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Friday, February 10, 2017

Survey: Video key to purchasing

Social video is fast becoming a purchase indicator. That's a key takeaway from new BrightCove data - in which most consumers surveyed said watching video via social media impacted their purchasing decision. >>

Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Consumer confidence boost needed to improve omni-channel experience

In order for brands to reap the benefits of an omni-channel strategy they must prove to consumers that their communication channels are secure, according to recent research from Aspect Software. >>

Friday, February 03, 2017

Top 4 tips to reduce shipping costs

In December, UPS and FedEx increased shipping rates by 4 to 5 percent, and in January, the USPS implemented mailing and shipping rate increases, including a 4 percent average increase on domestic shipping. How can businesses quickly adapt to the changes? Here are four tips to ship effectively while saving money. >>

Thursday, February 02, 2017

Dark Social key playing field for targeting affluent rugby fans

The biggest annual rugby tournament is about to kick off and new research reveals that marketers who ignore Dark Social channels miss out in targeting highly affluent rugby fans. >>

Thursday, February 02, 2017

How to build a social video strategy

Video has been shown to be a big engagement factor for years, but there is a new tool on the horizon, and it could change how video works. Social video has only been in use for a couple of years, and while many consumers like it, one expert says there are three keys to better using social video. >>

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Expert: Why brands need to start social video

Social video is a new buzzword in the online space. Proponents say social video engages consumers where they spend the most time - the social space. But, is social video a good plan for marketers? >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Top 3 tips to improve location targeting

Inaccurate location, even when slight, can dramatically skew an entire dataset, especially when the context surrounding a location is concerned. Here are 3 tips to improve location targeting. >>

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Facebook to trial ads on Messenger home screen

Facebook plans to put ads in front of its 1 billion Messenger users, according to a recent announcement from the social media giant. >>

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Study: Mobile gaming makes people happier than socnets

Playing around with a game makes people happier than playing around in social media. That's the takeaway from new Tapjoy data, which found people not only are more relaxed when playing games, but that games also make them feel more focused and engaged. >>

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

L2 Report: 64% of brands now on Snapchat

A new report from L2 reveals that nearly two-thirds of brands are now on Snapchat while Facebook is suffering from ad fatigue. >>

Monday, January 09, 2017

Expert: How to make live video work for brands

Live video is making the world feel more interconnected than ever before, further enabling the trend of "stream-of-consciousness" content. Whether it's snapping a video saying "hello" to a friend, reporting breaking news from the scene or digitally updating audiences from a major event - live video is being used by more and more people to share moments instantaneously. How can brands cash in on this trend? One expert explains. >>

Thursday, January 05, 2017

Expert: Look beyond iOS, social

As we get into 2017, many brands are looking at social spaces as ways to engage consumers, and they're deciding which mobile developer has the best ROI for campaigns. Those are good things to research, but according to one expert brands need to look beyond them. >>

Monday, January 02, 2017

How to take social media to the next level

In many cases, YouTubers and social media influencers spend their time pushing other brands' merchandise. One brand in the digital space believes this is a mistake, and that these entrepreneurs should be pushing their own products - here's why. >>

Monday, January 02, 2017

Survey finds consumers want less social media

Social media seems to be everywhere with some content getting shared thousands of times. But, when it comes to what consumers wants, less social may be the answer. >>

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Expert: Video, social key to engagement

While social may be harder to navigate, and video more expensive to create these formats will be key for brand success in the New Year. So, according to one expert, will be augmented reality. >>