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How SMB Retailers Can Better Utilize Twitter

Twitter keeps growing in popularity as a social media platform. According to its Web site, Twitter has “284 million monthly active users. 500 million Tweets are sent per day. 80% of Twitter active users are on mobile. 77% of accounts are outside the U.S. Twitter … Continue reading

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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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Dunkin’ Donuts: Social Media Support for Franchisees

Dunkin’ Donuts is a big believer in social media. Take a look at its Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube pages. The corporate office at Dunkin’ Donuts does a lot of the heavy lifting for social media, so franchisees do not have … Continue reading

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