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Social media overtakes paid search as world’s largest advertising channel

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Social media is now the world’s largest channel for advertising investment, with Western platforms growing the fastest driven by Chinese brands targeting US and European audiences. WARC Media said that social media has overtaken paid search in advertising investment and is forecasted to reach $247.3

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ACCC probes consumer concerns, competition in the social-media market

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Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry. Interested stakeholders are advised to submit their views to the commission by September 9.

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Social media has rewritten the rules of advertising

Inside Retail

A decade or so ago, for most retailers, television advertising was the most effective way to meet the masses, whether it be to promote great deals or craft a specific brand image. billion will be spent by advertising on social media channels this year – 14.3 GWI data shows that social media users in Apac are 11.2

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ACCC continues clampdown on influencers over misleading advertising

Inside Retail

It found that 81 per cent of these influencers made posts that raised concerns for potentially misleading advertising. We found that many influencers were formatting their posts to hide their advertising disclosure or make it difficult for consumers to notice it. Up to 96 per cent of fashion influencers reviewed made such posts.

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New social media apps solve low conversion rates on performance marketing

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It’s no secret performance marketing on social media platforms isn’t what it used to be but it’s where consumers reside. A new guard of social media apps is entering the marketplace giving retailers and brands a new opportunity to connect with potential consumers. Xcel Brands Inc. per cent per annum.”

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Stop interrupting, start inspiring: 3 social commerce trends on the rise

Inside Retail

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. Successful social media marketing lies in creating a tight-knit community of loyal followers and savvy brands now realise that the secret sauce is in collaborating with great creators who can build authentic connections with people.

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How to include disability in your advertising – without getting cancelled

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The inclusion of disabled talent in advertising is no longer considered simply a socially responsible thing that can boost a brand’s feel-good factor periodically. Unfortunately it happens even though brands had nothing but the best of intentions by trying to include disability in their advertising. So I would like to help.