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Direct Sales Co Younique Launches Virtual Makeup App

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Direct sales company Younique, which has been pivotal in its approach to social media marketing, has launched an augmented reality (AR) makeup trying-on tool, according to a release. . while showcasing Younique’s premium brand of cosmetic accessories. while showcasing Younique’s premium brand of cosmetic accessories.

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Online Ad Biz Neared $50B In Early 2018

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“This landmark figure cements digital advertising — whether display, search or mobile video — as one of the most powerful mechanisms of all time for brands to build relationships with consumers. Year over year, social media revenue was up 37.5 percent CAGR from 2012 to 2018. Year over year, social media revenue was up 37.5

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The Sweet Side Of Building A Luxury eCommerce Brand

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Both O’Neill and Resnick admit to having a sweet tooth, but their affinity for candy wasn’t what drove them to found their firm in 2012. Interestingly, as the brand evolved, according to O’Neill, the real driver of what is offered on their site — and their few physical stores — are the flavors making the social media waves.

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Bank Marketers: Will New Gallup Poll on Social Media Change Your Strategy?

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A recent Wall Street Journal article states social media fail to live up to early marketing hype based on a newly released Gallup report. Bank marketers may want to look at this data to see if they need to update their social media strategy. adults and was conducted between December 12, 2012 and January 22, 2013.

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Pixlee Lets Retailers Market Using Real Customers’ Photos

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Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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Instagram, WhatsApp Rebrand By Adding Facebook’s Name

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A “From Facebook” tag will be added to Instagram and WhatsApp brands, and the Facebook name will be visible in all marketing. “We Jane Wong, an app researcher and tech blogger, first revealed the “From Facebook” branding in March. The social media giant bought Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion.

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Crypto Fundraising Has Been Banned On WeChat

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WeChat was forced to ban at least eight cryptocurrency media outfits for breaking Chinese law by publishing currency trading information and also for boosting initial coin offerings. In other crypto news, this time involving Facebook, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster wrote about the social media giant’s plans to reenter the crypto landscape.