Search & Social Advertising Tactics [CHART]

Chart: Search & Social Advertising Tactics

Increasing conversions ranks as one of the top priorities for an integrated search and social advertising strategy. Unfortunately it’s also considered to be the most challenging aspect of search and social advertising success, more so even than attribution of revenue to these channels.

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Cross-Device Shopping Journey Changes [CHART]

Chart: Cross-Device Shopping Journey Changes

US retailers are prioritizing Google Shopping ads over text ads, according to the 2018 Google Shopping Benchmarks Report from Sidecar. Based on an analysis of more than 300 US retailers’ activity in 2017, the report notes that ad spending across Google’s search network grew by 20%, with much greater increases for Google Shopping ads (34%) than for text ads (2%).

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US Proximity Payment Users By Platform [CHART]

Chart: US Proximity Payment Users By Platform

Starbucks will remain the most popular proximity mobile payment app, staying ahead of Apple Pay and other competitors. This year, 23.4 million people ages 14 and over will use the Starbucks app to make a point-of-sale purchase at least once every six months.

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Digital Transformation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Infographic: Digital Transformation

This infographic illustrates the building blocks of digital transformation, including breaking down silos, establishing strategy, optimization efforts, implementing reporting and attribution, and executing tactics. 

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Grocery Store Omnichannel Services [TABLE]

Chart: Grocery Store Omnichannel Services

Keeping up with technology isn’t the most pressing concern among grocers (that would be labor issues or competitive threats), but it’s definitely on their minds. In fact, it was the third most cited concern in the annual Progressive Grocer survey, up from ninth place last year.

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Mobile vs. Desktop Audiences [CHART]

Chart: Mobile vs Desktop Audiences

Website visits are plateauing in the US – and the battle for visitors is increasingly being fought on smartphones. But despite mobile devices capturing the majority of digital minutes, the US still features more desktop than mobile unique visitors.

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