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Declining returns push brands to diversify advertising channels

Inside Retail

Privacy and data regulations – such as Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Framework – have severely limited the data that brands and advertisers can collect on users of these channels. Over time, that’s seen the return on investment come down significantly. The margins are so small because the cost is so high, so it’s unsustainable.

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eBay Ads Holiday Report Reveals Keys to Advertising Success During an Elongated Season

Retail TouchPoints

There are a lot of theories about how inflation, supply chain constraints and other dynamics will impact consumer behaviors. But clearly deal hunting is top-of-mind for older consumers: while 55% of Gen Z consumers said they plan to spend more on holiday shopping and celebrations, a mere 39% of millennial shoppers intend to do the same.

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2021: The Year of Social Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

With the growth of buy online, pick up in-store and expedited shipping options, consumers experienced firsthand the ease of digital shopping versus going to the store to make a purchase. This, coupled with the rise of social commerce, has indicated major potential for retailers to adopt social advertising into their marketing mix.

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Why Google’s Recent Shopping Blitz is as Much About Advertising as Ecommerce Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Google’s efforts thus far have yielded mixed results, but even if the company never seriously challenges other marketplaces in terms of sales or name recognition, any ground Google can gain in ecommerce is likely to fuel its primary money-maker: advertising. As Amazon has emerged as the third-largest digital advertising platform in the U.S.

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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. . For the year to June 2021, consumer retail spending grew by 9.1 per cent year-on-year growth in retail consumer spending to March 2022 3. per-cent lift in return on investment. Yes, you read that right.

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Cardlytics Bolsters Digital Advertising Offering with $275M Acquisition of Dosh

Retail TouchPoints

Digital advertising platform Cardlytics has acquired cash-back offers platform Dosh for $275 million in cash and stock. Founded in 2016, Dosh is a transaction-based advertising platform that helps consumers earn cash back when they shop, dine or book hotels.

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Survey: 87% of Consumers Doubt Influencers Use Products They Promote

Retail TouchPoints

Desire Company CEO Eric Sheinkop discussed the survey results with Retail TouchPoints : Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What’s the significance of the fact that so many consumers doubt influencers even use the products they’re recommending? It’s mental exhaustion for consumers and also a lot of money wasted by marketers. of all U.S.

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