scoreboard: Social Networking Stats for the Week. Facebook: 1.15 via Facebook. if you have additional updates, or a social network that you feel should be on the list. . Amazon Is Most Popular Retailer on Pinterest In Terms of Content Shared. Are you pinning content from retail brands on Pinterest?

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Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Too many times they think it's just for the big online and offline retailers. By tapping into the power of mobile marketing, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest you can really turn up the volume in sales and business over the holidays with your online platform, website and blog.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 25, 2013

Mobile marketing is the future. Any marketer, or marketing firm worth their weight in invoices knows that the key to future success is adapting to and optimizing for the mobile market. Mobile users are shoppers, and we’ve got data to prove it. By 2014 mobile is predicted to overtake desktop Internet usage.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 27, 2020

Earlier this year, we presented our regular update with the latest data on the best times to post on social media. As daily routines changed overnight, more of people’s’ daily and work lives shifted to online, and social media became an even more important tool for connection. Updates to Facebook times to post.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 19, 2013

The latest estimates from eMarketer show staggering growth in UK mobile advertising. Mobile ad spend for 2013 will total over £1 billion (around $1.89 Previously, eMarketer forecasted 90% growth in mobile advertising from 2012; now, an upward revision expects 126% growth. billion) in the UK. billion (or more than $3.58

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 10, 2013

A new report by social customer service software provider Conversocial looks at how social channels are being used to connect with customers, and particularly the rapid growth of customer service on social media. According to the study, ”Consumer demand for social relationships with brands has skyrocketed in 2012.”

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In fact, mobile commerce — or m-commerce — is likely to make up nearly half of all US retail m-commerce sales by 2025. Social media shopping apps. Their mobile app makes it easy to shop on the go, and features like price comparisons, personalized ads, discounts and sales enable a world-class online shopping experience.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Take a look at the impact (or lack thereof) social media has on Cyber Monday in today’s must-reads. Cyber Monday: Facebook Adds Social Gifting Service. Social networks fail Cyber Monday test. By Erik Sharman Signs suggest that it could be a long time before social networks play a major role in e-commerce.

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Mindjumpers

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Tweet Written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced content, conversion and social media consultant. Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. Mobile marketing is becoming increasingly important. And, according to the TNS Digital Life report, mobile users spend 3.1 hours on email.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 25, 2021

After all, social media – a key driver of social commerce – is used by more than half the world’s population , rising to three-quarters or more in markets like Northern and Western Europe, and North America. Simply put, all of this means social commerce is already too big to ignore – and it’s only going to get bigger!

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yMarketingMatters

OCTOBER 9, 2015

September saw some great social media updates for marketers. Here are the most important updates you should be aware of to improve your social media marketing for your business: Facebook. Posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Facebook Ads and Banner Ads. This is big! Email Headers.

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yMarketingMatters

OCTOBER 9, 2015

September saw some great social media updates for marketers. Here are the most important updates you should be aware of to improve your social media marketing for your business: Facebook. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest post graphics. Facebook Ads. This is big! Much more….

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 26, 2018

Top Five: social networks push new shopping features. This week's top five must-know social media news come from LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Google and Pinterest. Facebook introduces new shopping features. Pinterest is opening up shopping ads to more retailers following a successful pilot program.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Have you ever messaged a company on Facebook, only to wait so long for a response that by the time they get back to you, you forgot you contacted them in the first place? A good Facebook chatbot can answer customer questions, track packages, make product recommendations, and even close a sale any time of the day or night.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2017

Social media is 24/7. It has become second nature for consumers to turn to social networks like Facebook and Instagram on their morning commute, during the day while on-the-go and even as they wind down in the evening. This is especially true for retail brands that maintain several locations.

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Twist Image

JANUARY 30, 2018

Lots of information about Facebook and our health in the past few episodes. In fact, there's a big push around just how health mobile devices and social media are to our health (and our kids). Everyone thought Amazon was going to kill retail stores. In fact for retailers, this was a massive leap forward.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2020

A social media posting schedule is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. In addition to making your workday less stressful, using a social media scheduler can help you plan an effective content mix. You can look for opportunities to reinforce social messaging across platforms. Conduct a social media audit.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Facebook. Any social media updates that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Black Friday and its online bestie Cyber Monday are a great time of year for brands to implement a social campaign to support traditional marketing efforts. There’s a variety of ways for social media to complement your marketing plans for the holiday season; here’s a snapshot of some top approaches to consider for your brand.

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yMarketingMatters

OCTOBER 4, 2013

In order to help you decide, I have compiled a list of the most popular and effective social media channels at your disposal today. I will be following up with an in-depth detailed blog about each social media channel in the coming weeks. Social media may be free, but think about the value of your time!

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Social Media Foursquare Social Bookmarking LinkedIn 275

Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2021

In this article, we give you a detailed breakdown of social commerce: what it is, how it works and most importantly, how it could work for your business. What is social commerce? Social commerce is the buying and selling of goods or services directly within a social media platform.

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The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Dunkin’ Donuts new mobile campaign engages consumers with a Halloween-themed contest and mobile gift cards, making use of mobile and social platforms Instagram and Twitter. To share photos of their cups in Halloween costumes, fans must use the hashtag #DresseDD when they tweet @DunkinDonuts or post to Instagram.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Last week the Gap announced a social media promotion for the holidays: the brand’s Facebook fans can send their own photos as real, printed postcards to their Facebook friends – for free. The cards usually cost $0.99 each, but Gap is giving away up to 1 million free postcards through the end of the holidays.

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The Social Media Incubator

APRIL 29, 2013

Social media marketing is no longer optional for business. Last November, Huffington Post published 100 social media statistics that shouldn’t be ignored. 80 percent of social media users prefer to connect with brands through Facebook. 50 percent of Twitter users access the site using mobile devices.

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Social Media Statistics Marketing Retail 111

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This will trickle over to your social media pages in no time – especially when it comes to incoming mentions, questions, or complaints. Retailers often stock their stores with extra employees to help during the busy holiday season, so why should your social media channels be any different? Well … think again.

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The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A new study by Adobe found that brand engagement (defined as likes, comments, and shares) on Facebook rose 896% year-over-year. Mobile engagement is also way up; around one-quarter of Facebook engagement came from mobile users. more effective social marketing by brands. more effective social marketing by brands.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 15, 2021

billion people use social media globally, and it is only predicted to increase to a massive 4.41 When examining brands that advertise, social media advertising was seen used by about 83% of marketers and ranked second in success behind SEO marketing. billion in 2025? Trends to Watch in 2022. from 2021 through 2028.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 19, 2010

Marc Meyer and Jason Breed have done an amazing job over the last year plus bringing in some highly respected and social-media-knowledgeable folks like Chris Brogan , Amber Naslund , Beth Harte and Jason Falls. When combining social media with other interactive marketing practices, the results can magnify both.

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Social Media Marketing

MAY 8, 2013

Each week, I compose a newsletter that includes a series of links about current events and trends in the worlds of technology, social media, mobile, communications and marketing in order to keep our wider team up to date on changes, newsworthy items and content that might be useful in their jobs. These are those links.

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Small Business Mavericks

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

By the time you read this, Macy’s massive Thanksgiving ad campaign will be in full swing on Facebook. The plans, according to Internet Retailer , include targeting every woman in the United States who is over 21 with a video ad promoting their holiday magic & spirit. Where Is Facebook Going With This?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2013

This week: From ExactTarget , a free white paper called “ 3 Truths Every CMO Needs to Know About Social Media and the Customer Experience “ From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. The Social Activator.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The biggest retail dates of the year are just around the corner. Do you have your social media marketing ready? According to the National Retail Federation, the average shopper is planning to spend $1,047 this holiday season, which is a four percent increase from last year. . That’s right.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

It happens in all industries, but lately I’ve seen retail companies keep their “Consumer Insight&# group focused on traditional insight like mall traffic patterns and planograms. But those same companies need to leverage, not ignore, that insight available when fusing social media into the marketing mix they already have.

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Laurel Papworth

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Not perhaps a very important fact but it explains why I have a number of FNQ friends on Facebook. I have a lot of friends in Cairns”: which would be irrelevant except that, in social media terms, everybody knows everybody. Facebook Places : Use your mobile phone to “check in” and review the restaurant.

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