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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Study: Cost could slow subscription economy

While subscription services continue to launch for everything from meal planning to beauty products, one new report indicates there could be a slow-down ahead. That slow-down, according to data from Fetch, will come because of the costs of subscription services. >>

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Forecast: In-store key for BTS shoppers

While many parents will be researching back to school (BTS) purchases online this summer the bulk of BTS purchases will be made in-store. That is a key takeaway from a new Deloitte forecast which suggests that shoppers will spend $28 billion on BTS goods this year. >>

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Survey: Google, Facebook most influential

Don't turn away from Google or Facebook ads. That is a key takeaway from new data out from Choozle. Researchers for their 2018 Digital Advertising Trend Survey found that about half of consumers continue to list Facebook and Google as the most influential platforms for them. >>

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

Study finds nearly half of app installs are reinstalls

While most marketers are focused on the number of app installs a new report indicates that more attention needs to be paid to app reinstalls. That's because nearly half of mobile apps being downloaded are actually reinstallation's of apps. >>

Monday, July 02, 2018

Study: Invest in store experience to sway customers

New data suggests that browsing in-store is now the leading way for consumers to find and try new products. This, despite the digital space where many brands are investing large portions of their advertising revenue to on influencer and other digital campaign options. >>

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Poll finds digital sales improving SMB revenue lines

New data out from Manta and Insureon underlines the importance of the digital space for small businesses. Among the findings is this: 43% of small businesses are seeing "significant" revenue growth because of online sales channels. >>

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Report: Bot attacks going mobile

There is a new threat in the digital space: mobile bot attacks. According to a new report out from Distil Networks nearly 6% of all mobile devices are being used in bad bot attacks. These bots can be used to steal consumer or business data, make fraudulent purchases, and commit DDoS attacks. >>

Monday, June 25, 2018

Expert: Brands missing mark in data, retargeted campaigns

Recently, the Wall Street Journal released findings of a new study which found, among other things, that consumers are feeling more spammed by brands than ever. This, according to one expert is partially because of the disconnect between brands, consumers, and data utilization. >>

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Report: 3rd party requests slowing site load times

It has been common knowledge for several years now that site load times are essential to on-boarding consumers, with many leaving websites which don't load within 2-4 seconds. New data, however, shows that site load times are slowing on many ecommerce sites. This could lead to consumers bouncing to competitors. >>

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Study: 40% using phones for video capture

How consumers are using their smartphones is always of interest to marketers, but how consumers aren't using them can be just as interesting. For example, one new study finds mobile video capture is quickly gaining traction on traditional video capture, but that consumers' main drawback is storage space. And, that consumers aren't regularly backing up mobile devices - or their content. >>

Monday, June 18, 2018

Study: Push notifications + Email = App Engagement

For mobile marketers, increased app engagement can be directly linked to a combination of push notifications and email messaging. That's the word from new data which shows this combination pushes app engagement 3X higher. >>

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Study: Future of Retail is choice

New data out this week indicates that shoppers are more inclined than ever to buy online, but it isn't just the convenience of e-shopping that appeals to many consumers. Choice also tops the list, and the ability to shop from anywhere at any time. >>

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Report: Smartphones driving email orders

Smartphones are key for purchases driven by email campaigns. That's the word from new Yes Lifecycle Marketing data which finds that smartphones are down driving about half of all email-driven orders. Smartphones are also responsible for nearly one-third (35%) of all email-driven revenue, making mobile compatibility more important than ever for merchants and marketers. >>

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Expert: What businesses need to understand about hashtags

When it comes to social media, consumers love hashtags. The problem, for brands, is that in many cases consumers are more apt to use a brand's hashtags than a brand's handle, making it harder for other consumers to find the actual brand. One expert explains how brands can better use their handles - and their hashtags. >>

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

Report: Merchants banking on LBS to convert

Merchants are keying in on finding that location based ads and services can better help convert shoppers. That, according to new data sponsored by Blis, in which researchers found nearly three quarters of merchants are using location based ad campaigns, with nearly two thirds using location based data in emails and push notifications. >>