Tag Archives: social media

Global Social Media Ad Spending Is Booming

As reported by eMarketer: “Advertisers in the U.S. and Canada place a premium on social media and will ramp up paid spending on social networks 31.0% this year to pass $10 billion for the first time. Social network advertising in … Continue reading

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Online Customer Reviews Important for Local Retailers

As we have reported before (for example, 1, 2), customer reviews and comments made at social media sites can have a large impact on a company’s image and performance. Consider these recent observations from eMarketer: “Customer reviews have gotten more … Continue reading

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In 2015, Online Video Is Booming

As we’ve reported before, online video marketing has become BIG! (for example, see 1, 2). How big? take a look at this 2015 statistical infographic on the popularity of online videos by HighQ, a producer of software for the world’s … Continue reading

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