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8 Shocking Stats That Prove Your Business Needs Content Marketing

8 Shocking Stats That Prove Your Business Needs Content Marketing | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
Over the past few years, content marketing has evolved from being just another trend, to becoming a necessary component of digital marketing.  Businesses of all types and sizes are adopting content marketing tactics to meet their marketing needs, which explains why content marketing has become one of the most competitive online marketing tactics to date.

However, there are still tons of businesses and companies not utilizing content marketing in their digital marketing strategies, and if that includes you, then check out these cold, hard facts from the latest content marketing benchmark reports:
Jeff Domansky's insight:

This content marketing infographic is full of valuable stats to build your case for content marketing. Recommended reading. 9/10

Jeff Oskin's curator insight, April 2, 2015 7:57 AM

Content marketing can mean the difference between relevance and irrelevant in your chosen market. Check out this great infographics showing the reasons why you should adopt content marketing to help your bottom line.

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Social Shopping Statistics | TrueShip

Social Shopping Statistics | TrueShip | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

One of the most viral and popular means of connecting with consumers in an interpersonal manner and encouraging a healthy conversion rate during the present day is via social media.


Shoppers these days are more technologically savvy than ever before, and most are using one or more social channels on a daily basis. The most current social shopping statistics shine a bright light on the real impact.


Social Referrals Generate Strong Sales


According to online think tank Statistica, in 2013 alone, there were over 157 million online shoppers that were referred by social media networks. Websites like Twitter actually boast a higher conversion rate than standard internet users, according to Media Bistro, with 75% of Twitter users making at least one or more purchases per month, as contrasted to just 67% of internet users overall.


Furthermore, a report by Sprout Social finds that about 74% of all consumers rely upon social networks to make a purchasing decision. This can range from reading a review or learning about a purchase that was made by friends; or from seeing a product favorite, liked, tweeted, pinned and shared....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

More proof social media has impact on consumers and influences buyer behavior. Must- see stats. 10/10