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Apple fined $2bn for thwarting rival music streaming service downloads

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“And while we are pleased that this case delivers some justice, it does not solve Apple’s bad behaviour towards developers beyond music streaming in other markets around the world,” the company said in a statement. ” Spotify cheered the EU decision but said there were other issues in other areas.

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From “most downloaded” to underdog: Deal gives Wish a lifeline but no guarantees

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As Joe Yan, ContextLogic’s CEO, stated in a press release posted on Wish’s website, “Integrating the Wish platform into Qoo10 will create a true global cross-border e-commerce platform to support the massive market demand. It was reportedly the most downloaded US shopping app in 2017 and the most downloaded e-commerce app worldwide in 2018.

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Retention and loyalty – how to grow when the market is down

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Be sure to download the 2024 Australian Retail Outlook to discover more. Retailers have also been hit with rising input costs eroding margins, leaving many merchandise, marketing and commerce functions wondering how they are going to achieve more with less.

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ICYMI: Here are five strategies to leverage marketable moments in 2024

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Keeping track of all the seasonal events can be overwhelming, and missing just one or two key marketing moments may mean passing up an opportunity to inspire your customers to shop with your brand. These dates can inspire marketers to think outside the box and create opportunities they might not have considered. “You

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Boost Your Marketing Performance in 2024 with Top Customer Engagement Tools

Retail Focus

In 2024, the landscape of customer engagement tools plays a pivotal role in elevating marketing performance. These tools are indispensable for implementing marketing automation, delivering tailored communication, and making data-informed decisions to enhance your campaign’s return on investment (ROI).

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Aussies are lagging in affiliate marketing uptake – that’s about to change

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Affiliate marketing has become a multi-billion dollar industry globally – but in Australia, the concept remains shrouded in suspicion, largely misunderstood by consumers. Its share of the broader e-commerce market is just a fraction of that in China or the US. Around a quarter of affiliate marketers are working in the fashion sector.

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Shein, Temu in fierce fight over US market for $10 dresses

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If Temu loses, Temu could be forced to curtail what so far has been a key marketing strategy. Shein seeks to block Temu from using Shein’s name for marketing, and it wants damages from sales that Shein can show came through deceptive or infringing marketing. Temu has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit. “I