As we prepare to move to the next level of Generative AI, new research from cloud data engineering consultancy Hakkoda shows that 50 percent of organizations are already using Gen AI for automation, but sophisticated use cases like AI copilots, ETL/ELT, and schema...

With oversight around the corner, US leaders speak out on AI’s impact on business, job displacement and impending regulation sentiments
AI has revolutionized the business world, but it’s important to keep in mind that as robust as AI capabilities have become, the technology is still very much in its infancy. And at about the 18-month mark since generative AI began to be widely used, we’re at the stage...
As ESG regulations solidify, US companies are increasing their focus on sustainability talent amid ongoing challenges such as ESG data quality
Despite the enormous challenges of corporate sustainability—including budgeting, talent and skill acquisition, consumer skepticism, fighting back against a politically fueled backlash, new obstacles related to compliance and regulation, and of course the ultimate goal...
New research suggests nearly half of Americans, including two-thirds of Gen Z, have purchased a product from creator-generated content
In an age where consumers are craving authenticity from brands and businesses, it shouldn’t seem surprising that brands enlisting influencers and other content creators for their campaigns are driving more interest and consumer engagement. But new survey research from...
AI investment is surging: Senior leaders seeing more ROI as hype continues to become reality—but they’re ignoring necessary infrastructure
The lofty promises of generative AI have been dangled in front of business leaders for more than a year, and the returns have been holding steady for some, but nothing like what they’d been led to expect by the enormous hype. But that ROI appears to be turning a...
A Q&A with Gateway Group founder Scott Liolios: On its 25th anniversary, a look at the agency’s expansion and strategic shifts
In a digital age where the financial communications landscape is rapidly evolving, the need for a profound understanding of strategic public relations and marketing has never been more critical. As we mark the 25th anniversary of Gateway Group, we delve into the...
AI-generated content in the news: New research finds nearly half of all business’ social media content will be created by AI by 2026
Brands and businesses around the world are enthusiastic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engagement, productivity, and cost savings, while simultaneously fostering human creativity, despite significant concern about the risks of disseminating...
Search shortfalls are creating “decision fatigue”—and it’s ruining online shopping, say 4 in 5 consumers: Will new tech re-energize us?
Compared to slogging through malls and markets, online shopping should be easy—but with piles of product marketing bombarding us every time we do a casual search, sometimes “easy” can be even more difficult and exhausting. New research from tech shopping consultancy...
Five critical areas where people managers and their organizations are misaligned on the definition of success—and its effect on the bottom line
As we know, leadership has become complicated in the post-pandemic age—today’s employees, especially Gen Zers, have higher expectations of their workplace experience, their engagement with leaders, and of the purpose commitments of their companies, among other...
The way the cookie crumbles: With Google about to eliminate cookies, virtually all marketers feel unprepared for the future of personalization
Cookies aren’t just tasty treats for marketers—up until now, they’ve been an essential food group for comms pros to learn about consumer preferences and behavior. And this places us at a pivotal moment for digital marketing—with Google getting ever closer to...
ICYMI: Bulldog’s most popular posts in June
Despite a bit of a summer slowdown from the massive traffic we’ve seen so far this year, Bulldog had some high-traffic posts thanks largely to our wonderful contributors, who opined on timely and important issues like the rise of virtual influencers, winning new...
Despite a year of attacks and criticism, business leaders continue to support DEI initiatives: New research examines DEI progress and today’s challenges
It’s been a tough year for diversity, equity, and inclusion—but despite ongoing attacks and criticisms of DEI programs from some well-known business and civic leaders including Bill Ackman, Elon Musk, and Senator Tom Cotton, new research from executive search firm...












