New research from marketing solutions firm Vericast affirms that consumers are spending money—and plenty of it—despite inflation and recession fears. But brands and businesses in multiple industries are having a tough time figuring out how to engage them to drive...
5 valuable PR strategies for engaging luxury consumers
When it comes to your luxury business, the stakes are high. Every sale counts. You need to ensure that your PR strategy is well-thought-out and effective in order to ensure success for your company. A successful PR strategy will help you promote your business, build...
2023 state of experiential marketing study forecasts industry trends for the year ahead
On the heels of its crippled state during the pandemic, experiential marketing made quite a comeback in 2022—70 percent of B2C marketers and a whopping 90 percent of B2B marketers have executed a live, in-person event in the last six months. New research from brand...
3 tactical ways to grow your brand’s social media following
Having a social media brand is like an extension of your website. You need one to help you engage with more people who may not be aware of your web presence. There are different tactics to help you expand your social media network. Here are some ways to help you grow...
The PR risks of sending too many emails—which brands top the list?
Email marketers claim emails are all about building relationships. Well, they would, wouldn’t they? It’s what they do for a living, after all. What I do for a living, on the other hand, is conduct research that ensures brands to better engage customers, increase...
New research identifies urgent need for moral leadership, but few CEOs demonstrate it
The vast majority of U.S. employees want greater moral leadership from their managers and CEOs—but that demand outpaces supply. A new study from The HOW Institute for Society reveals that 88 percent of employees believe the need for moral leadership is more urgent now...
4 effective comms strategies for promoting your online business
In today's digital age, having robust strategies for promoting your online business is essential if you want to succeed. Why? Because the only way to sell your products or services online is if you've established a strong web presence. It is key to building brand...
New study examines the impact of audience characteristics on data quality
New research from data collection and analysis company Rep Data and marketing measurement firm DM2 illustrates the impact of audience characteristics and behaviors on market research outcomes, furthering the ongoing exploration of factors impacting data quality in the...
6 ways intelligent automation can improve your business processes
Intelligent automation (IA) is applying digital technology to streamline business processes. It can automate repetitive tasks, eliminate human error, and speed decision-making. More specifically, IA is the application of advanced technologies, including artificial...
Journalists speak out: As pressures intensify, media need better quality and accuracy from PR
In its second annual PR Media Report, high-tech PR firm Global Results Communications (GRC) surveyed the attitudes of over 1,000 journalists toward public relations and the challenges of an industry in transition. Read about last year’s inaugural report here. With the...
The crucial role of brand integrity to company sustainability
Sustainability is no longer one of those nice-to-have features that can make your brand stand out in the crowd. Today, sustainability represents one of the core values that more and more conscious shoppers look for when purchasing a product or service—from food to...
6 small biz SEO tips for more organic visitors during the holiday season
Recent research shows that organic search is the dominant digital channel, accounting for 53.3 percent of web traffic—and about half (49 percent) of marketers also say that it drives the highest ROI. This makes it crucial for small businesses to invest in a good SEO...












