Closing Bell Overtime: Black Friday Edition 11/24/23
Nov 24, 2023
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Economists Barry Knapp and David Bahnsen discuss the recent market rally and predictions for the upcoming year. Retail analysts Brian Nagel and Olivia Tong share their holiday shopping lists. Amit Daryanani talks about Apple's declining iPhone sales in China. Other topics include OpenAI drama, Black Friday trends, and Novo Nordisk's expansion into Japan.
Social media advertising is expected to play a significant role in driving online shopping visits this holiday season, with platforms like Pinterest, Meta, and Snap partnering with Amazon to allow direct purchasing from their ads within those apps.
Amazon's live streaming of the first-ever Black Friday football game on Prime Video demonstrates their strategy of combining content and commerce seamlessly to convert viewers into advertising and retail customers.
Deep dives
Social media advertising driving online shopping visits
Social media advertising is expected to drive 10 times more online shopping visits this holiday season compared to traditional marketing. Platforms like Pinterest, Meta, and Snap have partnered with Amazon, allowing users to buy directly from Amazon ads within those apps. This partnership aims to provide personalized ad experiences and increase online shopping through social media platforms.
Amazon's influence on social commerce
Amazon's partnerships with social media platforms like Pinterest, Meta, and Snap allow for direct purchasing from Amazon ads within these apps. The rise of social media shopping has led to a significant increase in online shopping visits, especially among younger generations who prefer to shop on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Amazon aims to capitalize on this trend by making it easy for users to buy products directly from their ads.
Social media's impact on holiday shopping
Social media platforms have become a significant driver of holiday shopping, with users increasingly relying on platforms like TikTok and Instagram for product recommendations and shopping inspiration. This shift has prompted Amazon and other e-commerce platforms to form strategic partnerships with social media companies to create seamless shopping experiences. The growth of social media advertising has the potential to reshape the retail landscape during the holiday season and beyond.
Amazon's foray into live sports streaming
Amazon's live streaming of the first-ever Black Friday football game on Prime Video is a strategic move to convert Prime Video viewers into advertising and retail customers. By offering a convenient way to purchase products directly from the live streaming experience, Amazon aims to leverage the popularity of live sports to drive sales and advertising revenue. This event showcases Amazon's ability to blend content and commerce seamlessly, creating a unique shopping experience for viewers.
Stocks logged their fourth-straight week of gains in a holiday-shortened session on Wall Street. Barry Knapp from Ironsides Macroeconomics and David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group weigh in on the rally and how long it can last. Analysts Brian Nagel and Olivia Tong share their retail shopping lists with top picks heading into the holiday season. Evercore's Amit Daryanani talks about reports that Apple's iPhone sales dropped during China's Singles Day sales event, and what that could mean for the holidays in the U.S. Plus the latest on the drama at OpenAI, the top transports to watch, the CSX derailment, and new developments in weight loss drugs.
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