As a communications professional, you’re aware of how important it is to clearly articulate your brand’s values (or the values of your client’s brand). More and more, stakeholders want to do business with, or work for, companies that align with their purpose....
6 proven small business growth hack strategies you need to try in 2023
Small businesses represent the backbone of the economy, and they can be challenging to get off the ground. As a small business owner, you must stay on top of the latest strategies and tactics to stay competitive and grow your business. The key to success is finding...
2023 state of customer engagement: Solving disconnects between brands and consumers on CX and AI
Newly released research from conversational AI firm LivePerson provides a detailed look at how both enterprises and their customers view digital experiences, conversational commerce, and chatbots and AI—revealing a significant disconnect between what brands deliver...
Employee brand advocacy: Why your brand needs it—and 3 steps to get started
Brand advocacy is not a new idea, but many brands are still lacking the momentum behind it. As we move into 2023, brand advocacy should be a vital part of your marketing strategy. In fact, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer, employee advocacy-related leads...
Advertising paradox: New study measures privacy vs. personalization in ads
When it comes to digital advertising, consumers want a custom experience—but not at the expense of privacy. New survey research from marketing solutions firm Vericast examines and validates this paradox about personal data—which puts marketers in a tough spot. The...
Sustainability PR: Energy + renewable trends to expect in 2023
2023 is set up to be a significant year for the advancement of energy delivery and renewable power generation. Last year saw the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act with major implications for clean energy programs, and companies of all sizes are continuing to...
State of business comms in 2023: Poor workplace communication sinking productivity and performance
As comms pros are well aware, effective communication is essential to meet new business, customer, and workforce demands as brands and businesses navigate continued market pressures and workplace transformation—but new research from AI-enabled communication platform...
4 ways PR content writers should be using ChatGPT and other AI tools today
Why marketing pros should lean into human/AI collaboration before they get left in the dust. I’d like to start this article with a promise to readers: Neither ChatGPT nor a similar AI-driven language model had any part in the creation of this content. Every word of...
Disruptive B2B buying behaviors call for reevaluating go-to-market strategies
Millennials and Gen Z constitute almost two-thirds (64 percent) of business buyers, with Millennials making up more than half of all buyers—and these younger buyers are more demanding, engaging in more buying activities, and more willing to express their...
4 ways brands can build a better customer experience in 2023
You can approach your brand’s customer experience in a lot of different ways that can help build your employee confidence and the security of your business, as well as keep your customers satisfied. This can be a difficult situation, however, as solving these issues...
Amid economic uncertainty and political turbulence, ethics in business takes top priority
Brands and businesses need to be paying even more attention to their ethics and compliance (E&C) efforts to ensure resilience and optimal performance, especially as global economic and geopolitical threats loom large, asserts new research from ethical culture firm...
5 outdated PR strategies you need to avoid using
In the world of PR today, traditional tactics just don't cut it anymore. With the rise of digital technology and a massive shift in audience behavior, the time has come to embrace new strategies. The type that will help you reach your PR goals. In case you're still...












