Marketing
October 26, 2016
Shoppers look toward their immediate and social networks to inform their purchases
By Sarah Jones
Word-of-mouth recommendations from trusted sources have more sway over consumers’ buying choices than any form of marketing, according to a survey by Influence Central.
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