Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

ThredUp Picks Amazon Veteran Danielle Vermeer to Head Social Commerce
ThredUp Picks Amazon Veteran Danielle Vermeer to Head Social Commerce
November 12, 2024  |  News

Clothing reseller ThredUp has chosen Amazon’s ex-luxury resale head as its new social commerce director. Danielle Vermeer will take on the newly-created role of head...

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Shopify Boosts AI and Unified Commerce Tools for Merchants
Shopify Boosts AI and Unified Commerce Tools for Merchants
November 12, 2024  |  eCommerce

A major focus for Shopify has been ensuring its merchants are equipped to reach consumers wherever they are, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein noted Tuesday (Nov. 12)...

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Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
November 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Meta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. The social media giant is reducing the price of those subscriptions...

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The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
November 08, 2024  |  eCommerce

The integration of social media and eCommerce has led to the rise of social commerce, a model that allows consumers to make direct purchases within...

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FTC Charges Review Platform Sitejabber With Deceiving Consumers
FTC Charges Review Platform Sitejabber With Deceiving Consumers
November 06, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new enforcement action against Sitejabber, charging the review platform with deceiving consumers through misrepresentative reviews and ratings. Sitejabber,...

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Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. The retailer announced recently that it would be turning its physical and digital...

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Data-Driven Dining: How McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chili’s Are Tapping Data to Fill Consumer Needs
Data-Driven Dining: How McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chili’s Are Tapping Data to Fill Consumer Needs
November 04, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

In the current landscape of fast-food and casual dining, brands like McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Chili’s are adapting to changing consumer preferences with value, innovation and...

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X Doubles API Price and Adds Subscription Discounts
X Doubles API Price and Adds Subscription Discounts
October 30, 2024  |  Social Commerce

X is hiking its API pricing while introducing discounted annual subscription rates. The Elon Musk-owned social media platform has increased the cost of its basic API...

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Snap Seeks Deeper Customer Engagement via Simplified Version of Snapchat
Snap Seeks Deeper Customer Engagement via Simplified Version of Snapchat
October 29, 2024  |  Earnings

In a digital world where simplicity is king, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, introduced a simplified version of Snapchat, organized into three main experiences:...

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