As consumers become increasingly aware of the value of their personal data, new research from audience engagement and consented data solutions firm 3radical uncovers gaps between consumer expectations and personalized brand experiences, and then goes further to help...

More than a third of consumers trust social media influencers over brands
Today’s consumers, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly turning to social media influencers and online communities to make purchasing decisions and receive customer service, according to a new study from Oracle and Brent Leary, partner at CRM Essentials. Social media...
More than 60 percent of companies prioritizing ESG in their digital transformations—here’s how
New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that sustainability is at the top of corporate agendas worldwide, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals have become major considerations in companies' digital transformation programs. According to a...
DEI, tech literacy and data-driven forecasting key drivers of sales success in 2022
A new study from sales engagement and intelligence platform firm Outreach uncovers what it takes to be successful in UK-based B2B sales in 2022. Based on the survey of 110 UK sales directors and above, the B2B Leaders Usher in a New Era of Sales study, with Forrester...
Marketers don’t agree on how to achieve growth—these key insights explain the disconnect
New research from marketing trade association MMA Global provides key insights on a topic at, or near, the top of the priority list for any company in any industry: Growth. The results revealed a 50/50 split among marketers when it comes to how to best achieve growth....
AI ethics responsibility shifts from tech silos to broader executive champions in the C-suite
When asked which function is primarily accountable for AI ethics in a new survey from IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV), 80 percent of respondents pointed to a non-technical executive, such as a CEO, as the primary "champion" for AI ethics, a sharp uptick from...
Nine in 10 companies are unprepared for CCPA compliance, 95 percent still unprepared for GDPR
New research from next-gen data privacy rights management firm CYTRIO reviews the state of companies’ readiness to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation...
Rethinking marketing: Study finds COVID increased workload, reduced department resources
New survey research from SJT Marketing and YourMarketer finds that marketing departments in the U.S., across industries, experienced major changes during the pandemic, drastically modifying their strategies under pressure from reduced headcount and budgets. The firms’...
Communication breakdown? Half of consumers are still unfamiliar with the metaverse
Brands across a spectrum of categories are experimenting with metaverse offerings as retailers look to innovate new e-commerce experiences that rival in-store shopping. But how much real opportunity do these immersive virtual spaces present for brands to grow their...
Hold the phone—consumers prefer brands that connect across voice and messaging
New research from conversational AI firm LivePerson explores evolving consumer preferences around calling and messaging, and how these preferences change in light of specific situations. The firm’s survey found widespread demand for unified, human-feeling customer...
How Chief Strategy Officers adapt to near-term challenges while positioning for long-term success
New research from Deloitte’s strategy practice Monitor Deloitte examines how Chief Strategy Officers plan to seed growth for the year ahead, and delves into the importance of technology strategy and purpose strategy in their day-to-day roles. The firm’s third annual...
How challenges and games drive consumers to purchase more from brands
Recently released research from dynamic offer platform Formation offers insights for brands to transform their loyalty programs from a mass, earn-and-burn model to a gamified, personalized experience that creates stickiness and drives revenue from loyal customers....












