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Are fake online reviews killing consumer confidence?

Consumer confidence in reviews is drastically lagging. Contributor Tamar Weinberg explains how brands can take advantage of user-generated content and a smart review process to regain that trust. Tamar Weinberg on October 21, 2016   Ninety percent of shoppers say reviews impact their purchasing decisions. They are as good as gold — when they’re real. … Continue reading Are fake online reviews killing consumer confidence?

Don’t Be Deceived: Fake Reviews Are A Real Marketing Problem

Columnist Sara Spivey believes marketers need to adopt new practices and guidelines to preserve shoppers’ trust in consumer-generated content. Sara Spivey on November 13, 2015 As an industry, we’re at a major crossroads. Ninety percent of consumers say their buying decisions are influenced by online reviews, yet seven out of 10 US and UK consumers … Continue reading Don’t Be Deceived: Fake Reviews Are A Real Marketing Problem

Businessweek Investigation Sheds Light On Giant Market For Fake Web Traffic

A first-hand look at the ecosystem swirling around bot traffic. Ginny Marvin on September 24, 2015 Just ahead of Advertising Week in New York, Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover story takes a first-hand look at the market for fake digital traffic across the Web. It’s a juicy story worth reading, with details about why the advertiser’s dream of being … Continue reading Businessweek Investigation Sheds Light On Giant Market For Fake Web Traffic