BizReport : September 15, 2014 Archive

September 15, 2014 Archive

Blogs & Content | September 15, 2014

Survey: Consumers want to share product details with friends

Here is one more reason brands should include user generated content - like reviews - on their websites or offer simple, social sharing tools for their customers: those customers want to share. According to new data out from Dailybreak Media, consumers are 'eager to share' their product experiences with their social networks. >>

Advertising | September 15, 2014

PageFair: Adblocking Goes Mainstream

A new report from adblock solutions provider PageFair reveals a significant increase in installed adblock software in the past year, claiming the practise has gone mainstream. >>

Social Marketing | September 15, 2014

Study: SMB's pushing the social media spend

Many small business owners are looking to the social space, specifically Facebook, to increase their profile locally. That's the word from researchers with BIA/Kelsey's Local Commerce Monitor 18 report, which finds SMBs are using social media more than any other media to promote their business and connect with consumers. >>

Ecommerce | September 15, 2014

Report: BOPIS hot for the holidays

One trends retailers want to be ready for in the upcoming holiday shopping season? BOPIS - Buy Online Pay In Store. According to one report BOPIS could have a huge factor for shoppers who want specific items but don't want to either face the crowds or go store-to-store looking for specific products. >>

Mobile Marketing | September 15, 2014

Apps are asking users for too much personal data and providing too little privacy information

Improvements are needed in the way mobile apps access and use users' personal data, according to a new survey by the Global Privacy Enforcement Network. >>

Social Marketing | September 15, 2014

Facebook statuses - now you see them, now you don't

The social network is testing a feature that Snapchat users will be familiar with - statuses that disappear after a certain amount of time. >>

Internet | September 15, 2014

Expert: SMBs banking on themselves

Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that small business lending was below pre-2008 levels. But one company is seeing something different from the SMB space - alternate lenders and small businesses investing in themselves. >>