We are used to seeing the host of volunteers this time of year. They are usually standing in shopping malls and street corners ringing bells and looking for donations. They are one of the dwindling populations of helpers that assist families in need during the winter and especially at the Holiday time of year.
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For retailers, it’s usually the most wonderful time of the year, but with consumer spending down because of the recession, businesses are looking to social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to draw in more holiday shoppers. Deloitte recently released its 24th Annual Holiday Retail Spending and Trends Survey. They questioned over 10,000 consumers and found that 17% planned to use social media during their holiday shopping. Continue Reading…
