Methodology: Data is from the April 2023 Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and Morning Consult report titled "OOH Impact: Retail & Influencer Marketing." 1,681 US adults ages 18-64 were surveyed online during March 3-5, 2023. The data was weighted to approximate a target sample of adults 18-64 based on gender, age, race, educational attainment and region.
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| May 3, 2023
Many brands found early success on TikTok with unboxing videos, using influencers to give users a window into what it’s like to buy luxury. Brands have since pivoted to using the platform to feature behind-the-scenes exclusives or even to livestream fashion shows. Discount retailers use TikTok to provide inspiration and help consumers stretch their dollars.
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| Apr 25, 2023
And there's also the importance of influencers. With creators on TikTok, they have much stronger engagement via video than say on a platform like Facebook where influencers don't really play a role. Jasmine Enberg:. Yeah, I was just going to say, I think Sky is spot on. Influencers are key here.
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| Aug 2, 2023
Taking a stance on politicized issues can be a slippery slope for brands, as evidenced by the backlash Bud Light received after partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. If brands do choose to speak out, messaging needs to be authentic and true to the brand’s voice, otherwise it could come off as inauthentic and pandering. Use this chart:.
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| Nov 6, 2023
Divided attention: For shopping and other popular activities such as search and engaging with influencers, no one social platform has a lock on Gen Z’s attention. Those ages 15 to 26 use many platforms. For shopping and learning about new products, TikTok and Instagram are the most popular with Gen Zers.
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| Oct 27, 2023
Ways to approach influencer marketing before the year ends. 5 charts that explain the new era for social media. Where does creator income come from? More Chart of the Day:. 9/28 - Amazon shoppers keep it Fresh. 9/27 - ChatGPT wins for SEO professionals. 9/26 - Everybody loves YouTube. 9/25 - Show me the app money. 9/22 - B2B digital ad spend growth lags.
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| Sep 29, 2023
More Chart of the Day:. 9/21 - Subscribe and save. 9/20 - Banking on traditional. 9/19 - Top platforms by influencer marketing spending. 9/18 - Temu vs. Amazon, Target, and Walmart. 9/15 - Creator creativity.
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| Sep 22, 2023
TikTok will beat Facebook in US influencer marketing spend this year, and we project it will oust YouTube in 2024, leaving only Instagram unbeaten. That’s a major shakeup for an app that made up just 2.3% of US influencer marketing spend in 2019. “It’s really amazing the way TikTok is driving trends,” said Williamson, noting the sheer abundance of content on the app.
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| Nov 29, 2022
Why: Despite it being an 111-year-old brand, “[Stanley] has encouraged consumers to collect their cups through TikTok influencers, expanded color ranges, and brand collaborations,” Feger said. What’s interesting:. Consumers rushed to buy its limited-edition tumbler, made in partnership with Starbucks, selling it out immediately.
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| Feb 2, 2024
Shoppable influencer platforms, like LTK, provide a more curated and less cluttered experience. Apps like Geneva and Discord give creators a platform to connect with their audiences in smaller, more intimate circles. Predictions. Ad revenue sharing won’t replace brand partnerships. Brand partnerships are the No. 1 way creators want to monetize, per 2022 data from NeoReach.
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| Dec 19, 2022
More Chart of the Day:. 9/25 - Show me the app money. 9/22 - B2B digital ad spend growth lags. 9/21 - Subscribe and save. 9/20 - Banking on traditional. 9/19 - Top platforms by influencer marketing spending. Methodology: Data is from the August 2023 Kagan survey titled "U.S. Q1 2023 Consumer Insights." Approximately 2,500 adult internet users ages 18+ were surveyed online during March 2023.
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| Sep 26, 2023
More Chart of the Day:. 9/20 - Banking on traditional. 9/19 - Top platforms by influencer marketing spending. 9/18 - Temu vs. Amazon, Target, and Walmart. 9/15 - Creator creativity. 9/14 - The fastest-growing industries by digital ad spending. Methodology: Data is from the July 2023 SurveyMonkey report titled "State of Retail Report." 2,000 US adults ages 18+ were surveyed online during May 2023.
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| Sep 20, 2023
More Chart of the Day:. 9/19 - Top platforms by influencer marketing spending. 9/18 - Temu vs. Amazon, Target, and Walmart. 9/15 - Creator creativity. 9/14 - The fastest-growing industries by digital ad spending. 9/13 - Calling on mcommerce. Note: Credit card and loan accounts are excluded.
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| Sep 19, 2023
Anheuser-Busch InBev saw a rapid decline in US demand after its Bud Light brand ran a social media campaign with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The brand’s sales have declined for six straight weeks since the controversy broke, per Nielsen IQ and Bump Williams Consulting. Walt Disney Co. is embroiled in a high-profile fight with Florida Gov.
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| May 24, 2023
Beyond its impressive storytelling capabilities, the technology could also be used to create diverse and representative “virtual” influencers, which are particularly appealing to Gen Z—the generation most likely to shop via social media. Voice commerce.
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| Feb 24, 2023
Amazon reportedly helped offset the cost of Google search advertising, influencer marketing, and TikTok advertising, by paying back 10% of brands’ costs if their out-of-network advertising drove significant traffic back to Amazon. Our take: Prime Day continues to grow as a powerful advertising force with each year.
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| Jul 18, 2023
Time spent on media and consumer spending are plateauing, making one company's gain another's loss. Diving into these market dynamics, we explore innovative strategies for advertisers and retailers to win consumers in the new digital era.
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| Nov 15, 2023
The survey aimed to gauge the shopping behavior of social media users across leading platforms and uncover their responses to shopping-related, sponsored, and creator/influencer content. Survey respondents were social media monthly users who either made online purchases via social media platforms or had been inspired by or discovered products on these platforms.
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| Apr 26, 2024
Beyond its impressive storytelling capabilities, the technology could also be used to create diverse and representative “virtual” influencers, which are particularly appealing to Gen Z—the generation most likely to shop via social media. Voice commerce.
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| Feb 23, 2023
By diversifying marketing channels, brands can reduce this risk and reach their target audience through multiple channels, including email, influencer, and SMS marketing. As long as there is an organizational willingness to experiment, brands have the power to overcome the industry’s concerns about imperfect data.
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| Apr 17, 2023
Users interacted with 2.7% of regular videos posted by the 120 influencers tracked by Captiv8 but just 1.4% of their Shop posts, according to a study conducted by Captiv8 for Fortune. The results of the study track with data from Sensor Tower that found TikTok’s user growth slowing around the time it began leaning into ecommerce. Why it matters: So far, TikTok Shop is proving to be a mixed bag.
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| Mar 1, 2024
But as shoppers increasingly home in on price, brands will have to lean into other qualities, such as sustainability initiatives or influencer marketing, to stay top-of-mind and prevent consumers from trading down.
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| Nov 3, 2023
Gen Zers frequently use influencer and user-generated content to discover products, but search ads will be another opportunity to reach them. Introduce a brand via authentic, helpful content. Ads featuring how-tos or tutorials can help consumers learn about new brands. On Pinterest, for example, most searches are unbranded.
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| Jun 27, 2023
These apps prioritize product discovery—through personalization and influencer marketing—over search. Temu’s name means “team up, price down.” That suggests a rollout of social commerce features similar to Pinduoduo’s in China: discounts or free products for shoppers who persuade friends to sign up for deals. US consumers will remain price sensitive.
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| May 24, 2023
Over time, product recommendations will be tailored to users’ interests and preferences, while viewers will also be able to like and view content from influencers and other consumers. Inspire is currently available to select US consumers, and will be rolled out across the US over the next few months.
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| Dec 12, 2022