Primarily men and consumers ages 34 and younger have participated in livestream shopping. However, interest is picking up among those ages 35 to 54, according to our ecommerce survey. Influences on digital shopping include reviews, delivery times, and social media. Product reviews and discounts make or break social commerce purchases.
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| Jan 31, 2024
Brazil is Latin America’s largest retail ecommerce market by total sales volume and will be this year’s third-fastest-growing digital economy worldwide. Understanding the nuances of how and where Brazil’s diverse consumer base spends its money online is key for brands and retailers to thrive in this highly competitive ecommerce market.
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| May 10, 2024
Gen Z chooses TikTok over Instagram for livestreams. The No. 1 platform for livestreaming among Gen Zers is YouTube, though TikTok isn’t far behind. And what they livestream varies: gaming, videos from family and friends, and events or performances are the most popular. TikTok is ahead of Instagram. While YouTube is the livestreaming leader, TikTok trails closely behind.
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| Jan 8, 2024
Marketers will leverage livestreams as a cornerstone of their strategies to offer attractive discounts and promote products exclusively available during the broadcast period. Latin America will remain a Meta-first social commerce region, for now.
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| Jan 4, 2024
TikTok Shop will give livestreaming commerce a glimmer of hope. US consumers haven’t been sold on livestream shopping—yet. But TikTok’s latest US ecommerce initiative is a wide-open marketplace where brands, merchants, and creators vie to sell directly to viewers in the app.
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Source: US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics; Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED); The Verge
The retailer is looking to continue that momentum with moves like a resale platform set to launch in the US in October and new livestream shows. “They’re doing a really great job bringing new people into the fold,” she said. 8. Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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| Sep 27, 2024
The news: Former President Donald Trump rolled out the World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency venture, per a livestream on X (formerly Twitter). Trump has promoted the venture since August but gave no launch date or details in the livestream. The former president avoided answering questions about cryptocurrency. World Liberty Financial’s stated mission is to drive the “mass adoption of stablecoins.”
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| Sep 17, 2024
While it’s still early days, shoppable TV may leapfrog livestream commerce in popularity given that it’s an extension of viewers’ existing behaviors. Go further: Read our Shoppable Media Explainer 2024.
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| Sep 11, 2024
The company will begin hosting “Zara Streaming” live shopping shows for shoppers in the US, the UK, Canada, and select European markets “in the coming weeks,” CEO Óscar García Maceiras said. Zara will also launch its Pre-Owned platform in the US at the end of October, which will let American shoppers resell, donate, or repair their used garments.
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| Sep 11, 2024
Share key insights from our forecasts on ecommerce in China, covering mcommerce, social commerce, livestreaming, and the top companies. Highlight the evolution of Chinese ecommerce and opportunities for growth in this mature market. Help retailers prepare for disruption as a new wave of ecommerce players export the trends and innovations developed in China to the rest of the world.
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| Nov 28, 2023
As Latin America’s digital revolution marches on, advertisers and retailers must keep pace with how and where consumers are spending their time—and money—if they wish to maintain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
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| Mar 15, 2024
Not only is Amazon implementing numerous initiatives—including livestream commerce, a social shopping feature, and a TikTok-like content feed—with the aim of making shopping on its platform more fun, but it’s also planning to launch a budget marketplace to compete directly with the new wave of Chinese ecommerce platforms.
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| Aug 30, 2024
Along with shopping livestreams, which so far have fizzled in the US, TikTok Shop also includes shoppable video and a marketplace. Although creators have jumped in chasing affiliate fees, brands remain cautious as they wait to see whether TikTok can create a shopping culture while also resolving issues around fulfillment and knockoffs. Predictions.
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| Dec 13, 2023
Livestreaming is the only social media activity less influential for Gen Zers than for the total number of respondents as a source of discovery for new brands and products. Key takeaway: Social media holds a unique place in Gen Z’s path to purchase. It’s the only form of media as powerful as traditional shopping channels in influencing discovery.
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| Nov 20, 2023
I think it's had what, a handful, I think maybe like four, five, live events so far, and that not enough I don't think to solidify in everybody's mind Netflix will forever be a poor live-streaming experience.
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Source: YouGov; Integral Ad Science
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Source: YouGov; Integral Ad Science
Live streaming is increasing. In two years, I think social will be so intertwined you might not even realize until you get your credit card out that you're making a purchase on the social platform versus being on the Macy's website. It'll be more seamless and much more sophisticated. Marcus Johnson:. Yeah, interesting.
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Source: Bazaarvoice; Savanta
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Source: Ascend2; TopRank Marketing
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Source: TopRank Marketing; Ascend2
The retailer will offer collectibles sellers marketing support for on- and off-site activations, trade shows, and livestreams, said Barber. This includes Walmart’s own collector events, which it hosts three times a year, timed to coincide with other collector events like San Diego Comic Con.
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| Aug 28, 2024