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Back-to-Class Spending Projected to Reach New High

Back-to-Class Spending Projected to Reach New High

It won’t be long before kids are loading up their backpacks and heading back to class. And, whether it be for heading back to K-12 or college, the amount of money families anticipate spending for school supplies and technology this year is expected to reach record...

How Are Americans Using Voice Assistants?

How Are Americans Using Voice Assistants?

With an increase in ownership of Smart Speakers over the past few years the use of voice assistants has become a regular part of daily life for some. Indeed, a report [download page] from Vixen Labs reveals that some 57% of US adults use voice-activated technology,...

These Are the Most Loved Brands on Social Media Over the Past Year

These Are the Most Loved Brands on Social Media Over the Past Year

The most loved brands on social media over the past year (April 2020 through April 2021) are heavily represented by the Entertainment, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce and Social Media industries, with one major brand representing Technology. In its latest Brand Passion...

3 in 4 Spurred to Spend More At Small Businesses by Promotions

3 in 4 Spurred to Spend More At Small Businesses by Promotions

In general, Americans tend to hold small businesses in high regard. And, while the pandemic has brought about many negative consequences, it appears to have driven more US consumers in the direction of small businesses, with a survey [pdf] by Sendinblue showing that...

Most Valuable Brands Enjoy Record Growth

Most Valuable Brands Enjoy Record Growth

The value of the world’s most valuable brands has grown considerably this year. This is per the latest Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2021 report [download page] from Kantar BrandZ, which found that the value of the top 100 brands grew by 42% over the past year, adding...

Interest in AR/VR for Shopping Comparatively Low in the US

Interest in AR/VR for Shopping Comparatively Low in the US

As e-commerce’s share of retail sales continues to grow across the globe, one thing that holds consumers back from shopping online more is not being able to physically experience products. So, what if shoppers were given the option to try products through augmented...

Which Types of Mobile Ads Are Slated for More Spending?

Which Types of Mobile Ads Are Slated for More Spending?

Close to 6 in 10 (57% of) Americans listen to podcasts. And, as the number of people who listen to podcasts goes up, so appears to rise the optimism in mobile ad spending for podcasts. Indeed, mobile ad spending on podcasts is slated to rise this year per data [press...

Convenience Isn’t the Only Reason People Buy Online

Convenience Isn’t the Only Reason People Buy Online

The pandemic drove people to do more things online, including shopping. And, while consumers say they are motivated to purchase products online by convenience factors such as home delivery and ease of purchasing, a report [download page] from YouGov shows that there...

Close to Half of Retail Advertisers Considering Podcast Ads

Close to Half of Retail Advertisers Considering Podcast Ads

Retail advertisers have been turning more towards digital since the pandemic. Recent data [press release] from Advertiser Perceptions shows that more than half (55%) of retail advertisers have increased their digital ad spend in the past year, with 18% increasing...

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