The 5 Best Influencer Marketing Studies of 2018 So Far

The field of marketing is in constant flux, with marketers constantly analyzing emerging trends and data to determine optimal strategies. As a result, marketing studies only a year old can be outdated. Fortunately, a fresh crop of influencer marketing studies published in 2018 provide marketers with fresh insight that can positively impact their campaigns.

1. Increasing Marketing Budgets

The vast majority of marketers are increasing their budgets in 2018. Only five percent of marketers report plans to decrease their investment in marketing, per Linqia’s State of Influencer Marketing 2018 study.

Budget increases in marketing have been a trend for the past several years, with more viable channels… Read More

 

How to Increase Sales by Encouraging Mobile Spending

It’s a common misconception that you need to always focus on customer acquisition to drive sales and increase profits.

I hear this all the time when I’m consulting business owners. You can generate sales in many other ways.

Sometimes, all you need to do is make subtle changes to your existing process. That way, you can improve the experience of your current customers and get them to spend more money.

You should set goals that help you increase the average purchase order and buying frequency.

One of the best ways to do this is by encouraging mobile spending.

Mobile trends are on the rise. In fact, over the past six months, 62% of consumers with a smartphone have completed an online purchase from their mobile devices.

In 2017, mobile commerce held a 34.5% share of total ecommerce sales in the United States. At this growth rate, experts predict this number is to rise to 54% by the year 2021.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to yo… Read More