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ACCC continues clampdown on influencers over misleading advertising

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has provided an update on its ongoing scrutiny of misleading influencer endorsements. The ACCC reviewed 118 influencers on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch after they were tipped off by consumers.

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ACCC probes consumer concerns, competition in the social-media market

Inside Retail

Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

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From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI

Inside Retail

Some of the world’s biggest advertisers, from food giant Nestle to consumer goods multinational Unilever, are experimenting with using generative AI software like ChatGPT and DALL-E to cut costs and increase productivity, executives say. “The savings can be 10 or 20 times,” Read said in an interview.

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What comes after performance marketing?

Inside Retail

Since the advent of paid ads on social media, performance marketing has reigned supreme, offering brands direct access to consumers and the ability to convert sales. Performance marketing will lead to sales but it is not a viable strategy for generating broader brand awareness. Enter brand marketing.

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Declining returns push brands to diversify advertising channels

Inside Retail

Privacy and data regulations – such as Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Framework – have severely limited the data that brands and advertisers can collect on users of these channels. As a result, brands won’t be able to spend the budget they want on customer experience, which is bad for consumers overall.”

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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. . Annalect’s latest Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) analysis 1 took a deep dive into the world of Aussie retail and it’s borne out a lot of the behaviour I describe above. What is Marketing Mix Modelling anyway?

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New social media apps solve low conversion rates on performance marketing

Inside Retail

It’s no secret performance marketing on social media platforms isn’t what it used to be but it’s where consumers reside. Michelle Evans, global lead of retail and digital insights at Euromonitor International, said in a statement that “consumers are also seeking more power in their relationships with brands”.