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).

The Most Ethical Retail Firms According to Ethisphere Institute

Posted on March 29, 2015 by bermanevansretail

There are various reports about the most ethical firms in the world. One of the most comprehensive such reports is compiled by the Ethisphere® Institute. According to its Web site: “The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and … Continue reading →

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A HubSpot Study: Social Media Posts and Interaction

Posted on March 28, 2015 by bermanevansretail

How well do industries do in their social media engagement? Is the frequency of posting related to the level of audience participation? HubSpot recently conducted a research study on this (“2015 Social Media Benchmarks Report”). The full 49-page report may … Continue reading →

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An Infographic Dictionary for Business Founders

Posted on March 20, 2015 by bermanevansretail

Often times, the lingo involved with startups is in a class by itself. So, what terminology is essential for business founders to know? As Pedro Sanchez de Lozada writes for Udemy, an online educational firm: “Silicon Valley not only has … Continue reading →

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