by admin | Nov 9, 2023 | E-Commerce, Resources, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are making strides with online shopping as new features become available. For example, TikTok Shop provides consumers easy access to purchase products directly through the application. As we head into the holiday...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Merchandising, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
After first gaining popularity in the mid-1980s when CPG markets saw an explosion of products, slotting fees continue to be a routine cost retailers charge brands. Essentially, a slotting fee is what brands and manufacturers pay to have their products placed in prime...
by admin | Jul 31, 2023 | E-Commerce, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media
PHOTO: CANVA TikTok is reportedly preparing to capitalize on its social commerce success with a marketplace that could launch as soon as early August, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. The store would focus on selling...
by admin | Jul 27, 2023 | Giveaway, m-commerce, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
The Crystal Media team is frequently on the road at business conferences, meets retailers at various events, and interacts with business owners on social media. As a result, we often come across a set of common questions from retailers. Today, we’d like to...
by admin | Jun 15, 2023 | Educational Opportunity, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media
Instagram Reels has become a popular platform for businesses, but many face challenges when it comes to using audio effectively. Currently, there are two types of audio available on Instagram: “Original Audio,” which refers to audio uploaded from a video...
by admin | May 21, 2023 | Community, Legends, News, Outdoor, Skateboard, Social Media
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Jackalope Festival is still a couple of weeks away, but one skateboarder is already here for it. He might be early, but his 3,000-mile cross-country journey was done entirely by board! Chad Caruso started his journey from California on March...