Tag Archives: Social

What to expect from social commerce during the upcoming holiday shopping season

TikTok Shop showed social is now the storefront and creators are converting. Are you ready to close the sale? MarTechBot on August 25, 2025       In MarTech’s “MarTechBot explains it all” feature, we pose a question about marketing to our very own MarTechBot, which is trained on the MarTech website archives and has access to the … Continue reading What to expect from social commerce during the upcoming holiday shopping season

Klaviyo acquires Gatsby to improve social commerce insight

Social drives discovery, but data often gets lost. Klaviyo broke out the checkbook to help fill that gap. Mike Pastore on August 19, 2025       Today, Klaviyo announced the acquisition of Gatsby, a social commerce platform that helps brands convert social media engagement into owned customer relationships. Consumers are increasingly starting their shopping journeys on … Continue reading Klaviyo acquires Gatsby to improve social commerce insight

Colombian gangs are using social media to recruit children, the U.N. warns

June 30, 2025 Colombian gangs are using social media to recruit children, the U.N. warns BY Eve Upton-Clark Colombian gangs are using social media to reach and recruit children, the United Nations has warned. Gangs and rebel groups are enticing children to enlist by posting videos on platforms like TikTok and Facebook that showcase the “perks” … Continue reading Colombian gangs are using social media to recruit children, the U.N. warns

Publicis Groupe buys Captiv8 to grow influencer and social commerce capabilities

Captiv8 will join the previously acquired Influential in the Publicis Groupe portfolio. Mike Pastore on May 21, 2025       Publicis Groupe announced Wednesday it acquired Captiv8, adding another influencer marketing platform to its portfolio. Publicis acquired Influential back in July 2024. As influencer marketing evolves from a cottage industry to a popular and ever-growing channel, … Continue reading Publicis Groupe buys Captiv8 to grow influencer and social commerce capabilities

‘I’ll never get out of this hole’: Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

May 15, 2025 ‘I’ll never get out of this hole’: Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments BY Associated Press Christine Farro has cut back on the presents she sends her grandchildren on their birthdays, and she’s put off taking two cats and a dog for their shots. All her clothes come from thrift … Continue reading ‘I’ll never get out of this hole’: Older Americans brace as DOE begins Social Security garnishments

Social media is more important than you may realize

May 06, 2025 Social media is more important than you may realize BY Keith Turco The influence of millennials and Gen Z on B2B purchasing decisions is undeniable. As these generations continue moving into leadership roles, their approach to decision making, especially in B2B environments, is shaping how brands leverage various marketing and sales strategies.?  While … Continue reading Social media is more important than you may realize

Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge

  Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge The state passed the controversial law in 2023. karissa bell   Tue, Apr 1, 2025   NurPhoto via Getty Images An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled … Continue reading Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge

Nurturing Sales Leads using SEO, SEM, and Social Media Ads: A Comprehensive Guide

Nurturing Sales Leads using SEO, SEM, and Social Media Ads: A Comprehensive Guide   Geoff Bongard   Feb 25, 2025   In the dynamic world of digital marketing, nurturing sales leads effectively is the cornerstone of success, especially when it comes to leads from sources such as SEO (Search Engine Optimization), SEM (Search Engine Marketing), … Continue reading Nurturing Sales Leads using SEO, SEM, and Social Media Ads: A Comprehensive Guide