Social Commerce

Social Commerce
Pinterest Cranks up the Volume on Idea Pins With Music Label Partners
October 19, 2022

Pinterest is partnering with Warner Music Group and other record labels to crank up the volume on its Idea Pins feature with the expansion of its existing royalty-free song library to include licensed tracks powered by B2B digital music solutions platform 7Digital. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Meta Unveils New Ad Formats for Reels, Instagram
October 04, 2022

Meta Platforms has announced a series of new ad formats designed to help advertisers reach their audience based on how they spend their time on the company’s platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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LTK Debuts in-App Purchases so Consumers Can Shop Influencer Picks
September 27, 2022

Influencer and creator commerce has heated up considerably since Apple and Google clamped down on the use of tracking cookies, making direct-to-consumer (D2C) connections aided by influencers critically important to sales efforts for many brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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YouTube Expands Partnership Program With Ads in Shorts Videos
September 20, 2022

YouTube is adding ways for content creators to make money from Shorts videos, a company post said Tuesday (Sept. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Walmart Connect Launches Program to Boost Social Commerce
September 20, 2022

Aiming to innovate new ways for suppliers and sellers to connect with customers, Walmart Connect has announced an Innovation Partner program that will help advertisers access channels such as social feeds, entertainment, t-commerce and live streaming during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Instagram to Retool Shopping Experience, Focus More on Ads
September 06, 2022

Instagram will be cutting back on its shopping features, according to a report Tuesday (Sept. 6) from The Information, citing an internal memo the company sent to staff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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ByteDance CFO: No Plans to Take Company Public
September 02, 2022

ByteDance, the Chinese unicorn that owns the popular social media platform TikTok, has no plans to go public, the company’s chief financial officer said this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Indian Social Commerce Platform Meesho Closes Grocery Business
August 28, 2022

Social commerce company Meesho has reportedly shuttered its Indian grocery business Superstore. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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TikTok Aims to Blend Content and Commerce With ‘Shopping Ads’
August 18, 2022

TikTok has introduced “Shopping Ads,” which the social media platform said is designed to help brands “meet shoppers wherever they are in the purchase journey” to boost demand and sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...