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An Interview with Mike Hayes, a Digital Marketer at Ben & Jerry’s

Posted on August 31, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Ben & Jerry’s is a very popular and iconic ice cream company which now has stores around the globe. Mike Hayes is the assistant digital marketing manager who is in charge of Ben & Jerry’s U.S. digital marketing programs. Recently, Hayes was interviewed  … Continue reading →

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More Shoppers Are Visiting Retailers’ Web Sites

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

We know that showrooming is a problem for many retailers. But it’s pretty good news when shoppers look for information AND purchase at retailers’ Web sites. In an article today, eMarketer sums up a very interesting research finding from Compete: “Internet users … Continue reading →

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Slow Going for QR Codes in Russia

Posted on August 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to a story in eMarketer, smartphone use by Russians is increasing, but feature phones remain dominant: “Consumers are starting  to familiarize themselves with QR codes — but most still don’t know what 2-D mobile barcodes are, according to data … Continue reading →

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