Retailers used to offer layaway so consumers could buy things over several (often) interest-free payments. Listen to the briefing to hear how this old practice is finding new life in the digital world.

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While the COVID pandemic has made it necessary for businesses to bring their experiences to the customers instead of having the customer come to them — it's become big business and may be here to stay.

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Google Trends has listed the top ten recipe searches for 2020. There are definitely some surprises here so listen to the briefing to hear what recipes people are searching for.

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Listen to the briefing to hear if cosmetics have proven themselves to be recession proof during the pandemic. Certain cultures are more inclined towards skincare instead of colour cosmetics.

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As local SEO becomes a vital recovery strategy for restaurants and retail stores, optimizing your content with rich links and backlinks to other local sites is paramount. Listen to the briefing to hear how to get started.

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Searches using the term "near me" with buying intent (they're ready to purchase immediately) - has soared in recent years. Listen to the briefing to hear just how common the "near me" search is and what categories can most benefit by optimizing for the type of search.

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We're all ready to stick a fork in 2020. In honour of New Year's Eve, today's flash briefing will walk you through how to sabre a bottle of champagne to ring out this annus horribilis in style.

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Google business profiles with pictures get more click throughs and requests for directions. Listen to the briefing to hear what kinds of pictures you should have.

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January is a slower time most years and this year will no doubt offer more time for planning. Job one should be to up your local SEO strategy. Listen to the briefing to hear what your first step should be.

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Here are the social media holidays that will be trending early January 2021. Listen to the briefing to hear what's going to be hot in terms of the #holidays.

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