If you do not already have a vibrant social media plan for 2023, now is the time to get on it! Gen Z is active and available online for nearly 24 hours a day, much of which is spent on social media. According to Forbes, 97% of Gen Z say they use social media as their main way of shopping, 65% say they use social media for entertainment, and 61% of them say they are interested in video content. Unlike the polished output that Millennials expected, Gen Z enjoys authentic, organic content. Continue reading
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How to Elevate Your TikTok Marketing Strategy
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the market. In Q1 2020, they set the world record for most downloads in a single quarter for a social app, at 315 million installs (Digital Marketing Institute). Since then, they have grown to 2 billion installs and currently have over 800 million active users worldwide. This week on Retail Connection, we are sharing four ways to elevate your TikTok marketing strategy. Continue reading
5 Ways to Kick-Start Your Live Stream
Want to use live streaming for your business but don’t know where to start? This week on Retail Connection, we explore the world of live streaming and share five content ideas to kick-start your stream today. Continue reading
How to Perfect Your Influencer Marketing
This week on Retail Connection, we are exploring the benefits of influencer marketing. Learn more about how you can use #InfluencerMarketing to drive sales in your store.
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How to Connect with Gen Z on Social
As Gen Z starts coming to campus, stores have a whole new demographic to reach. Gen Z is the first fully digital generation and relies on social media for pretty much everything. This means stores need to amplify their social media efforts to make sure they are connecting with their customers. Gen Z is using … Continue reading
How to Market Your Business on a Budget
Marketing for your business doesn’t have to be an expensive venture. There are many ways you can market your business for a cost-effective price. Social media provides many ways for you to advertise your store for free and allows you to promote posts for a small fee. It is ok to repurpose old content with … Continue reading
2021 Trends Explained: 5 Social Media Marketing Trends
When utilized fully, social media can be a great way to increase brand awareness and drive sales. Consumers spend an average of 2.5 hours a day on social media to stay connected with family, friends, and their favorite brands. When they see a friend talking about a brand, consumers are very likely to check out … Continue reading