Facebook influences buying decisions ‘7 times more than other social platforms combined’

Facebook influences buying decisions ‘7 times more than other social platforms combined’

Consumers’ interactions with brands on social media influence their buying decisions  —  67% of consumers have made a purchase after seeing an advertisement on social media. However, a new survey finds that not all platforms hold the same weight in people’s buying decisions. People turn to Facebook more than any other social media platform to […]

AO launches cheaper and simpler way to buy mobile phones

AO launches cheaper and simpler way to buy mobile phones

Mobile phone customers today got a new, cheaper choice with a simpler way to buy following the launch of www.ao-mobile.com, from AO – the online electronics store. Customers are increasingly shopping online for mobiles and AO Mobile is offering an extensive choice across the four UK mobile networks and all handset manufacturers with contract, SIM only […]

ASOS and Klarna expand global payments partnership into the US

ASOS and Klarna expand global payments partnership into the US

Always on trend global fashion destination, ASOS, and leading alternative payments provider, Klarna, take on the US. With the original UK partnership kicking off in 2016, ASOS and Klarna now extend their reach to the US market to offer flexible payment options to savvy shoppers. Global online fashion retailer, ASOS, sells over 850 brands as […]

The second quarter of 2019 has seen a massive increase in eCommerce ad spend, says Marin Software’s report

The second quarter of 2019 has seen a massive increase in eCommerce ad spend, says  Marin Software’s report

eCommerce advertising is continuing to grow, according to the Q2 2019 Digital Advertising Benchmark Report released by Marin Software, a digital marketing software provider. Marin found that there was a 40 per cent increase in ad spend when it came to eCommerce advertising, dominated by Amazon. Many retailers are also looking to Google Shopping to drive revenue, with shopping ads […]

Shopee taps into Singaporeans’ love for food with Chope initiative

Shopee taps into Singaporeans’ love for food with Chope initiative

Singapore-based eCommerce platform Shopee has joined forces with dining deals platform Chope to offer special deals to its users as part of its celebration of Singapore’s 54th birthday. Shopee will hold a National Day Sale from August 5-9, and adding around 100 dining deals to users, who can also choose more than 1,000 deals on the Chope […]

Salesforce pens deal with Alibaba to expand its presence in China

Salesforce pens deal with Alibaba to expand its presence in China

Salesforce has joined forces with Alibaba to reach customers in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The partnership sees Alibaba become the exclusive provider of Salesforce in the regions, while Salesforce becomes the exclusive enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) product suite sold by Alibaba. The products that Salesforce will bring to customers through the […]

Instagram and Amazon are true contenders to duopoly, according to Marin Software

Instagram and Amazon are true contenders to duopoly, according to Marin Software

Instagram and Amazon are proving to be serious challengers to the Google–Facebook duopoly, with digital marketers choosing to invest more-and-more in the platforms, according to research from Marin Software. Over 450 B2B and B2C digital marketing professionals were surveyed in the US and the UK and it was found that, though paid search (39 per cent […]

eBay buys Paytm Mall stake in latest bet on Indian eCommerce

eBay buys Paytm Mall stake in latest bet on Indian eCommerce

eBay has agreed to buy a 5.5% stake in eCommerce marketplace Paytm Mall in a renewed attempt by the San Jose, California-based company to grab a foothold in India’s fast-growing and intensely competitive online retail market. The companies did not disclose the value of the transaction in a joint statement on Wednesday. eBay and Paytm Mall also […]