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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Report: Print, Programmatic ads down, Native up

Advertising, both print and digital, is undergoing another transformation. That's the word from MediaRadar's new Consumer Advertising Report. According to their data both print and programmatic ad spend has declined over the past year. The good news: native ad spending is on the up. >>

Friday, July 07, 2017

How to incorporate chatbots in branded social media

Utilizing chatbots on websites is no longer enough, according to one expert. Social media is where many need to begin pushing more chatbot options, but how can brands use chatbots within the social space? >>

Tuesday, July 04, 2017

Top 3 reasons to add chatbots to your social media

While most people consider chatbots key for customer support, many brands only have these options within their own websites. But, according to one expert, chatbots should also be used within brands' social media. Here's why. >>

Monday, June 26, 2017

Report identifies increase in news sharing via messaging apps

Today, the number of Americans that get news from social media continues to rise while in other countries growth in the use of social media for news has flattened out, or declined. >>

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Ad Roundup: Announcements key in on consumer buying, data

In today's advertising roundup, three new partnerships which should help brands better understand data, which should help them better target and convert shoppers. >>

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Top 3 tips to a better social strategy

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. Consumers are spending more and more time in social, but it can be difficult for businesses to engage in the social space. Here are three tips to help brands better connect. >>

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Ad Roundup: Announcements could simplify brand contact

In today's advertising roundup, a trio of announcements that could simplify how brands connect and engage with customers, in the online, mobile, and social spaces. >>

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Trends to watch in social

Live video, original images, user generated graphics. Knowing what to use as a brand in the social space can be difficult. Here are a few trends to watch. >>

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Survey: Look for more publishers to add video

With more consumers engaging with video - both on and off social media - more publishers are looking to cash in. That's the word from new Wochit data in which researchers found that three-quarters (75%) of publishers plan to increase the number of videos they produce. >>

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Expert: What Facebook's side-by-side video feature means

Facebook recently changed how video rolls on the social network with a side-by-side feature. While consumers have shown interest in the new feature, it may not be such a great option for businesses. Here's why. >>

Tuesday, June 06, 2017

Study: 60% watching branded video through social

While catching up with family and friends remains the go-to for many consumers' social media habits, consuming video is a fast-growing segment. In fact, new Animoto data shows that more than half (60%) of consumers are watching branded video via Facebook every day. >>

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

UK may join Germany imposing fines for social media moderation failings

Pressure is increasing on social media channels to address the issue of online extremism and other unacceptable content with the news that the UK government is floating the idea of issuing fines. >>

Friday, May 26, 2017

Report: Half of consumers say they get too much email

While email remains at the top of the heap where branded communications are concerned, there is a growing fatigue among recipients. According to new Campaigner data nearly half (49%) of consumers surveyed say they receive too many emails from businesses and merchants. >>

Monday, May 22, 2017

Ad Roundup: Solutions for social, video, and data launched

In today's advertising roundup, releases in the social and video spaces which should help brands better connect with consumers; and a data release that will measure brand interactions. >>

Monday, May 22, 2017

Expert: Why Facebook business pages are important for SMBs

New data out from Manta indicates that more than half of small businesses don't have a small business page on Facebook. Why are they holding back? And should these SMBs re-think the decision to stay off social media? One expert explains. >>