Google Releases Shoppable Image Ads
According to Google, a third of holiday shoppers search for
images before going out to shop.
One-third of holiday shoppers said they searched for images before they
went in store to shop. The growth of street style and online influencers all
show the movement towards looking at lifestyle images for visual inspiration.
For businesses, this makes displaying your product images on
your website a crucial part of your marketing strategy.
Now, Google is making it easier for consumers to...
10 Marketing Tactics for a Successful Black Friday
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