New research from SaaS-based website operations (WebOps) platform Pantheon explores the relationship between marketing and IT leaders as they develop, manage, update and evolve their most important digital asset—their website. The survey, conducted in partnership with...

Comms dilemma: Consumers want personalization, but don’t trust brands with their data
New data from customer engagement platform Twilio affirms a digital marketing challenge that is increasingly confounding comms pros—customers expect personalization during every brand interaction, but they don’t trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to...
ESG in crisis: New report finds U.S. business leaders do not view climate issues as top threats
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that a warming planet and extreme weather events are having a direct impact on nearly every economic sector worldwide—yet corporate leaders believe sustainability and climate change are low on the list of the biggest crises they...
Seamless marketer experiences are critical to driving creativity in new era of work
A new report from digital experience platform (DXP) provider Optimizely reveals how dispersed and remote work have impacted marketers’ abilities to drive creativity and deliver strong customer experiences. The findings from the firm’s new 2022 Marketer’s Experience:...
7 in 10 Gen Zers say they do not receive excellent CX on social media when making a purchase
New consumer research from unified CX platform Emplifi explores what consumers expect from their social media experiences and brand interactions, and also how social media marketers can adapt their strategies to better meet these expectations. The firm’s newly...
The power of direct mail: Most consumers read mail from brands—and many take action
New research from direct mail automation platform Lob uncovers consumers' perception and attitudes towards direct mail and how brands communicate and engage their customers, revealing a strong preference for receiving physical mail. The firm’s new State of Direct Mail...
Half of consumers believe brands are neglecting in-app customer support
Even though mobile apps have become the center of people's everyday lives, many companies are missing an opportunity to deliver customer support in a way that is most helpful to their mobile app customers, according to new research from in-app customer service firm...
Connecting in the metaverse: Why consumers are looking there for deeper connections
Seven in 10 (69 percent) consumers are looking for a quick getaway from the cares of the physical world by exploring metaverse-like environments to engage with friends, family, and colleagues, and enjoy more leisurely activities, according to new research from cloud...
New PR industry research finds the volume and variety of comms work is shifting
As the PR industry expands its utility and integrated capacities, the volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. More than three-quarters of respondents (78 percent) say the...
C-suite leaders taking entirely new approach to costs—what comms pros need to know
After more than three-quarters of companies (76 percent) cut costs to survive during the pandemic, 90 percent of C-suite execs say they must now take a whole new approach to costs in order to transform their businesses to respond to ongoing disruption while also...
B2B marketers report rising budgets, challenges around lead gen, CX, and data privacy
New research from digital marketing firm Wpromote provides a snapshot of a critical moment for the industry, as the pandemic-driven rapid digital transformation crests, data privacy changes accelerate, and economic uncertainty starts to impact budgets. The firm’s...
PRGN celebrates its 30th anniversary: A Q&A with the founders
The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at its Spring Meeting held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bulldog Reporter had an opportunity to speak with Anne Buchanan, Scott Hanson, and Ed Stevens, the three founding members of PRGN, as...












