Consumers' shopping pics spur social buzz | Kansas Speedway gives NASCAR fans virtual race controls | GS&P, Tostitos treat NFL fans to special Lucky Bags with Snap codes
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Consumers' shopping pics spur social buzz Shoppers are sharing more images of their finds on social media and the influence of consumer-generated content is proving greater than what brands say about themselves, according to a survey from BazaarVoice. "Increasingly, we are seeing products and brands becoming a significant part of the social experience," the report says. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (8/17)
Giving its NASCAR fans on Twitter a chance to influence a virtual race has drawn 9.5 million impressions and seen a reach of 4 million for the Kansas Speedway. Using #Virtual400, fans can rev up their favorite drivers on an online track. MarketingSherpa (8/17) GS&P, Tostitos treat NFL fans to special Lucky Bags with Snap codes Tostitos, with Goodby Silverstein & Partners, is touting its new Lucky Bags, which feature the logos of 19 National Football League teams. The push includes individual spots for each team, and Snap codes are included on each bag that allow fans to unlock exclusive content about their team on Snapchat. Adweek (8/16)Vogue tells Google Home users about its Sept. issue Vogue has teamed with Google to bring its September edition to life on Home devices, with users able to ask the device to unlock voice content from the magazine's writers about the articles they have written. Print ads are running in the magazine to promote the Google Home tie-in, and the collaboration is "the first of its kind," a Google rep said. Adweek (8/17)
Travel brands are turning to social influencers to engage consumers, using customers to share stories and information about genuine experiences. "Travel companies we've worked for want to know about our experience instead of getting an obvious puff piece that sells the place," says Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother Pukka, which boasts nearly 100,000 Instagram followers. CMO (8/16) How to get more out of email marketing With email being one of the most important weapons in the digital marketer's toolkit, columnist Armando Roggio outlines five ways to improve an email campaign. Among them are: create a cart abandonment series, test using a single call to action only, and ensure you've segmented your list. Practical eCommerce (8/17)
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