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What’s Your Social Commerce Strategy? 5 Steps Brands can Take Now to Meet their Holiday Sales Goals

Retail TouchPoints

A recent survey of more than 2,000 consumers revealed that over half won’t be able to buy as many gifts as last season, with more than one-quarter of the respondents claiming they plan to limit how much they spend. Step Three: Make your social posts shoppable. Shoppable social posts are the cornerstone of social commerce.

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New social media apps solve low conversion rates on performance marketing

Inside Retail

It’s no secret performance marketing on social media platforms isn’t what it used to be but it’s where consumers reside. Michelle Evans, global lead of retail and digital insights at Euromonitor International, said in a statement that “consumers are also seeking more power in their relationships with brands”.

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CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations

Retail TouchPoints

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. that’s why marketing teams are allocating more of their spend towards them. How to Take Consumer Engagement and LTV to New Levels.

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Influencers: A Secret Weapon for Tackling Supply Chain Challenges

Retail TouchPoints

The influencer marketing industry is poised to reach $16.2 billion by the end of 2022 , in large part because influencers can provide direct connections to consumers and allow brands to deliver messaging in an authentic and relevant way. Social media is where customers will go to brag, complain and advocate.

Consumer 360
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Short-Form Video and UGC are Reshaping the Realm of Influencer Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

If you spend any time at all on social media it’s hard to escape influencers, and there’s a good reason for that — they are incredibly compelling, both to consumers and advertisers. On the advertiser side, 48% of influencer marketing budgets were spent on Instagram in 2021. But don’t count YouTube out.

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Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

Retail TouchPoints

Retail media is the broader term used to describe the concept of retailers using their systems, infrastructure, data and access to their shoppers to help advertisers reach consumers. Examples of retail media networks include Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Target’s Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing and Best Buy’s Retail Media+.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

Organizing a retail event in a physical store can be a good way to pull consumers. 58% of consumers are interested in attending a retail event in the future ( SCORE ). The coronavirus pandemic fueled the growth of e commerce. But consumers love to visit retail establishments as they can touch, feel, or try out products.