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Referrals in the Gifting Market. The gift that keeps on giving.

Referral schemes in the gifting market are powerful; A friend referral is a form of gift giving in itself. Our guide looks at trends and successful schemes.

Marketing trends

Failing Traditional Channels: Embracing Trust Marketing

Trust in mainstream advertising is falling. At Marketing Week Live, we talked about how Trust Based Marketing & Word of Mouth is more effective and authentic.

Marketing trends

Chatbots: the future of marketing or the latest on-trend gimmick?

Chatbots that interact with customers in real-time by simulating authentic two-way conversations. A game-changer for e-commerce or a marketing gimmick?

Brand advocacy

Referral Success Guide for Children's Retailers

For baby & children's ecommerce brands, peer to peer recommendations are key to generating trust & authority. Download our guide to referrals in this sector.

Why referrals are a lucky find for retailer Trouva

Why retailers with unique products find referrals are a major marketing channel. Case study on referral programme run by online marketplace Trouva.

Marketing trends

5 Trends of 2016 Pointing to the Importance of Trust Based Marketing

As consumer trust in traditional broadcast advertising has continued to diminish, this has been a breakthrough year for the phenomenon known as trust marketing.

Brand advocacy

Harnessing word of mouth for viral growth

We believe referral marketing is the most powerful form of marketing. Read our practical steps for putting together a successful referral marketing campaign.

Press releases

Dragon's Den Escapees Enclothed to Harness the Power of Referrals

Enclothed, the men's fashion box delivery service has selected Mention Me to power its new referral programme.

Press releases

Polarn O. Pyret Appoints MentionMe to Power Referral Program

Mention Me referral platform chosen by childrenswear retailer Polarn O Pyret to power its new referral programme in the UK.

Marketing trends

Ad Blocking: Navigating Barriers with Relevancy

Emergence of ad blocking means brands need to look beyond paid advertising. Via timely, relevant, personalised content & embracing the power of referrals.

Brand advocacy

FB's Algorithm Changes: Opportunity for Referral Marketers

Referral is driven by real conversations being shared organically via social channels. Facebooks algorithm puts authentic referrals above old-school paid media

Referral Marketing Breakfast: the top of The Gherkin

We're hosting a breakfast briefing on referral marketing at an amazing venue: the top of The Gherkin. We'll have 4 insightful presentations with great material

Brand advocacy

A new breed of pet owners - why trust & advocacy matter

Owners treat pets as members of the family & use word of mouth to establish trust in pet brands. This offers marketers opportunities to build on brand advocacy

Marketing trends

Australia - Retail Nirvana?

UK retailers are increasing their presence & investment in Australia through partnerships, online & local stores. Retailing in Australia - a golden opportunity?

Ref Marketing FAQ: Answering the Most Commonly Questions

Debrief from the Mention Me Referral Marketing Breakfast Briefing covers key questions from digital marketers setting out to create refer-a-friend programmes.

Brand advocacy

3 Key Takeaways for Referral Marketing for Family Days Out

Parenting networks can be a key source of ideas for family days out. So referral can drive customer acquisition for businesses in the family leisure sector.

Press releases

eHarmony: Share the Love & Get Rewarded with Mention Me

eHarmony aim to build relationships that last. Similarly, they partnered with Mention Me to build Word of Mouth as a long term marketing channel.

Brand advocacy

Dark Social: Referral Mystery or Star Wars Convention?

Dark social is any social traffic which is not attributable to a known source. Growth in messenger apps has led to more traffic being attributed to dark social.

Brand advocacy

Moments of Truth

The customer journey is defined by two moments of truth. AB testing can ensure your referral program navigates these final two hurdles on the path to purchase.

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