This document discusses how people use social media for shopping purposes. It found that 96% of people use social media and 42% incorporate it into their shopping journeys. Social media is used both on desktop and mobile devices like smartphones. The study identified 8 needs that social shoppers have and segmented them into 6 archetypes. It also found that different social media platforms better serve certain needs. The document provides a framework for retailers to understand which shopper needs and platforms are most relevant for their category to develop an effective social media strategy.

1. How people use social media to shop

2. 96
use social media
%
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3. 42
incorporate social media
into the shopping journey
%
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4. And they use social
media to enhance
In-store On mobile phone shopping beyond
the desktop.
54 % 23 %
With Geolocation On Twitter/Real Time
20 % 51 %
% for Heavy / Index Heavy vs. All Social Shoppers

5. Social media has
the power to grow
your customer
base exponentially
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6. So we asked…
Why do people use
social media to shop?
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7. Two waves of research
January 2011 4th Quarter 2011
Quantitative Quantitative
1500 online shoppers 1500 online shoppers
700 social shoppers 700 social shoppers
Qualitative Qualitative
+100 heavy social shoppers +100 Facebook shoppers
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8. We learned…
Reasons people use social
media to shop – needs
Types of social media people
use for shopping – platforms
Variations in behavior across
categories – category
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9. Today we d like to
share a framework
that will help you
use social media to
influence shoppers
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10. Our study uncovered
8 social shopper needs

11. 8 social shopper needs
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12. Not all shoppers
have similar social
shopping needs
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13. Our segmentation
revealed 6 shopper
archetypes
Light Social Shoppers Heavy Social Shoppers
dollar defaulter efficient sprinter quality devotee strategic saver opportunistic adventurer savvy passionista
To find the cheaper To buy most popular For reviews and ratings To comparison shop To score fun, For broadcasting
alternatives. or convenient. to help validate choice. and find savings on unexpected latest trends, brands
brands she wants. content or deals. and retailers.
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14. And each shopper uses
social media in different
ways to accomplish
different things.
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15. Shoppers with more utilitarian needs
dollar defaulter efficient sprinter
To find the cheaper alternatives. To buy most popular or convenient.
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16. Shoppers with more informational needs
quality devotee strategic saver
For reviews and ratings to help validate choice. To comparison shop and find savings on brands she wants.
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17. Shoppers with more indulgent needs
savvy passionista
For broadcasting latest trends, brands and retailers.
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18. Shoppers with more impulse needs
opportunistic adventurer
To score fun, unexpected content or deals.
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19. Address these shoppers
needs using social media
platforms

20. Each platform serves
certain shopper needs
better than others
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21. Each
platform
serves
shopper
needs
differently
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22. Know which platform
best serves
shoppers needs
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23. Know which social
shopper needs and
platforms to invest in

24. Deciding platforms
depends on the shopper
needs in your category
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25. Shoppers tell us their
needs change based
on the category
burden passion they are shopping
routine fun
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26. burden Regular Cars
SUV s
passion We ve mapped "
PDAs
Video Game System
HDTV
Vacation Destinations
over 60 categories
Investment Brokerage Firms
MP3 Players
Luxury Cars
Fine Jewelry Stores
and channels
Cellular Service Providers
Toys
Car Insurance
Bathroom
PC s
Sinks & Tubs
Designer
Pet Supplies
Electronic Stores
Shampoo
Clothes
Washing Machines
Credit Cards
Tires
Banks
Designer Jeans
Cell Phone
Hardware Store
Specialty Casual Clothing
Airlines
Makeup
Shoes
Fragrance
OTC
Mass Merchandise
Casual Sit Down
Warehouse Clubs
Restaurants
Greeting Cards
Frozen Entrees
Beer
Office Supply Stores
Fem Care
Deodorant
Cereal
Coffee Shops
Toothpaste
QSR s
Yogurt
Laundry
Sports Drinks
Detergent
Ice Cream
Batteries
Gas
Bottled Water
Cookies
Light bulbs
Salt
Carbonated
Plastic Trash Bags
Bar Soap
Soft Drink
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27. burden passion We ve also mapped
social shoppers &
needs for categories
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28. burden passion Giving us some
direction on what
platforms to leverage
for each category need
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29. Three steps to
developing a social
shopping strategy
1 Diagnose your
category mindset 2 Identify your
shopper needs 3 Select relevant
platforms
passion passion
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30. passion Passion categories "
like apparel should "
help shoppers:
stay up with trends
share ideas
get inspiration
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31. burden Burden categories "
like electronics should
help shoppers do:
comparative research
digest complex
information
solicit input from friends
and experts
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32. Routine categories "
like groceries should
help shoppers:
source local deals
do easy, on-the-spot
product comparisons
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33. Fun categories like
sodas and books
should give shoppers:
tailored
recommendations
timely deals
hot news and fun
ideas
reviews that are hard
to pass up
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34. Before you develop
your next social
shopper program
ask yourself . . .
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35. Thank You
To learn more about this study,
Please contact:
Lynsey Roumell
Lynsey.roumell@leoburnett.com