Monthly Archives: May 2013

Moms and Mobile Shopping

According to a 2013 survey by Alliance Data,  the majority of U.S. moms said that they used a smartphone or tablet at least once a week during the shopping process — for research and/or buying. More than one-third of the respondents … Continue reading

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Mobile Media and Comparison Shopping

We know that consumers do more comparison shopping than ever before — both online and in the store. To get an idea of how much comparison shopping through mobile media has grown, take a look at the following data and … Continue reading

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Prof. Joel Evans’ YouTube Channel

As part of my total immersion in social media, I recently decided to set up a Pinterest account and establish my own video channel at YouTube. There are 11 video clips I have done for Hofstra University to start. So, … Continue reading

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