Connec+ News for the week beginning 29 July 2019

Women are building the brands we’ve always wanted
There is no denying how influential a woman can be. To quote a recent Bloomberg article, “if the consumer economy had a sex, it would be female” and women are looking for brands to be inclusive and relatable before settling on a purchase. READ MORE
11 predictions for the next 12 months in New Zealand retail
NZ Retail and The Register's editor and associate publisher, Sarah Dunn makes her 11 predictions she's made for the next 12 months in New Zealand retail. READ MORE
130 most important social media acronyms and slang you should know
If you’ve been observing social media conversations, you might have come across a ton of lingo or acronyms that take you a while to figure out. Here are the most common so you can stay updated with the latest online lingo. READ MORE
Instagram Stories Stickers: 9 Features That Are Perfect For Businesses
Whether you’re trying to grow your engagement, build more brand awareness, drive traffic to your website, or even make ecommerce sales, there’s definitely an Instagram Stories sticker that can help you along the way. READ MORE
Ho Ho ... HOOOLD On It's Only August
Ho Ho ... HOOOOLD On It's Only August, and we are prepared for the negative Nancy's and Nigel's who will say we shouldn't be mentioning the big jolly C-word in August, but Christmas (there, we said it) is coming to town and it's time you got prepared. This week's blog includes a bonus Christmas Planner to help you plan your 2019 Christmas Campaign. READ MORE
How Much Time Do People Spend Connected to Media in 2019? [Infographic]
In what will come as no surprise, people are spending more time than ever on their mobile devices, and logged on to social media platforms. But what's interesting to note is how our habits have changed over time. READ MORE
18 Instagram accounts to follow for brand inspiration
Coming up with fresh ideas for your Instagram feed and some inspo for your Insta stories doesn't need to be difficult, particularly because Sprout Social has got your back with 18 accounts to follow for brand inspiration. READ MORE