The pandemic has forced governments to quarantine entire countries, disrupted supply chains, slashed business and consumer confidence and affected financial markets. Euromonitor International’s baseline forecast for global real economic growth in 2020 is in the range of 1.5 to .5%. The restrictions have led to the collapse of the travel industry, but the impact will
Snapchat Up During COVID-19, Data Shows How User Behavior is Changing Snapchat gained 11 million daily active users in the first quarter of 2020, bringing the total count to 229 million. www.searchenginejournal.com
22 Ways to Get More Instagram Followers Right Now Looking to grow your brand on Instagram? Use these 22 tips to get more Instagram followers, including using hashtags, contests, and what to post. www.searchenginejournal.com
Google Ads Incorporates Retail Category Reporting – Search Engine Journal Google has added a new reporting feature for e-commerce sellers. There is now the ability to see Retail Category performance based on where the ad showed. www.searchenginejournal.com
Google Rolls Out 3 New Attributes For GMB Listings Google is adding new ways for businesses to highlight service offerings in their Google My Business profile. www.searchenginejournal.com
Social Networks See Boosts in Engagement Among Users, but Not Equally More time spent at home during the pandemic means more time being spent on social media. But not all social platforms are benefitting in the same way. In our latest forecast on time spent with media in the US, we expect adult social network
Demand for Fast and Innovative Delivery Persists amid the Pandemic Frictionless commerce, a trend permeating many facets of the customer journey today, leverages technology to improve the retail experience by saving people time and hassle. And arguably the most competitive battleground in frictionless commerce is in fast and free ecommerce delivery. www.emarketer.com
Frictionless Commerce 2020 As convenience becomes an increasing driver of consumer behavior, we explore how friction-reducing technology advancements are helping retailers generate more sales. www.emarketer.com
