Your customers got smart. With the world right at their fingertips, how could they not be? They are experts in both real world shopping and they also dominate the virtual world. They are so connected, they know the very second Beyoncé’s newest album drops within minutes of release. Unfortunately, your customers hold the power. Providing … Continue reading
Oh the wonderful world of social media. It is one of the most affordable forms of marketing available. Social media marketing gives you increased exposure, especially to students who spend a good portion of their day checking social media. According to lyfemarketing.com, “people are spending 20-40% more on companies that are using social media.” And … Continue reading
It’s final exam time (if not already done), which also means it’s time to gear up for taking in a whole slew of barely used books. Who doesn’t love making money? The end-of-semester can be a college student’s favorite time of the year. This can also be a sore spot for many students expecting a … Continue reading
We’ve all been there and seen that: that one person not getting the discount they were expecting, the person that didn’t get exactly what they ordered on their extremely customized food order, the person that literally made the mistake on their own and is expecting someone to help them. (Raise your hand if you’ve felt … Continue reading
Although both Millennials and Generation Z are extremely tech savvy and digitally inclined, the way they consume content is different. Instead of lumping them into the same group, it’s important to know what resonates with each generation. Based on their age and preferences, they are two entirely different audiences. Millennials are defined as the generation … Continue reading
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It’s important to keep your content fresh to drive engagement with students. Sometimes it can be a struggle to create a constant stream of relevant content – we get it. That’s why we’ve compiled a lineup of topic ideas to get you through the month. Keep this list handy and use it as a tool … Continue reading
![Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/thinkstockphotos-537307070.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]")
As digital natives, Generation Z is more active on social media than any other generation before them. Gen Z actually enjoys shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, but their purchase decisions are greatly influenced by their online searches. To score the sale, make sure your marketing is prominent on the platforms they are already searching on. Tailor … Continue reading
With the overwhelming amount of content out there, it’s enough to make your head spin. Coupled with an overflowing inbox, it’s hard to know what posts to pay attention to. Luckily for you, we’ve been tracking our blog posts all year. We’ve figured out what the key topics are, so you don’t have to. Catch … Continue reading
Leveraging your current customer base is so important since it costs businesses 5-10x more to acquire new business than it does to sell to existing ones. Current customers also spend 67% more than new customers because you have already established trust with them. A 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25%-100% increase … Continue reading
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