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Holiday Retail 2014: Anytime. Everywhere.

Does Santa use GPS? Is Rudolph an Apple or Samsung fan? Some questions might never be answered. But one thing is clear: despite global warming, each year the holiday shopping and advertising season starts earlier and earlier. And its ever-growing presence on our mobile screens and social networks only grows faster and faster.

This year, 42% of retailers began holiday advertising as early as September! With the busiest holiday shopping weeks still to come, what trends will shape the 2014 holiday season? First of all, mobile shopping continues to grow, making effective mobile targeting and campaigns essential. More customers will use their phone to research products, compare prices in store and make purchases. Additionally, gift ideas and recommendations via social media channels will play a larger role in the consumer decision process. Gift suggestions found on Pinterest, Facebook and other social networks will greatly influence purchase decisions. Learn more about trends for the 2014 holiday season from our infographic below!

This infographic was originally published by DigiShopGirl

Published: December 4, 2014
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Katya Constantine

Katya Constantine is a seasoned marketer with over 10 years of online marketing experience. She has developed a well-credentialed background in marketing for large online brands, having significantly increased online performance at several large web properties. Katya also has a deep background in email and multi-channel marketing. Most recently, she was at Expedia and Amazon, leading projects ranging from behavior-based programs to increasing customer acquisition and conversion with great success. Katya is the founder of DigiShopGirl Media. Currently, she advises several ventures with their online marketing. She also contributes to several blogs and publications and readers worldwide regularly read her blog, DigiShopGirl Media Blog. Follow Katya on Twitter: @digishopgirl