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Lesson from APAC: Social Commerce is Not One-Size-Fits-All

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and European retailers have observed – and, often, participated in – the social-commerce explosion happening in China and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) while wondering if, when, and to what extent the same thing would happen at home. For the last half decade, U.S. The “if” and “when” are now clear.

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RICE 2022: Social Commerce Success Hinges on Consistency and Friction-Free Shopping

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Social commerce has quickly grown from a revolutionary idea to a mainstream concept, and the channel is expected to continue expanding to reach $1.2 The foundational lesson is that, while social commerce can be an outgrowth of a retailer’s traditional social media interactions, it’s both more time-sensitive and more time-consuming.

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The Social Commerce Lowdown: the Latest from Pinterest, Meta, Twitter and YouTube (and Why it Matters)

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The ever-evolving roster of social commerce capabilities on the world’s top platforms can be dizzying, with vast disparities between what is possible from one app to another and each platform fighting to keep up — both with consumers’ expectations and each other. Meta Showcases Social Commerce Successes.

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TikTok Goes ‘All in’ on Social Commerce with Robust Suite of New Shopping Features

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Nicolau said this ad type will be an effective tool to drive traffic to a brand’s website, feature seasonal deals, share limited-time offers, showcase top items or promote recent product launches. Dynamic Showcase Ads (DSA). Brands can integrate their product catalogs with the help of TikTok partners Productsup or Feedonomics.

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How Marketers Can Use the Holidays to Set a Foundation for Long-Term Loyalty

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Mikayla Hopkins: Brands should prioritize strategies that maximize engagement in this limited time frame, focusing on creating buzz and anticipation without overwhelming consumers with early promotions. RTP: Optimizing pricing and promotions requires alignment between marketing, merchandising and other key functions.

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How Brands Can Navigate the Social Platform Ecommerce Boom

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Brands quickly realized their sites and user experiences needed upgrades to address friction within the customer journey. Creating a Seamless User Experience. Reducing user flow and overall friction has been key in acquiring new customers and maintaining positive engagement for social commerce brands.

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Why Brands Need to Get (More) Serious About Battling Counterfeit Products

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RTP: Weve heard a lot recently about dupe culture, particularly when the dupes are being promoted by influencers on social media. That kind of communication, and engaging influencers to promote the genuine products, should be part of the strategic decisions you make about where to focus your anti-counterfeiting efforts.

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