Tag Archives: social media

Tweeting for a Job During the 2014 Holiday Shopping Season

Yes, in the fast-changing world of social media, retail job postings have now come to Twitter. So, this represents another opportunity for job seekers! When retailers ramp up for the peak holiday shopping season, they often need to hire seasonal … Continue reading

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Three Retail Social Media Success Stories

Many retailers’ social media campaigns do not live up to company expectations. We can learn a lot by studying the successful campaigns of other retailers. Sanderson, which delivers software for manufacturing and multichannel retail, has put together a slideshow illustrating … Continue reading

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A Multimedia Look at Couponing

Couponing is alive and well. The big difference today: Print coupons are not nearly as popular as they were in the past; but other forms of coupons have gained popularity. As Vouchercloud.com reports: “The concept of launching a coupon or promotional campaign … Continue reading

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