New Shopify data shows how just important influencers and social media are to merchants

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• Influencers continue to be an important marketing vertical for retailers.
• A new Shopify survey looked at recent marketing strategies among retailers who use the platform.
• Seventy-three percent of merchants said social-media engagement was a top strategy for customer relationships.

Brands are increasingly relying on influencers and social media to boost sales.