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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. A new guard of social media apps is entering the marketplace giving retailers and brands a new opportunity to connect with potential consumers. Xcel Brands Inc. per cent per annum.”

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FTC Announces Orders to Address Deceptive Advertising on Social Media and Video Streaming Platforms

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The orders request information from 2019 through the present about the companies’ standards and policies related to paid commercial ads and the companies’ processes for screening and monitoring for compliance with those controls, including human review and use of algorithmic, machine learning or automated systems.

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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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“Fed up with being sold to”:  Why influencers are coming under scrutiny

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. It will include a review of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook, as well as live streaming service, Twitch.

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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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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

After news of the mass layoffs hit the media, eagle-eyed netizens noticed a number of new positions up for hire at the company were being advertised on job-seeking websites, which seemed insensitive. Social media darling no more. As a result, Glossier’s brand value has taken quite the hit.

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3 Reasons Why Advertising Has a Bad Reputation (And What to Do About It) 

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Why does advertising have a bad reputation? There are cultural, economic, and historical reasons that explain advertising’s current situation. The idea behind advertising is simple. Nonetheless, advertisers do know something about human nature. And there are cases of advertisers abusing the stage they’re given.