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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. Interested stakeholders are advised to submit their views to the commission by September 9.

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ACCC continues clampdown on influencers over misleading advertising

Inside Retail

It found that 81 per cent of these influencers made posts that raised concerns for potentially misleading advertising. We found that many influencers were formatting their posts to hide their advertising disclosure or make it difficult for consumers to notice it. Up to 96 per cent of fashion influencers reviewed made such posts.

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CARU Releases Guidelines for Advertising to Children in the Metaverse

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BBB National Programs’ Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) has released new Guardrails for Child-Directed Advertising and Privacy in the Metaverse. All advertising should be easily recognizable as advertising. Understand when content becomes advertising (and what is not advertising).

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How to Use Social Media for Small Business: 6 Simple Tips

Snap Retail

Everyone is online, making the social media platforms one of the most profitable spaces to place your business, attract new clients, meet those selling goals, and evolve. Consistency is key for starting your small business on social media, and consistency needs a plan! Plan it Out. Use them wisely! Quality Content.

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Stop interrupting, start inspiring: 3 social commerce trends on the rise

Inside Retail

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. No longer deemed as an afterthought just for Gen Z, social commerce has evolved in leaps and bounds, engaging people from all backgrounds and demographics. Customers want to have meaningful conversations, not be advertised to.

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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

TikTok’s algorithm, for example, curates feeds based on user activity and preferences, not engagement rates. This means that users are more likely to see highly specialised content from smaller influencers and advertisers, creating niche communities that can have significant influence over consumer spending. With over 4.95

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Difference Between Paid Search & Paid Social Advertising 

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When it comes to getting noticed in the digital landscape, paid search and paid social Advertising have become go-to strategies. This detailed guide will explore the disparities between these two advertising methods, enabling you to make intelligent decisions for your marketing campaigns. What is Paid Social Advertising?