Social Media plays such a huge part in brand growth, but unless you use it properly, it will not help you gain any extra exposure. There are many different factors that go into creating successful social media accounts, and one of the biggest ones is posting at just the right time in order to get […]
2022 Trends for Social Commerce
by Mark Hook Over the last 20 years, we have seen social media shift from simple, text-based updates to increasingly visual content, championed by app-based platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Now, new entrants such as TikTok and Pinterest are taking the trend even further. Social media now goes way beyond communicating with friends and family. […]
Survey Reveals Consumer Marketing Preferences
by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company A new study released by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD), a leading global provider of marketing and business communications, reveals that traditional marketing channels, including word of mouth, direct mail, and in-store signage, are largely untapped by marketers. The study, based on surveys of both marketing professionals and […]
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
Social media is constantly evolving with new ways to post videos and interact with your followers. These online connections especially changed during the COVID-19 pandemic so companies could continue to reach out to their customers and keep them interested in their brand. Retailers should continually be updating their social media tactics to keep viewers interested […]
How to Participate in Independent Retailer Month
Independent Retailer Month is coming up in July and small businesses could use the help now more than ever. It’s been a rough couple of months for everyone with the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide shutdowns, but as storefronts are starting to open their doors again, it’s a prime time to get your customers excited for […]
Fashion Brands Use Instagram Live to Engage and Sell
Social media websites are making it easier for brands to sell and promote themselves directly on the platforms. Especially now with store closures and social distancing in place, brands are getting creative with how they engage through social media, and one of the newest ways is through Instagram Live. Instagram already offers multiple different advertisement […]
Instagram Launches In-app Checkout
Online sellers, rejoice. Instagram has announced a new feature called “Checkout” that allows shoppers to buy directly from your posts without leaving the app. The feature is still in beta testing, but has big implications for the future of online shopping. Over the past few years, Instagram has added more and more consumer-focused features such […]
How to Sell on Instagram: Using the New Shopping Features
Instagram is a great visual marketing tool for showcasing products, lifestyle shots, and raising brand awareness. According to Mashable, “there are more than 25 million businesses that have Instagram profiles, and the photo-sharing app has become one of the most important platforms for smaller and direct-to-consumer brands.” Throughout 2018, Instagram implemented a lot of features […]
Snap Into the Minds of Gen Y and Gen Z Customers
It can be hard to understand both Generations Y and Z, especially because of how much they rely on social media to find new products and general information on what is going on in the world. Even though they may seem difficult to reach, it’s not as hard as you think. Sarah Weise, Partner, Global […]
A Retailer’s Guide to Instagram
Instagram has become a game-changer for many retail businesses. It provides a wealth of opportunities to creatively personalize shopping experiences for customers.
