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PARENTS TO SPEND NEARLY 22% MORE ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING THIS YEAR

Parents expect to spend an average of $475 per child compared to $390 last year on back-to-school shopping. The most popular retailers are still Walmart (46.4%), Amazon (35.4%), and Target (32.6%). About a quarter of parents have already started shopping, with others planning to begin in July (20%) or August (16.8%). Higher-income households are increasing their budgets the most despite inflation.

SPROUT SOCIAL INFLUENCER MARKETING REPORTS

This page contains 4 reports highlighting key trends in influencer marketing and the evolving expectations of consumers and influencers. Food and drink content is the most popular, favored by 30% of consumers, followed by beauty at 26%. 67% of consumers prefer honest and unbiased collaborations. Entertainment value is ranked second at 48%, followed by educational content at 29%. Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers prioritize authenticity and personal values, while Gen Z values follower count and quantifiable metrics.

GUITARTRICKS.COM GENIUS MARKETING STRATEGY FOR MEMBERSHIP SITE

GuitarTricks uses popular YouTube videos and blog posts to draw in potential customers, offering a free membership level to capture and engage visitors. This strategy allows it to upsell within its member area and through email campaigns, providing a taste of paid content to encourage upgrades. Retargeting ads and discounts further drive conversions, making its marketing funnel highly efficient.

5 WAYS TO START DRIVING TRAFFIC FROM REDDIT

Drive traffic from Reddit by targeting specific subreddits and offering value first. For example, a roofing company engaging with r/Roofing should provide insights on pricing before promoting services. Good tactics include posting detailed content like AMAs to show expertise, running giveaways like free inspections to attract attention, and consistently participating in discussions to build your reputation on the platform.

INSTAGRAM CHIEF REITERATES THAT SENDS ARE NOW A KEY FOCUS

Instagram now prioritizes content that encourages users to share posts via DMs. It has rolled out send count displays to more users to support this. The shift is due to increased user engagement within DMs rather than feed posts. Content creators should focus on making share-worthy content that evokes emotions like inspiration and admiration. Positive, interesting, and humorous content tends to drive more shares.

CAN PRIME RETAIN ITS STREAMING SHARE - AND BECOME AN AD IMPRESSION MACHINE?

Amazon Prime's TV viewing share remains consistent at about 3% post-introduction of ads, challenging its ability to become a dominant ad impression platform. As streaming continues to grow, Amazon must ensure Prime remains engaging to maintain its viewer base and attract advertisers. High-profile projects, such as those involving Mr. Beast, may help bolster Prime's appeal and ad revenue potential.

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