Earlier this week, we relayed news of tech network Purch’s Series C grab of $135 million, fueled largely by its prowess in mixing content and commerce. Purch’s success is a sign of the times. Ecommerce content strategy is a rapidy emerging consideration for many publishers digging for more revenue sources, but success doesn’t come easily: The formula is a tricky one to master depending on niche, platform, and audience, among other factors. Several companies have been in the news recently for the strides they’re making when it comes to ecommerce content strategy. Let’s take a look at articles from Women’s Wear Daily, TechCrunch, Digiday, and Capital New York.
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