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I don’t claim to be an avid Reddit user, but I’m a big-time lurker when it comes to using it to pass time and browse content. There’s quite a lot of nuances to be learned on how to use the platform, but the biggest takeaway of Reddit is that it’s a community (made up of […]
Growing up, my brother and I would go grocery shopping with Mum. The best part of the trip was discovering ‘Shop A Dockets,’ which are printed coupons on the back of receipts. On the back of my Mum’s shopping receipt, there would be these advertisements. Sometimes we’d get lucky, and the ads offered a discount. […]
This holiday season will usher in new consumer behaviors and expectations It’s only the 8th of September, and already a laundry list of brand-new 2020 holiday insights has been released from the likes of Facebook, Numerator, Hopper, RetailMeNot, Salesforce, and Square. As we draw closer to the fourth quarter of 2020, we find ourselves in […]
Just in time for TikTok’s emergency sale, Instagram Reels is finally here, releasing in 50+ countries this week, including the US. Reels allows users to record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio, effects, and a variety of creative tools. Users can then share their Reels with followers directly in Instagram’s feed, and/or by posting […]
TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny over its data collection and sharing practices amid the US and Australia reportedly considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese social apps, which has enlightened a frenzy of commentary and debate on censorship, data privacy, and national security. The State of TikTok Concerns Growing anti-Chinese sentiment across industries has […]
Earlier this week, Google posted some big news on the Google Shopping Blog. To summarize, Google is introducing free product listings on the Google Shopping Tab and Shopping Property (shopping.google.com). Google’s President of Commerce, Bill Ready, highlighted the immediate benefits businesses might see as a result of this change for those facing economic uncertainty due […]
Male. Millennial. College-educated. Tech-savvy. Enjoys sci-fi novels, superhero movies, and esports. But you can call me Grant. I’m a serious gamer, meaning I play, watch, jostle in side chats, pre-order titles, actually read the game manual, download betas, curse ping above 20ms, attend gaming MeetUps, and compete in online tournaments. If you are like most […]
While visual search has risen to prominence via shopping over the last several years, Google recently developed additional visual search ad options that enhance the way that brands re-engage with existing customers and reach potential new ones. What is Visual Search? Visual search technology uses images to connect users with products and/or categories that are […]
In an effort to engage with the younger generation, Facebook introduced its own camera-first, direct messaging app called Threads in October of this year. The standalone app is designed to allow users to share photos, videos, messages, Stories, and more with a personally curated and controlled list of close friends. While similar functionality does exist […]
Yext’s keystone conference, Onward19, demonstrated just how big local search is with even more knowledge awesomeness shared than in years past. The keynotes alone were worth the price of admission just for their inspiration factor, including the likes of Jill Ellis, Magic Johnson, Seth Myers, Seth Godin, and I know I’m leaving off a few. […]