Category Archives: Social Media and Retailing

Retail conversations are increasingly two-way interactions; many blogs have a great impact on given retailers’ performance (and blog messages are not typically controlled by the retailers).

What Do YOU Think Are Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads Ever?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by bermanevansretail

During the first 49 Super Bowls, there have been a lot of TV commercials presented, and billions of dollars spent on them. So, which of these commercials are considered the best and which the worst? Before reading the experts’ choices, … Continue reading →

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Many Retailers Lacking in Social Media Responsiveness

Posted on February 2, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Millions of retailers have a social media presence — and are active with their own postings. BUT, and this is a big but, many are not responsive enough to social media comments made by customers and non-customers. They are especially … Continue reading →

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Amazon Smile :-)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by bermanevansretail

This NOT a sale pitch. If you already shop at Amazon, there is now an easy way to give to charity. Amazon Smile is a rather new application that costs nothing to join or use when shopping. Through Amazon Smile, … Continue reading →

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