William Mills

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Social media is no longer the shiny new toy in the PR and marketing toy box. Today, financial providers and FinTech firms alike know they must integrate social media into their communications strategies. For many FinTech companies, social media serves primarily as a source for leads.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Retailers are optimistic about prospective sales and growth into 2017 by means of holiday deals, according to the American Express Holiday Growth Pulse survey — one of 1,502 small and middle-market businesses across various industries. And 81 percent of middle market retailers also believe sales will be stronger.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

In normal times consumers look for three things from a retailer: price, product and location. Although there’s no survey to prove it yet, a new factor has likely risen to No. With stores closed (for the most part) retailers need to find reliable ways to communicate with their customers. What do consumers want from retailers now?

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Bank Innovation

MAY 3, 2017

Facebook is the key to online traffic—but most small businesses run to the social media king to drive in-store traffic, too. More than 40% of SMBs will turn to Facebook for a boost in in-store traffic, according to a survey of 250 SMBs across the U.S., conducted by digital marketing technology company Netsertive.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2017

Although it’s no secret that social media platforms such as Snapchat , Facebook and Instagram have a strong affect on fashion trends, it may be surprising to see just how robust that impact actually is. How Does This Trend Shape Retail? Capturing Gen Z.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Instagram, the photo-sharing social media network operator owned by Facebook, has surpassed Snapchat as the most frequented social media platform among teenagers. for its annual survey, which is in its third year. The average age of the survey respondents is 16. Nike came in second place at 5 percent.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

But when it comes to the digital customer experience, retailers are playing catch-up. The issue is critical as retailers either move online or put more effort behind their eCommerce capabilities. But a new survey shows a new urgency. Before the pandemic, this process lacked urgency and was known as “digital transformation.”

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2016

Move over millennials , there’s a new kid in town that is about to become nearer and dearer to retailers’ hearts: Gen Z. Gen Zers are also cautious of shopping at retailers who have had past security breaches, according to the study, with 59 percent saying they would purposely avoid shopping at such retailers.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2017

A recent survey by American Express shows that, unsurprisingly, millennials have the biggest appetite for digital dining experiences, from ordering take-out through a mobile app to ordering and paying through a kiosk at their table to tweeting what they’re eating. For a full report, see the survey summary from American Express.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

To let shoppers discover and try out new products, payment companies are helping merchants launch augmented reality (AR) experiences within social media platforms. The firm chose a Kenyan brand, Huddah Cosmetics , as the first social commerce merchant on its Mula service to roll out the platform.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Findings from PYMNTS Retail Banking Services’ Paradigm Shift speak volumes about the shifts happening in customer preference, and how FIs can capitalize on new information formats. There’s a reason that bank apps and websites ask, “was this information helpful?”. Often as not the answer is “no.” Irrelevant, Ill-Suited Info.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Forty-two percent of respondents report using mobile apps as their main source for financial education, and 36 percent report using social media to learn about financial products. Rich media content such as on-demand video, meanwhile, is an appealing tool for accessing relevant, targeted information for nearly half of consumers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

No longer are retailers working with marketers to figure out a way to mass market products and services. With the advent of connected devices in the palm of almost every consumer’s hand, the retail ecosystem has certainly seen a shift. Through this omnichannel experience, retailers have more ways to connect with consumers.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Retailers should take initiative in communicating with shoppers — especially younger ones — by email rather than social media channels, a new report by Bluecore found. And, said half of those surveyed, smart devices are the conduits for reading those emails.

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Celent Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Celent recently surveyed about 100 North American banks and credit unions to understand the state of analytics adoption and the drivers behind its growth. The survey found that just 29% of responding financial institutions thought their organizations were highly data-driven. But are they? Lack of Leadership.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

We all know — and keep hearing almost ad nauseam — all about how the rise of online shopping is changing the very face of the retail industry and consumer habits. But what is that “changing face of retail” actually going to look like in a few years? How influential will mobile and social media be to their purchasing habits?

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

With so many retailers hustling to capture the digital shift, it’s easy to let the details suffer. The company announced yesterday (May 26) that it will partner with Widewail, an automotive reputation management and social media engagement solution. “At Lexus, we have always held guest experience as our top priority.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

Pinterest has rebranded its third-party partner program Marketing Partners into Pinterest Partners to facilitate a greater number of shopping experiences on its platform, according to a report by Retail Dive. The company has around 291 million active users, many of whom use the platform for shopping ideas when they go out to retail stores.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Amazon , in one case, had to close its Spark social shopping entry last year – but multiple market dynamics could drive growth for social shopping in 2020. Data: 2019: The year Amazon shuttered its Spark social shopping entry. All this, Today in Data. 9.2B: Approximate amount spent on eCommerce orders on Cyber Monday.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2017

Talking about retail and not mention Amazon these days is a difficult thing to do. The eCommerce company has grown significantly in the past few decades, and we’ve started to see the physical impacts of its innovative force on other retailers. And these are just the numbers Amazon itself chooses to put out into the retail sphere.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2016

According to BigCommerce’s 2016 State of Omnichannel Retail study , the price of a product is the most influential factor when shoppers are determining whether or not they should head to checkout. “Retail customers disagree. However, a new study suggests that this may all come down to a single factor in the end.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

According to the BDO Retail Compass Survey of CMOs, nearly 60 percent of marketers plan to leverage mobile in their marketing strategies this holiday season. Although less than 10 percent of marketers say they plan to focus on generic mobile coupons, retailers will be offering bargain hunters other ways to get a deal.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2017

As a retail segment, fashion and apparel design have always walked the line between a creative endeavor and meeting the demands of a global, consumer-facing industry. Brands distribute surveys to existing customers via email or a brand’s social media presence.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2017

Generation Z are the next up-and-coming group of shoppers who retailers are turning to for the future of retail. Get ready, retailers. The buying power of Gen Z comes out to $44 billion, according to an IBM and National Retail Federation study. They appreciate the hands-on experience of shopping in a store.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2020

Those were quantified yesterday in a new Internet Advertising Bureau survey that shows a steep decline expected in ad spending across digital media. The IAB surveyed more than 200 U.S. media properties programmatic providers and media platforms. By nature of its membership, TV was not heavily represented.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Working professionals across the United States have done away with the traditional nine-to-five, in-office grind in favor of remote, work-from-home arrangements, with fewer chances to browse through their social media feeds as they would on the train or listen to the occasional podcast or music during their morning and evening drives.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2017

But a jockeying for position among retailers for shelf space – the kind that attracts browsing and buying – and space in the consumer’s mind and mobile device, through awareness and apps. The data was gathered by surveying more than 2,000 customers, gaining insight as to who shops where, why, when and how. Space Race. percent. “You

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

More than 165 million Americans shopped online or in stores during the period from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday , surpassing the 164 million estimate the National Retail Federation (NRF) provided before the shopping event. This year’s research clearly shows that the investments made by retailers are paying off in a big way.

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Accenture

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Based on this survey of over 2,000 consumers, it’s clear that online retailers, tech firms and social-media players face an uphill battle to convince consumers to allow them access to their financial data. Trust in online platforms and social-media companies as providers of payments services is low.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

You’re blowing up on social media for all the wrong reasons. And to top it off, you have a major product extension on the books with millions in media behind it. What we don’t know is whether or not the retailers that will sell this — or any product for that matter — will be hit domestically by fear of being in public places.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

But the challenge for retailers now is deciding what to do next, Amazon Pay Chief Marketing Officer Kelly Wenzel told Karen Webster in a recent conversation. Wenzel told Webster that what retailers need to think about is those things that actually aren’t going to change in an environment where it feels like everything is changing.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

And that, according to new data released by the National Retail Federation , is precisely the point, as Halloween is a less “traditional” holiday than most and therefore more open to different interpretations for how to celebrate it. The NRF also believes that social media is largely fueling the costume trend, as 28.4

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2018

Some are making purchases directly from apps that allow them to search through products offered by a wide range of retailers. Others are finding new products on Facebook and Instagram, completing a purchase and paying through the social media platform of choice.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

While it is the only option for many retailers, eCommerce is running into its own limitations under the pressure of the COVID-19 crisis. The most concerning news about those limitations comes as retailers get a handle on how and why eCommerce orders have spiked since stores started closing at the end of February.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

billion, according to surveys commissioned by the company. In addition to supporting brick-and-mortar businesses, 41 percent of consumers surveyed said they shopped small businesses online. Small business owners surveyed said they count on an average of 29 percent of annual sales to happen during the holiday season.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2017

According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, 79 percent of U.S. To meet that goal, the shopping software company is focusing on improving the customer shopping experience through embeddable buy buttons and social media tools. Social media is a huge driver of traffic for a lot of our merchants,” Patricio said.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2016

And those folks will be spending an awful lot of money to do so, according to data also from the Knot in their annual Real Wedding Survey. Weddings are spendy — and getting spendier in almost every measurable category, according to The Knot survey of 18,000 couples getting married this year. But will consumers be drawn to it?

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