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...
Why cutting PR departments in redundancy rounds is a false economy
Spring is in the air—from snowdrops blooming to blue skies and the days getting noticeably longer—but it appears the economic gloom is not lifting. The International Monetary Fund has warned that Britain is expected to be the only large industrialized country to face...
The 2023 path to AI maturity: Many companies have reached the mature level—but at what cost?
Brands and businesses have evolved in their AI journeys, with nearly half (48 percent) of organizations where AI is in production or already a part of business DNA rating themselves at the mature level, new research from AI training data firm LXT finds. But to achieve...
10 shocking SEO facts you wish you’d known all along
Search engine optimization is an ever-evolving field that surprises us with new developments and changes. From the importance of voice search to the rise of artificial intelligence, the SEO landscape is constantly shifting and adapting. Despite its importance, many...












