Sales and marketing are key elements to the success of any company, including the tech industry. However, not every company has the budget to execute the same sales and marketing strategies that the big brands and corporations do. Fortunately, there are certain...
Bad connection: Study finds poor communication costs businesses $1.2 trillion annually
Effective communication with teams, customers, and stakeholders is pivotal as the hybrid workplace continues to evolve business demands—but new research from Grammarly reveals that not only does good communication remain a problem for many brands and businesses, but...
How to tell your client they are not as interesting as they think they are, without getting fired
Before AI's recent introduction into the media pitching workflow, knowing if a reporter would write a story about your brand or product was a complete guessing game. Sure, you would use your professional experience and instinct, and conduct labor-intensive research,...
2022 digital marketing trends: Small businesses are capitalizing on social media
How are small businesses prioritizing their digital marketing? New research from design, marketing, and development firm directory Top Design Firms reveals that the main digital marketing goal of small businesses is expanding their brand awareness (19 percent) or...
3 strategies to increase revenue by decreasing risk for government customers
Some government marketers assume that the procurement process is what makes breaking into the public sector market so hard. The truth is, local government decision makers are process ninjas—if they want to buy something, they can figure out a way to buy it. In...
Consumers reveal their most loved brands, based on both online and offline sentiment
Which brands do consumers consider to be their most loved? According to the fifth annual ranking of America’s “most loved” brands from Engagement Labs, which combines online social media listening and offline word of mouth social data with predictive analytics....
5 tips for writing a business email that will get read
Email has long been a vital tool for corporate communications. Whether it’s promoting a new product to clients, trying to negotiate a more favorable contract with a supplier, or launching a PR campaign, you always want your emails to be read. However, people get busy...
5 out-of-the-box tips PR professionals can implement in 2022
The public relations industry is constantly evolving. Keeping up with the pace of change is vital for PR professionals to stay on top of current trends and best practices. Here are tips for putting your PR team at the top of its game in 2022. 1. Partner with the sales...
Lean into learning: New report explores 2021 learning trends and the future of skill building
Events of the past year have created numerous obstacles for organizations to navigate, including the shift to remote and hybrid work, the rapid acceleration of digital transformation, and a widening technical skills gap. As companies seek to reinvent themselves,...
3 ways to use search data to build your annual PR plan
The start of the year marks the annual planning season for many organizations. While the classic components of messaging adjustments and media list refinement are still critical, few brands effectively incorporate SEO data to enhance their strategies. If you’re a...
Vaccinated and unvaccinated weigh in on government mandates and restaurant dining trends
New research from restaurant-focused tech firm Popmenu examines consumers views on the safety of in-person dining—whether they’re vaccinated or not. After enduring a "will this ever end?" hiatus from on-premise dining, restaurants are beginning to fill tables and...
Why representation is not enough: Companies still struggle to operationalize DE&I goals
Corporate America has made demonstrable progress on diverse board representation. Yet, a new study from asset management firm Ariel Investments shows the world’s largest companies still have room to grow on effectively operationalizing diversity, equity and inclusion...












