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Social media in retail: an application in the baby clothing sector

  • Alejandra Cadmiel Rafael-Baltazar
    ,
  • Jorge Rodrigo Menacho-Ortega
    ,
  • Franklin Cordova-Buiza
    ,
  • Catalina Vega
    ,
  • Universidad Privada del Norte
    ,
  • Corporación Universitaria de Asturias
    ,
Research Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Conference contribution
Peer-review

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output:
Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
Conference contribution
Peer-review

Host publication Subtitle

Leadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development, LACCEI 2023

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 2023

Publication status

Published - 2023

Publisher

Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions

Publication series

  • Publication series name: Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
    ISSN (Electronic): 2414-6390
    Volume: 2023-July

ISBN (Electronic)

9786289520743

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 85172388317

Host publication title

Proceedings of the 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology

Host publication editors

  • Maria M. Larrondo Petrie
  • Jose Texier
  • Rodolfo Andres Rivas Matta

Abstract

Retailers are currently being influenced by digital platforms, leading companies at a global level to stagger in each of their commercial activities. The objective of this research is to identify which social media strategies are suitable for a baby clothing retail company. The methodology used in this research is descriptive with a mixed approach in order to collect information through qualitative and quantitative methods. For which a survey was carried out with 10 questions on a Likert scale, through Google Forms to clients. Likewise, an interview was carried out that helped to know the strategies applied by the company, with 9 open questions. Resulting from the quantitative point of view, there is 48% acceptance of the content disclosed on digital platforms and 46.6% of those surveyed find it pleasant to recommend the brand to acquaintances or relatives. From the quantitative point of view, assertive communication is identified responding to concerns such as presenting products on digital platforms without neglecting the level of attention both internally and externally as a strategy of convincing and continuous improvement, all this supported by the community manager. It is concluded that the company has an excellent synergy with its clients influenced by its content in the networks and the adequate attention in Online sales.

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Related Event

Title

21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023

Event type

Conference

Date

19/07/2023 - 21/07/2023

Location

Buenos AiresArgentina