Tag Archives: multichannel

Social Media Use by Race/Ethnicity

With the growth in social media use by consumers, it is especially important to know who is using social media. One interesting new study by eMarketer highlights the U.S. use of social media by race/ethnicity: “Hispanics are highly social online. … Continue reading →

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A Showrooming Infographic

Here’s an interesting infographic on retail showrooming. Showrooming in the Retail Environment infographic by bumblecoon.  

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Online Shopping in Developing Countries

Online shopping is growing everywhere around the world, including developing markets. Recently Jana, a research firm specializing in mobile media, conducted a survey of online shopping by mobile phone users in five developing countries: India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, and  South Africa. … Continue reading →

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