social commerce

McDonald’s Isn’t Grimacing at Its Social Media Sales Boost
McDonald’s Isn’t Grimacing at Its Social Media Sales Boost
July 27, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

McDonald’s is leveraging social media to bring younger consumers into the fold, following on the success of its “Grimace’s Birthday” push with more digital events. The...

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Snap’s Global Expansion Shows Promise, but Revenue Tells Different Story
Snap’s Global Expansion Shows Promise, but Revenue Tells Different Story
July 26, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Quarter after quarter, retailers have been singing the same old song, citing macroeconomic challenges as the hook. While the hook remains the same, there’s a...

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X Offers Discounts and Incentives to Win Back Advertisers
X Offers Discounts and Incentives to Win Back Advertisers
July 25, 2023  |  Social Commerce

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly trying to gain back advertisers. The platform is now offering discounted prices and a...

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Twitter’s Iconic Blue Bird Logo Replaced With ‘X’
Twitter’s Iconic Blue Bird Logo Replaced With ‘X’
July 24, 2023  |  Social Commerce

On Monday (July 24), Twitter officially pulled the trigger on an ambitious rebranding effort spearheaded by its multibillionaire owner, Elon Musk. After months of speculation,...

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YouTube Presents Contextual Commerce Opportunity for Food Brands 
YouTube Presents Contextual Commerce Opportunity for Food Brands 
July 24, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Among consumers who make purchases from social media, PYMNTS research shows, food and beverage shoppers disproportionately turn to YouTube to find inspiration and products. By...

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HSN and QVC Go Back to Their Livestream Roots to Boost Market Share
HSN and QVC Go Back to Their Livestream Roots to Boost Market Share
July 24, 2023  |  Retail

When was the last time you scrolled past or even watched HSN or QVC? If you’ve ever watched even a few minutes of a stream,...

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Musk to ‘Bid Adieu’ to Twitter’s Longtime Bird Logo
Musk to ‘Bid Adieu’ to Twitter’s Longtime Bird Logo
July 23, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Twitter’s iconic bird logo could soon fly the coop. Owner Elon Musk said Sunday (July 23) that the social media platform would soon swap the blue...

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TikTok Shop Partners With Atome to Offer Installment Payments in Malaysia
TikTok Shop Partners With Atome to Offer Installment Payments in Malaysia
July 21, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok Shop has partnered with buy now, pay later (BNPL) service Atome to offer installment payments in Malaysia. “Today we announce our partnership with Atome, providing our customers...

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Bold Commerce CEO: Consumers Skip the Cart and Brands Close the Sale With ‘Shoppable Checkouts’
Bold Commerce CEO: Consumers Skip the Cart and Brands Close the Sale With ‘Shoppable Checkouts’
July 19, 2023  |  Checkout Conversion

Social media promised to give brands a new channel to transform browsers into buyers. But the promise has not met reality. Meta’s Instagram and Google’s...

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