The pandemic has certainly redefined today’s consumer into a hybrid shopper who makes the best use of both online and physical stores—creating new challenges for both types of purchasing venues. New research from CX solutions firm Uberall reveals that while most...

2022’s conflicted consumer: What will fuel commerce next year?
Nearly 60 percent of consumers are optimistic these days, but there are continued concerns about a COVID-19 resurgence and its impact on the national economy, according to new research from market solutions firm Vericast, which reveals that consumers have a strong...
The power of video: 93 percent of brands landed a new customer after sharing one on social media
Video has been hailed as a key driver of engagement and sales for some time now, but communicators may not be aware of exactly how powerful the medium is with consumers. New research from marketing-focused video creation firm Animoto shares data that makes it very...
Kind leadership becoming a key driver of innovation—and competitive advantage for business
Kindness might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think about successful leadership in Corporate America, but tough times apparently call for gentler measures. New research from IT and professional staffing and solutions provider Signature Consultants...
Dissecting the rift between B2B sales and marketing departments
New national research from women-led B2B marketing agency treetree reveals great inconsistencies in the degree of collaboration and engagement within B2B sales and marketing departments. “We began hearing rumblings from our clients of a change in the relationship...
Brand voice is coming of age, but marketers say stress over customer engagement is increasing
Communicators have increased their prioritization of brand language to enhance cross-channel customer engagement, but new research from brand language optimization firm Phrasee reveals growing stress over creating high-quality content amidst constant change. The new...
2021 consumer expectations are shifting—and opportunities for innovation abound
With a post-pandemic retail environment looming, and a critical holiday shopping season in full swing, brands and marketers continue to struggle to understand the “new normal” consumer. New research from consulting firm CapTech Ventures sheds light on today’s...
PR specialty firms are leading a strong financial rebound for the public relations industry
According to newly released research from PR and marketing-focused law firm Davis+Gilbert, public relations firms have demonstrated great improvement in year-over-year financial performance—and surging optimism for the future. Furthermore, specialty firms have done...
PR diversity: New IPR report reveals how comms professionals are defining and discussing DEI
Diversity and inclusion issues have become priority one in companies today, and the PR industry is no exception—but is the language being used communicating the issue effectively? The Institute for Public Relations Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and The...
How the pandemic changed travelers—and people: 4 insights for hospitality marketers
There’s no doubt that the pandemic modified travel—but that’s just part of the story. New research from Hilton unpacks how the pandemic changed people. The hospitality chain’s newly released 2022 Traveler: Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler dives into an...
Most Americans want businesses to engage in social and political issues
For years, multicultural Americans have driven all the country’s population growth and have added trillions of dollars to the U.S. economy. These changes can be seen everywhere from food and media to healthcare and financial services, and so much more. Cultural...
5 trends retail marketers must embrace to transform into customer-first organizations in 2022
With consumer retail habits and behaviors in a state of flux, brand and retail marketers can bet that some serious adaptation and agility will be necessary as we head into a “new normal” future. New research from digital business transformation firm Publicis Sapient...












