social commerce

Amazon Shopping Director on the Power of Friends With Influence
Amazon Shopping Director on the Power of Friends With Influence
October 31, 2023  |  Amazon

In the world of retail, recommendations from friends and inspiration from influencers are like power outlets for consumers, charging up their purchasing decisions.  Keeping with...

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Pinterest Says It Doesn’t Need to Track Users to Be Relevant  
Pinterest Says It Doesn’t Need to Track Users to Be Relevant  
October 30, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Pinterest’s CEO, Bill Ready, made it clear on Monday (Oct. 30) that the social media platform is prepared to embrace a cookieless future, emphasizing that...

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Meta Joins Ad-Free Subscription Space as Platforms Rethink Monetization
Meta Joins Ad-Free Subscription Space as Platforms Rethink Monetization
October 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Meta’s new ad-free subscription option in Europe comes amid evolving regulations that demand social media platforms find new ways to monetize their followings, as the...

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LTK’s Ulrich on How Payments and AI Turn Creators Into Shoppable Stores
LTK’s Ulrich on How Payments and AI Turn Creators Into Shoppable Stores
October 30, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Creators wield significant influence in commerce — when they recommend products, they inspire and shape their followers’ choices. But the journey from inspiration to purchase...

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Agora Launches Livestream Shopping Technology
Agora Launches Livestream Shopping Technology
October 26, 2023  |  Retail

Agora, a platform for real-time engagement application programming interfaces (APIs), has announced the wide availability of its technology to power livestream shopping experiences. The company’s...

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Amazon Debuts ‘Consult-a-Friend’ Mobile Shopping Feature
Amazon Debuts ‘Consult-a-Friend’ Mobile Shopping Feature
October 19, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon wants shoppers to get real-life feedback within the virtual world of its mobile ad. The retail giant on Thursday (Oct. 19) introduced Consult-a-Friend, a new...

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YouTube Unveils Features to Boost Creators’ Shopping Revenue
YouTube Unveils Features to Boost Creators’ Shopping Revenue
October 18, 2023  |  Social Commerce

In an effort to empower content creators and maximize revenue potential, YouTube has unveiled features that simplify the marketing and sale of products within videos. These...

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How Caviar Became Everyone’s Catch of the Day
How Caviar Became Everyone’s Catch of the Day
October 14, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Caviar is now mainstream. Once considered a luxury reserved for the elite, caviar exceeded $100 million in U.S. sales in 2022 and is expected to...

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Anthropologie’s QR-Powered Pinterest Unites Online and In-Store Shopping 
Anthropologie’s QR-Powered Pinterest Unites Online and In-Store Shopping 
October 13, 2023  |  Retail

For years, Pinterest has been a mecca of inspiration, a virtual canvas where consumers explore endless creative ideas, whether it’s fashion, interior design, or any...

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