Connec+ News for the week beginning 5 August 2019
The wisdom of the social crowd
Because of social media, brands have increasingly easy access to some of the largest crowds available but before brands can start using insights from their social crowd, they need to make sure the crowd they are sourcing from is indeed wise. READ MORE
The top Pinterest trends for August 2019
Your pinning content planning for the rest of the month just got easier. Here are
Pinterest's top trends for August 2019. READ MORE
Ticking the customer-experience box with big-box retail
Big-box retailers are under threat internationally. So what is the outlook for New Zealand’s big-box retail? READ MORE
Chatting, It' All About The Bots
Why are businesses getting all chitty chatty about chatbots? Because for the first time ever people are using messenger apps more than they are using social networks. Let that sink in for a second. People are using messenger apps more than they are using social networks. This week's blog looks at why you need to be chatting through the power of bots. READ MORE
How Will Twitter's Redesign Impact Social Media Managers?
Change is constant in social media, and we need to adjust and utilise the strengths of the new formats - and be prepared to change once again when the next update hits. What do social media managers think of Twitter's redesign? READ MORE
How You Can Win the 'David and Goliath' Battle With Big Brands
In today's Small Business Showcase we look at how small businesses are using street smarts and creativity to stay in the game against major brands. READ MORE
The fashion concept store that is rethinking retail
From speed-dating to upcycling workshops, the people behind Peckham Palms have created a space for new fashion talent. Is this a lesson to ailing bricks-and-mortar stores? READ MORE