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Mobile Marketing

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. >>

Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Study: Google tops voice assist shopping list

While voice assistants are still a relatively new option for digital shoppers, most who use them aren't turning to Amazon, or their Alexa or Echo devices. Instead, according to new data out from RichRelevance, Google is the most turned to voice assistant. >>

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Report: App impressions up 84% for Q1

Mobile continues its steady pace, with some areas of mobile seeing significant growth over the past year. According to data just released by PubMatic, global app impressions increased more than 80% from Q1 2017 to Q1 2018. >>

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Top 4 tips to protect against ecomm fraud

As more consumers turn to ecommerce for impulse and planned purchases, fraudsters are finding more ways to defraud merchants and brands. Here are four tips to help protect against ecommerce fraud. >>

Friday, May 18, 2018

Amazon, Google key for shoppers 'just looking'

Not all online shoppers are looking for a specific product with a specific ship date. Some are 'just looking' and for these browsing customers, Amazon and Google are key to their engagement. That's the word from new Avionos data which found that one-third of shoppers who are browsing begin their digital shopping 'trip' in either Amazon or Google. >>

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Expert IDs lessons merchants can learn from Toys "R" Us closure

With the closure of Toys "R" Us, as well as the shuttering of many Sears and Macy's stores, many merchants are asking - how can I protect my business from this kind of happening? We asked a digital commerce expert how retailers can prepare now to better serve customers. >>

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Studies highlight importance of trust, store experience

Two new reports out in the ecommerce space, highlight the importance of retailers and merchants putting consumer trust higher on their list of priorities, and the importance of the shopping experience. >>

Monday, May 14, 2018

Report: Ecomm important for B2B brands

While many still consider business to business (B2B) buying to be the domain of traditional retail commerce, new data out from Avionos indicates that more and more B2B buys are made online. >>

Friday, May 11, 2018

How Yahoo!'s email updates will impact email marketers

Tis the season for email changes. Recently, Yahoo announced changes to their platform - one of the largest email platforms in the world - and we asked SendGrid's Len Shneyder how these changes might affect campaigns. >>

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Marketers: How to win at customer experience

Over the past three years, more emphasis has been placed on the customer experience on ecommerce sites, on social media sites, and even within the generalized advertising space. This is a problem for many brands, who may be proficient at providing a solid experience, for example, consumers in the United States. But this is a global economy, and a global experience game. Here's how brands can manage it. >>

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Report: As ecommerce grows, so does digital fraud

Last year, American shoppers spent just over $450 billion online, an increase of 16% YoY. But, along with that increase in shopping came an increase in ecommerce fraud that is hitting merchants in the wallet. In fact, according to some experts, ecommerce fraud could offset the increase in digital spending for merchants who aren't protected. >>