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The State of eCommerce in Canada, by the Numbers

By Melody McKinnon on June 20, 2017 No Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics

Canadians are among the most active eCommerce consumers, with statistics indicating 76-80% of us shop online. Excluding travel, eMarketer estimates $38.74 billion will be spent online by Canadian consumers in 2017 and sales are expected to reach 43.95 billion in 2018. Of those sales, Internet Retailer estimates $17.97 billion will be spent at Canadian online […]

Canadian and French Canadian Device Usage for Internet Access

By Melody McKinnon on May 31, 2017 2 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian Mobile Marketing, Canadian statistics

We have found statistical differences in how French Canadians use the Internet before. Most of the differences are assumed to be due to a lack of French content online, including on social media networks. This IAB Canada research reveals differences at a more tangible level with device usage statistics for 2015.

Canadian Influencer Content Marketing

By Melody McKinnon on May 31, 2017 1 Comment Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Influencer content on blogs and social media is one of the most trusted types of advertising, say Canadian consumers in a recent Izea survey. In fact, Canadians are more suspicious than Americans of other types of advertising. Our heavy use of social media and blog reading ensures an impactful, and often viral, social marketing campaign. […]

Remote Hiring, Virtual Employment and Telecommuting in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on April 12, 2017 6 Comments Canadian business, Canadian statistics, Telecommuting Canada, work at home Canada

From ‘The Cloud’ to business phone collaboration systems, it has never been more practical and profitable to facilitate telecommuting (AKA virtual commuting, mobile commuting, teleworking, remote working). Part-time or full-time virtual teams have many proven benefits for employers, staff, and the environment. A Reuters Ipsos worldwide poll indicated one in every five employees work from […]

Hot Canadian eCommerce Market Captivates Merchants Globally

By Melody McKinnon on February 1, 2017 3 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian mCommerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics

Data from a number of sources paints a bright picture of Canadian online retail. Sales and marketing insights, combined with Canadian web usage statistics, facilitate a sound strategy for 2017. An internet retail presence is more important than ever, as international retailers set their sights on the growing online shopping market in this country.

2016 Holiday Season – Canadian Online Shopping Forecast Data

By Melody McKinnon on November 7, 2016 2 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian holiday marketing, Canadian mCommerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics, omni-channel Canada

Welcome to our annual compilation of Canadian holiday season online shopping forecast data and statistics. Sharing a combo of Canadian online shopping predictions in one place, allows our readers to quickly evaluate their marketing and sales strategies. As we update throughout the holiday season, you can make strategic adjustments to ensure a highly profitable fourth […]

Canada Leads the World in Q2 Branded Content Click-Through Rates

By Melody McKinnon on August 10, 2016 4 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics

Polar has released data that indicates Canadian click-through rates (CTR) on branded content were the highest of all measured regions in the second quarter of 2016. Canada came in at over 45% above the average click through rate (0.31%) with a 0.41% CTR.

Canadian Digital Retail is Growing, But Continues to Lag (Statistics)

By Melody McKinnon on July 6, 2016 4 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian statistics

Canadian digital retail (eCommerce) is growing as more stores recognize the Internet as a necessary tool for success. Unfortunately, local stores continue to fall short of global standards, often with fatal results. A recent Ipsos Yellow Pages study has examined retail behaviour (both online and offline) in Canada, resulting in an insightful statistical snapshot of […]

Canadian Digital Marketing Report

By Melody McKinnon on June 28, 2016 5 Comments Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics

Canadian businesses are thoroughly convinced of the benefits of digital marketing in 2016. Their budgets are expanding to include a full range of advertising across all digital platforms, from social media to search engines. Canadian marketing strategies have fully evolved to include content, social and mobile, in addition to more traditional online marketing like eMail.

Canadian Social Media Use and Online Brand Interaction (Statistics)

By Melody McKinnon on May 24, 2016 26 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian marketing, Canadian statistics, social media

Canadians love using social media in 2016 and Facebook continues to be the social network they use most, a new survey from InsightsWest has determined. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram use is still growing at a healthy pace overall in Canada, while Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr and Reddit usage has slowed down a bit. A […]