by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 18, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Mobile-Social, SAM, SMBs
Franchisees are more likely to use, and spend for, the newest media, platforms and technology, according to BIA/Kelsey’s Local Commerce Monitor™ survey of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). Franchisees were more likely to use newer mobile platforms, such...
by Celine Matthiessen | Aug 12, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SMBs
A new study from the Alternative Board looks at the challenges faced by small businesses on social media. Over half of small businesses in the US have a Facebook page and the challenge for small businesses is not social presence but how to connect to consumers through...
by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 4, 2016 | BIA, Blog, Mobile-Social, SAM, SMBs
When it comes to online shopping, consumers are more likely to turn to their mobile devices than a computer, according to a new study. Demandware Shopping Index (Q1/2016) analyzed the shopping activities of 400 million shoppers worldwide and found that 47% of web...
by Suzanne Ackley | Aug 3, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
There is a tremendous opportunity for marketing automation sellers to engage SMBs with search engine optimization (SEO) combined with social marketing solutions. SEM/SEO services topped the list of future marketing priorities for small and medium-sized businesses...
by Suzanne Ackley | Jul 28, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SAM, SMBs
According to BIA/Kelsey’s Local Commerce Monitor™ survey of small and medium businesses (SMBs), 18.4% of the SMBs in the survey report using co-op advertising funds. Of these, 45.2% are franchisees or licensees of larger national companies — most owning...
by BIA Advisory Group | Jul 25, 2016 | BIA, Blog, SMBs
Now more than ever, there’s a tremendous opportunity for marketing automation sellers to engage SMBs with search engine optimization combined with social marketing. SMBs that want to connect with customers online are utilizing search-optimized web presence...