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Tools Marketers Should Take Advantage of on Instagram

Tools Marketers Should Take Advantage of on Instagram

  July 18, 2019     Bianca Altomare

Since its launch back in 2010, Instagram has taken the icing on the cake in terms of engagement and growth, making it  seem like everyone and their cat are now on the platform. Instagram has continued to be the lead for sharing photos and videos with more than 500 million users active every day, giving […] ...Read More

Why does 80Eighty hold Giveaways?

Why does 80Eighty hold Giveaways?

  June 3, 2019     Bianca Altomare

80Eighty has developed their “Dream Car Giveaway”, initially running once each year to running now an astounding one program every 45 days. This almost famous program has the company thriving, the program has created engagement, email options and sales. 80Eighty now stands out from their competitors. One of the reasons these 80Eighty programs are doing […] ...Read More

Shop & Win Programs by RAVEN5

Shop & Win Programs by RAVEN5

  June 3, 2019     Bianca Altomare

A prime example of “Shop & Win” programs are the ongoing programs run by 80Eighty. For 80Eighty, it all began in a basement where it seems all good ideas begin. Three men, took a leap of faith, quit their jobs, gathered and invested their life savings and dedicated themselves to work, long hard work, following […] ...Read More

Photo Contest Judging Criteria

Photo Contest Judging Criteria

  July 19, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

Photo contests provide a different experience from the traditional enter-to-win contests, so let’s talk about photo contest judging criteria ...Read More

Rise of the Silver Shopper

Rise of the Silver Shopper

  July 13, 2018     Jesse Bickerton

Did you know that 76 million Americans were born between 1946 and 1964? That means that 50% of the US population is currently over 50. Silver shoppers are too big of a segment for marketers and advertisers to ignore! ...Read More

Digital Coupon Redemption Rates

Digital Coupon Redemption Rates

  January 8, 2018     Jaclyn Bickerton

Today, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t looking for a deal of some kind. According to Hawk Incentives Research, 97% of consumers look for deals when they shop and 92% are always looking. This stat alone gives us insight into why coupons are an essential tool in the marketer’s toolbox. With the […] ...Read More

How to Reach the Millennial Generation

How to Reach the Millennial Generation

  August 7, 2015     Jennifer Wales

Today, every business is competing for their product to have an advantageous advertising placement, where their product can be viewed and liked by well, hopefully everyone. This has led many marketing campaigns to placing their advertisements on Facebook. Thus as a marketer it is important that you utilize social media platforms in order to get your product heard and seen. With social media’s sharing tool, friends can share with the public or like-minded thinkers, which means visibility and awareness increases as those ads reach 26% more people. ...Read More

Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment

Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment

  June 19, 2015     Jennifer Wales

In the ever-growing age of the consumer, shopping online has become a one-stop shop for consumers. One major problem plaguing online stores and businesses is the act of shopping cart abandonment. This can be detrimental to business, especially for stores who are online only, they are losing approximately 4 trillion worth of merchandise that will be abandoned in online shopping carts and only 63% of this loss is recoverable. It is the job of businesses to ensure they have the most competitive prices to create high consumer demand; as such, companies need to utilize combating tactics to neutralize this issue. ...Read More

Couponing For Businesses

Couponing For Businesses

  April 13, 2015     Michael Bickerton

Wary about offering a discount? Worried about losing a customer? Consider coupons! Couponing For Businesses is a way to engage new consumers and retain current customers. ...Read More

Marketing Tips for Small Business

Marketing Tips for Small Business

  April 1, 2015     Michael Bickerton

Small business owner? Retailer? Looking for ways to increase your following, helping convert consumers to customers? Here are some marketing tips for small business. ...Read More

Retaining Your Customers

Retaining Your Customers

  March 31, 2015     Michael Bickerton

You’ve got the customer, now how do you keep them coming back? Here’s some tips about retaining your customers! ...Read More

Lets Get Talking

Lets Get Talking

  March 26, 2015     Michael Bickerton

Bick gives tips on converting consumers to clients, from small business to retail. Here's a conversion funnel refresher. ...Read More