Knowing what products consumers are looking for with social commerce is vital

Knowing what products consumers are looking for with social commerce is vital

Social commerce has grown rapidly and many businesses have been quick to set up their digital storefronts. However understanding what your target audience wants is important, especially when it comes to planning promotion strategies. Statistics from Sprout Social for the 4th quarter of 2021 show that 45% of consumers are likely to purchase apparel, nearly…

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When it comes to marketing with Instagram Stories, don't forget link stickers | DMX Marketing Experts

When it comes to marketing with Instagram Stories, don’t forget link stickers

Instagram Stories is a fantastic way for you to drive sales from your social media presence. From new product releases to exclusive discounts and sales for your audience, Stories allows you to put it right in front of your audience, quite literally at the top of their screen. What is important to remember is to…

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Ecommerce around the world expected to grow by over $10 trillion | DMX Marketing Experts

Ecommerce around the world expected to grow by over $10 trillion

Ecommerce has seen massive growth around the world in the last 2 years and new forecasts have predicted that in the next 4 years it will grow by US$10.87 trillion. The report, conducted by Report Linker, has forecast that from 2021 through to 2025 the global ecommerce market will grow by over $10 trillion. With…

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Over 75% of consumers follow brands on social media for customer support | DMX Marketing Experts

Over 75% of consumers follow brands on social media for customer support

As social media becomes an increasing space for brands to connect with customers, research from the Sprout Social Index shows that 76% of consumers follow brands on social media so that they can access customer support. Often dubbed ‘conversational commerce’, the statistics show that more and more consumers are looking to social media to engage…

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41% of Canadians have purchased products online via smartphones and voice assistants in the last year | DMX Marketing Experts

41% of Canadians have purchased products online via smartphones and voice assistants in the last year

As ecommerce continues to grow, both shopping online via smartphones and via smart home voice assistants have become more common place, with the ease of access and convenience of both winning appeal. The Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey by PWC found that 41% of Canadians had shopped online via a mobile phone or smartphone in…

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Google to bring out new 'shopping experiences', including YouTube livestream shopping | DMX Marketing Experts

Google to bring out new ‘shopping experiences’, including YouTube livestream shopping

Google has announced several new ecommerce options that will be tested in the next few months, including a beta program for shopping in YouTube livestreams. The new feature is designed to allow viewers to browse and shop products without interrupting the stream. This comes as YouTube has been looking into how make the most of…

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