A new report from data integrity firm Precisely and analytics community Corinium Global Intelligence explores how the exponential growth of business data, coupled with advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things has unleashed...
4 military-style coaching tips for effective employee development
When I say “military-style-coaching,” most of us think of R. Lee Ermey, the ferocious US Marine Corps Drill Sergeant, in the movie Full Metal Jacket as an example of a military coach. Ermey’s character was profane, demanding, and a picture of precision in basic...
2021’s Most Patriotic Brands: Political polarization, COVID play big role in this year’s outlook
“Patriotism” is taking on a skewed meaning in today’s divisive culture, and these differing views of the term are reflected in this year’s Most Patriotic Brands results from brand engagement and customer loyalty research consultancy Brand Keys. The firm’s annual...
5 ways to embrace content marketing trends that dominate in 2021
In recent years, organizations that incorporated content marketing in their businesses have reported high revenues. To maintain that growth and relevance, marketers must stay updated with the ever-fluctuating content marketing landscape. If there is anything we have...
Are social media sites “cigarettes” of mental health? New report says yes
Most of us are admittedly addicted to social media, and an interesting new survey of social media users by critical thinking firm Reboot Foundation finds that even though a strong majority acknowledge that the platforms contribute to their symptoms of poor mental...
7 time-tested steps to a successful PR strategy
The goal of public relations is to help businesses and organizations build and maintain a positive public image. The PR industry is changing, though, because there are now more communication channels than ever. Modern PR strategies can be easier, in a sense, but they...
Millennial and Gen Z survey finds two generations pushing for social change, accountability
We’ve all been through a year of intense uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, racial discord, and severe climate events, and new research from Deloitte finds millennials and Gen Zers around the world are determined to hold themselves and...
Client perspectives: 4 tips for picking the right PR firm
To ensure continuing success, your company must acquire and keep clients from key markets and demographic groupings, regardless of where you are in your business. Working with a seasoned public relations firm is a wonderful place to start. Perhaps you're in the midst...
How growing your social media platform enhances your personal brand
Branding has become one of the most talked-about topics on which PR and digital marketers have started focusing. If you have a brand that requires social media and online visibility to keep it going, then your concerns may lie in the same area. In that case, you might...
Brand alert: Consumers are at risk of abandoning you if your offers aren’t relevant
Seven out of 10 consumers don’t think the offers they receive from brands are relevant, and half of US customers have left brands if competitors better met their needs—putting brands at risk of losing revenue and customers at a time when consumer spending is surging,...
5 convincing ways PR pros are using tech to prove ROI
It’s no big secret that many PR firms find it difficult to measure and demonstrate Return on Investment (ROI). In fact, some firms now have full-time staff members who do little more than track the engagement of their campaigns and report back the impact of PR on...
Contaminated data in siloed campaign measurement threatens brand ROI
Communicators measuring digital media effectiveness—in silos only—will miss crucial ad exposure data, creating a distorted view of performance insights, or “mutant data,” new research from audience insights platform DISQO reveals. The firm’s new study uncovers the...












