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Social Shopping Graphics

Twitter's Graphic Looks at the Ties Between of Social Media and Shopping

— November 28, 2013 — Social Media
Social media and shopping make quite a powerful pair, especially around this time of year. It’s just before Thanksgiving, which means some savvy web shoppers are already snapping up pre-Black Friday deals, waiting for Cyber Monday and then getting ready for the rest of the Christmas shopping season.

'Twitter’s Influence on Christmas Shopping' graphic maps out just how important the social media site has become to the season. Twitter users want to hear directly from the brands they follow and get product recommendations from trusted influencers. Twitter has become part of all parts of shopping, from first hearing about it, to posts about having bought an item to reviews after the fact.

This graphic comes from the official Twitter team dedicated to helping small UK and Irish businesses get the most out of Twitter.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Shopping - The growing ties between social media and shopping present opportunities for brands to tap into a wider customer base and leverage influencer marketing strategies.
2. Influencer Marketing - The rise of influencers on social media platforms like Twitter provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to reach consumers through trusted recommendations and increase their online sales.
3. Real-time Product Feedback - Social media platforms like Twitter enable brands to receive immediate feedback from customers, allowing them to make quick improvements to their products and enhance the shopping experience.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The integration of social media and shopping offers e-commerce businesses the potential to reach a broader audience and drive sales through targeted advertising and customer engagement.
2. Digital Marketing - The rise of influencer marketing on social media platforms creates opportunities for digital marketers to collaborate with influential individuals and promote products or services to a wider online community.
3. Customer Insights - Social media platforms like Twitter provide valuable customer insights that can help businesses understand consumer preferences and tailor their products or services accordingly, leading to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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