A holiday-focused Pinterest contest helps Blue Nile gain followers

The online jewelry retailer used an eight-day Valentine’s Day sweepstakes.

Posted 04/08/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

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Facebook gives e-retailers some flash

Flash-sale retail leaders in the Social Media 300 gain traffic from social networks.

Posted 04/04/2013Thad RueterPost a comment

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How one marketplace drives app downloads with Facebook

Poshmark says Facebook ads have helped it double its registered app users.

Posted 04/04/2013Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Facebook takes over Android phones with its new Home app

Home turns smartphones into social-oriented devices.

Posted 04/04/2013Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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U.S. online display ad spending soars

Google will lead the pack in 2013, with Facebook close behind, eMarketer says.

Posted 04/02/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

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How nonprofit group charity: water drives traffic with Twitter

The organization sought to engage followers in its World Water Day campaign.

Posted 04/01/2013Amy DustoPost a comment

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Chalkfly takes on office supply giants on the web

The startup, founded by Google and IBM alums, also donates to teachers.

Posted 03/28/2013Stefany MoorePost a comment

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Facebook lets marketers retarget shoppers in the news feed

That’s where 40% of the social network’s users spend their time, Facebook says.

Posted 03/26/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

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Online consumers rely on the web for product research

They trust friends’ recommendations and often buy in stores, Forrester says.

Posted 03/25/2013Don DavisPost a comment

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How Facebook helped Movember increase its average donation amount 13%

The not-for-profit group says the social network helped it raise more than $17.6 million.

Posted 03/25/2013Zak StamborPost a comment