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On Monday, Simon Krüger , Product Owner at trackifyapp.com , shared strategies to maximize your ROAS in Shopify. ?? Full episode at [Open Episode Page ] [Listen on Apple Podcasts ] [Listen on Spotify ]

On Tuesday, Mark Simon , VP of Strategy at Celigo.com , discussed how to make this years peak shopping season a success with automation and AI. ?? Full episode at [Open Episode Page ] [Listen on Apple Podcasts ] [Listen on Spotify ]

On Wednesday's archived episode, Charles Camisasca , Founder at ecommboardroom.com , talked about how to leverage AI-driven ecommerce for business growth through data analysis. ?? Full episode at [Open Episode Page ] [Listen on Apple Podcasts ] [Listen on Spotify ]

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Video content remains incredibly important, but longer videos are gaining more traction than short clips. Users are craving in-depth storytelling and more authentic, educational material. It's time to step up your long-form video strategy!

The use of AI to personalize ads and customer conversations is becoming mainstream. Over 90% of brands are leveraging AI to boost sales. Imagine having your favorite brand feel like a best friend who truly understands you.

Social commerce is exploding in popularity. It's amazing how you can now shop directly on social media platforms instead of traditional websites. Brands must prioritize creating an engaging social storefront experience.

Influencers still hold significant sway, but brands need to be strategic about fostering long-term partnerships and genuinely connecting with fans, rather than simply pushing products.

Incorporating interactive elements like games and quizzes is crucial for capturing users' short attention spans and driving engagement.

Looking ahead, augmented reality ads that blend the virtual and physical worlds, as well as sustainability campaigns that showcase brands' commitment to people and the planet, are poised to become major trends.

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