Mobile Marketing

Study finds over half of consumers use retail mobile apps when shopping in-store

01/08/201901/08/2019 Jennifer Goula

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Consumers are using their mobile devices to enhance their in-store shopping experiences. A new study from Yes Marketing has found that 57% of consumers surveyed used retail mobile apps while shopping in-store. Consumers used the retailer’s app to locate items that were on sale, to redeem coupons, etc. The results of the study suggest that retailers need to focus on delivering a multichannel experience to consumers. According to Yes Marketing, the discovery made in its “Surviving the Retail Apocalypse” report indicates that the industry has reached a tipping point in…

Revolutionary QR code marketing platform introduced by Solyo

01/02/201901/01/2019 L. Green

Solyo enables any size brand to engage in richer conversation with their customers. California-based company, Solyo.io, is providing businesses with the power to engage their consumers more effectively with a unique QR code marketing platform equipped with geolocation technology. Customers can enjoy a tailored experience in store or at home. Solyo’s QR code marketing platform allows for brands to create an at-home or in-store experience tailored for each moment of need, according to a Solyo press release. A Solyo-powered QR code placed on a product presents different information to consumers,…

7 Ways to Gain Popularity on TikTok

11/29/2018 QR Code Press

How become popular on TikTok? How find the right strategy to hit the Top? Where you can find answers about the most popular app at AppStore and GooglePlay? Check this 7 steps to gain popularity in TikTok charts 1. First Impression People often make up their mind based on the first impression, therefore it is important to create an appealing yet simple profile that will attract new viewers. Be sure that your profile reflects the type of content you create. It will help viewers understand what you are and the…

CAC deletes nearly 10,000 Chinese social media accounts

11/14/201811/14/2018 L. Green

Chinese Social Media Accounts - Teen Selfie - Mobile Phone

Thousands of social media accounts have been eliminated by the nation’s top cyber authority. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has erased almost 10,000 Chinese social media accounts that it found to be in violation of the law. The account holders were accused of posting online content that the CAC deemed to be vulgar, sensational or politically harmful. Accounts were eradicated for a variety of violations. More specifically, thousands of Chinese social media accounts were erased for violations such as, “spreading politically harmful information, maliciously falsifying (Chinese Communist) party history,…

New Pinterest mobile shopping features improve user purchasing capabilities

10/19/201810/18/2018 Stephanie Beck

Pinterest users can now enjoy a more “shoppable” experience on the social network. Although Pinterest mobile shopping isn’t a new feature on the popular social network and visual search engine, the company has rolled out new features that will reportedly make it easier for users to buy products on the platform. The company has improved its product pins to enhance mobile commerce. To make its mobile app and website more “shoppable” for its estimated 250 million monthly active users, Pinterest has rebuilt the infrastructure behind its product pins, according to…

Study finds most Americans can’t distinguish between social media bots and real humans

10/16/201810/15/2018 Jennifer Goula

Social Media Bot - Social Medai Platforms

Pew Research Center finds the majority of Americans believe these bots are used maliciously. A new study from the nonpartisan American fact tank has revealed that most Americans are not familiar with social media bots. Of the 4,500 adult Americans surveyed by Pew, while two thirds had at least heard of these bots, 34% said they were not aware of their existence. That being said, of those who had heard of the bots, 80% believe the accounts are used for nefarious purposes. The study gives insight into what the average…

Both Instagram founders have suddenly resigned without leaving an explanation

09/26/201809/25/2018 Julie Campbell

Instagram Founders - Instagram sign on hand - resign

The social network’s CEO Kevin Systrom, and CTO Mike Krieger are both leaving in a few weeks. The two Instagram founders currently heading the company have both announced their resignations. CEO Kevin Systrom and CTO Mike Krieger resigned suddenly and didn’t give any explanation as to why they plan to exit the social media company within upcoming weeks. A statement was left saying that both the chief executive officer and chief technology officer are leaving. Systrom released a statement earlier this week saying that both he and Krieger didn’t intend…

A third of UK Instagram Shoppers purchase products promoted by influencers

09/20/201809/19/2018 L. Green

New research reveals that UK users of the social media app are swayed by Instagram influencers. It’s no secret that Instagram shoppers are influenced by social media marketing. However, new research from influencer marketing platform, Takumi, has revealed that about a third of UK Instagram users are more likely to buy a product if it was promoted by an influencer on the social media platform. The survey found that 18 – 35-year olds were especially likely to make purchase decisions influenced by Instagram. The Takumi research was carried out by…

Physicians Formula allows consumers to sample products via AR makeup ads

09/14/201809/13/2018 Sam Lambert

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The popular cosmetic brand lets viewers virtually sample makeup products. Augmented reality (AR) ads are nothing new and now California-based cosmetic company Physicians Formula is following the trend with its AR makeup ads. The ads work with either a web or mobile camera. Physicians Formula partnered with FaceCake Marketing Technologies on banner ads using augmented reality. The ads, which appear on websites like The Huffington Post and SheKnows, reported Mobile Marketer, work with a web camera or a mobile camera. It is also possible to upload a saved photo. Either…

Instagram mobile shopping app is reportedly in the works

09/06/201809/05/2018 John Montgallo

The social media network is developing a standalone mobile app for online shopping. An Instagram mobile shopping app may be developed in the future as the Facebook-owned social media network’s potential for e-commerce grows. The new app may be called IG Shopping. The possible standalone Instagram mobile shopping application would reportedly allow users to look through goods from online merchants and purchase them directly in the app, according to The Verge. Although the new app does not yet have a name, it may be called IG Shopping, which would be…

Confirmed: New Twitter unfollow suggestions feature undergoing testing

09/03/201809/02/2018 Julie Campbell

The micro blogging social media platform is piloting the opposite of its “Who to Follow” suggestions. A new Twitter unfollow feature is currently being tested as an opposite suggestion to the “Who to Follow” tool. The company has confirmed an original report made by Slate indicating that the micro blogging social media platform was trialing this option. Though Twitter has confirmed that the test is in process, it did not expand on the details. The “Who to Follow” suggestions have been around for years. They make suggestions for users regarding…

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Study finds over half of consumers use retail mobile apps when shopping in-store

Revolutionary QR code marketing platform introduced by Solyo

Physicians Formula allows consumers to sample products via AR makeup ads

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