Why hasn’t shopping gone social?

Take Pinterest. The social network has become a catalogue of consumer desire, where its 100 million active users “pin” and share images of recipes, clothes, vacation ideas and so on.

M&A roundup – week ending 8/27/16

Two Instapaper employees are joining Pinterest, including CEO Brian Donohue, and they’ll be working on both Pinterest and Instapaper. The Instapaper … ScribbleLive, a content marketing platform, acquired Linkdex, an enterprise SEO platform. No …

The Death of Social Bookmarking in SEO?

And, the interface is easy-to-use. Pinboard Similar to del.icio.us, Pinboard gives you a way to organize, tag and sort through your social bookmarks.

Weekly Media Note #154 from Lance Hanish: Why Retailers & Brands Use Dynamic and Social Media Advertising in …

Finch suggests leveraging both dynamic and social media advertising in tandem to reach consumers at each stage of the marketing funnel allows advertisers to ultimately succeed and arrive at their key performance indicators. … Then there is Pinterest …

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Weekly Media Note #154 from Lance Hanish: Why Retailers & Brands Use Dynamic and Social Media Advertising in …

Finch suggests leveraging both dynamic and social media advertising in tandem to reach consumers at each stage of the marketing funnel allows advertisers to ultimately succeed and arrive at their key performance indicators. … Then there is Pinterest …

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What Millennial Job Candidates Want From Tech Startups

A “social media specialist” didn’t exist ten years ago, but it’s a role businesses of all sizes and all industries need to fill to keep up with marketing in the digital landscape. This particular position is perfect for a millennial employee because …

Weekly Media Note #154 from Lance Hanish: Why Retailers & Brands Use Dynamic and Social Media Advertising in …

Finch suggests leveraging both dynamic and social media advertising in tandem to reach consumers at each stage of the marketing funnel allows advertisers to ultimately succeed and arrive at their key performance indicators. … Then there is Pinterest …

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Employee Advocacy Programs: An Untapped Resource?

The top industries with EA programs in place include business and professional services (30 percent), advertising/marketing/public relations (15 percent), and technology (8 percent). Companies in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, legal …

Here’s how shoppable video will (finally) work

Already, we’ve seen how platforms like Pinterest have helped consumers move from browsing to purchase consideration by giving them a place to store product pages and other content containing goods they might like to buy.

Top Stories: Pinterest, Kickstarter Reveal New Features

… a marketing executive to found a startup, Intellifluence, a platform that helps brands partner with influencers. The reason: To give small businesses access to the same type of influencer marketing opportunities that were only available to large …

Weekly Media Note #154 from Lance Hanish: Why Retailers & Brands Use Dynamic and Social Media Advertising in …

Finch suggests leveraging both dynamic and social media advertising in tandem to reach consumers at each stage of the marketing funnel allows advertisers to ultimately succeed and arrive at their key performance indicators. … Then there is Pinterest …

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New firm offers social media support

MARION – One of the perks of operating a business out of your home is being able to go to work in your pajamas on occasion, or even stepping away to play pool.

The Best Pinterest Group Boards for Real Estate Agents

If you are a real estate agent who has a blog and are not using Pinterest as part of your social media marketing strategy then you are missing the boat!

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Here’s how shoppable video will (finally) work

Already, we’ve seen how platforms like Pinterest have helped consumers move from browsing to purchase consideration by giving them a place to store product pages and other content containing goods they might like to buy.

The Best Pinterest Group Boards for Real Estate Agents

If you are a real estate agent who has a blog and are not using Pinterest as part of your social media marketing strategy then you are missing the boat!

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Marketing Strategies Today: The best tools for creating viral content

Podbean: for this one you do not need any programming knowledge. It gives a fast way to create and share your podcasts on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and the Podbean platform. There are free and paid options so you should make the decision.

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What Does It Take to Be a Digital Marketer: Is It in You?

Digital marketing is gaining more popularity than ever as more and more of the market moves to, and relies upon, digital means, that means there’s never been a better time to become a digital marketer.

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The Drum’s Dogerati: Vote now to crown the top dog in marketing following National Dog Day

“Peter (aka Petey-Pie) is marketing mascot here at Dogs Trust, Rehomed from our Evesham centre, he has been a part of the Digital team for nearly two years.

The Drum’s Dogerati: Vote now to crown the top dog in marketing following National Dog Day

“Peter (aka Petey-Pie) is marketing mascot here at Dogs Trust, Rehomed from our Evesham centre, he has been a part of the Digital team for nearly two years.

Survey: Majority of Americans likely to hire lawyer active on social media

According to a new survey from Findlaw, 54 percent of consumers say they would likely hire an attorney who is active on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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SALES LEADS: Chobani, Honey Bunches of Oats, HERDEZ®…

Honey Bunches of Oats is launching a new Hispanic 360-degree marketing campaign to encourage fans to rethink the classic cereal.

PS Styling brings family flair to Dubuque’s fashion world

She used her time overseas to take classes in international business and marketing, as well as learn Spanish. The trip also allowed her to immerse herself in … “I think (the website) Pinterest has been big,” she said. “It’s opened up a lot of doors …

New Israeli Startup Meme Global Helpes Marketers Replicate Competitors’ Successful Campaigns

That’s exactly what Meme Global is doing. The company is announcing its public launch today and is completely altering the field of digital media marketing by introducing Business Intelligence analytics, and revealing its patented “Brief Buster …

This AI Startup Wants To Automate Your Tedious Document Searches

And the bonkers success of the iPhone had another, less obvious effect: It broadened Apple’s strategic and marketing focus, shifting it away from being so centered around music.

The Importance Of Pre-Tail In The Shopping Journey

Various often-quoted studies by Point-of-Purchase Advertising International and The Marketing Science Institute have said that between 60 and 70% of purchase decisions are made at retail.

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Marketing Strategies Today: The best tools for creating viral content

Podbean: for this one you do not need any programming knowledge. It gives a fast way to create and share your podcasts on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and the Podbean platform. There are free and paid options so you should make the decision.

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Williams-Sonoma’s e-commerce growth drives a digital marketing shift

Online sales account for most of Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s growth, and as a result, the home goods retailer says it is focusing more of its marketing efforts on digital channels. E-commerce sales increased 5.2% in the fiscal second quarter for Williams …

New Israeli Startup Meme Global Helpes Marketers Replicate Competitors’ Successful Campaigns

That’s exactly what Meme Global is doing. The company is announcing its public launch today and is completely altering the field of digital media marketing by introducing Business Intelligence analytics, and revealing its patented “Brief Buster …

The Drum’s Dogerati: Vote now to crown the top dog in marketing and celebrate National Dog Day

“Peter (aka Petey-Pie) is marketing mascot here at Dogs Trust, Rehomed from our Evesham centre, he has been a part of the Digital team for nearly two years.

Meat of the Matter: When ‘new’ is really, really old

And here’s FoodDive.com’s takeaway from that factoid the geniuses trolling Pinterest discovered: “Manufacturers can adopt similar language as the past when marketing the products they position as comfort foods, rather than focusing only on better-for …

Don’t Discount The Influence Of Moms

As many brands looking to reach moms today are either testing the waters of influencer marketing or analyzing the ROI of their influencer marketing campaigns, it’s important to address the question of influence that these bloggers bring to the table …

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Meat of the Matter: When ‘new’ is really, really old

Yes indeed, the marketing MBAs behind the article insist. And the evidence for this continual change (where have we heard that phrase before?

At Home Partners with HGTV on High Style, Low Budget Lists

“We pride ourselves in the fact that our customers never have to sacrifice style or budget when they visit At Home,” said Jennifer Warren, Chief Marketing Officer for At Home. “HGTV is just as dedicated as we are to helping everyone turn their house …

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5 Things I Didn’t Know a Year Ago That Are Essential to Starting Anything ‘Big’

But it quickly became clear that our customers needed a richer experience beyond just investor guidance; they responded to classes aimed at design thinking, sales and marketing, PR and media training and even organizational management. Don’t get me …

6 Surefire Way to Increase Blog Traffic

For example, visual content like images and infographics appeal well on Instagram and Pinterest while slideshows are better for the professional community.

The Best Pinterest Group Boards for Real Estate Agents

If you are a real estate agent who has a blog and are not using Pinterest as part of your social media marketing strategy then you are missing the boat!

“Don’t worry, be crappy” – marketing lessons from Guy Kawasaki to all entrepreneurs

Thus, he says, it is important to use these and other forums such as Pinterest and Instagram to help promote and market your product, brand and company effectively and to garner the response you are looking for.

6 Surefire Way to Increase Blog Traffic

For example, visual content like images and infographics appeal well on Instagram and Pinterest while slideshows are better for the professional community.

Luxury email unique opens, click-throughs down in Q2

“Part of the reason why we are seeing a decline in open and click-through rates is because of the sheer volume of emails being sent,” said Spencer Kollas, vice president of global deliverability for Experian Marketing Services. “As email volume …

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Keep Martin Luther King Jr.’s Name Out of Your Mouth

Most people thought the ad was an effective piece of marketing against Donald Trump’s brand of racial politics. After a week where his … I am sure billionaire George Soros and the group of rich White people (including Susie Buell, the founder of …

5 Things I Didn’t Know a Year Ago That Are Essential to Starting Anything ‘Big’

But it quickly became clear that our customers needed a richer experience beyond just investor guidance; they responded to classes aimed at design thinking, sales and marketing, PR and media training and even organizational management. Don’t get me …

5 Simple Steps For Promoting Your Business Blog On Social Media

It’s not all doom and gloom though, this is where social media can play a huge role in your blog marketing strategy. When you start devoting time to promoting your content through the number of social channels out there, you’re going to start seeing a …

SMB Market Budgets Up For Websites And Word-Of-Mouth

According to July 2016 research by RevLocal, nearly two in five small businesses in the US planned to increase their marketing budget over the next year, while just 5.4% had plans to cut marketing spending. Based on other research into effective …

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“Don’t worry, be crappy” – marketing lessons from Guy Kawasaki to all entrepreneurs

Thus, he says, it is important to use these and other forums such as Pinterest and Instagram to help promote and market your product, brand and company effectively and to garner the response you are looking for.

6 Ways You Can Use Inbound Marketing To Grow Your Business

Depending on your organization, you may find your contacts prefer to engage with your content most on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest or another social media platform. Encourage sharing by displaying social media buttons prominently on your …

What Is Influencer Marketing and How Can It Help My Business?

“Conversely, the organic tea manufacturer needs to be targeting Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook, considering the demographics in these networks are more in line with the target audience.

Business Kudos

Now she manages several accounts in WordPress and Joomla content management system formats and helps to manage social media (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+) and email newsletter design and setup for clients of E.

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Gear Up for the Holiday Marketing Rush Now

Facebook, for example, represents half of social referrals and 64 percent of social revenue, while Pinterest represents 16 percent of social revenue and gives users the power to buy right from the site when they integrate it with a commerce platform …

Search Engine Land Announces Eden Advertising As 2016 Landy Award Finalist, Recognizing Excellence In Search …

30, 2016 /CNW/ – Search Engine Land recently unveiled a shortlist of 89 nominees in 18 categories for the 2016 Landy Awards, compiled from leading digital agencies, in-house marketing teams, and individuals around the world. From the nearly 200 …

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4 Content Marketing Fundamentals You Could Revisit With Nifty Hacks

Like battles involve surveillance of the terrain and the other army (and you would crash and burn if you didn’t do this), you need to do the same with content marketing. …. Use multiple formats of content for promotions (visuals could go on Pinterest …

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