Media relations can play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions and driving engagement. Creating an effective media relations program requires not only strategic planning but also meticulous measurement to ensure its alignment with broader campaign goals. Key...
5 ways AI can help small businesses save significant money
Small businesses aren’t moving as fast as enterprises when it comes to integrating AI, perhaps feeling like the benefits are more designed for larger-scale operations. Plus, these leaders find it harder to find the time to work in their AI acumen—only 29 percent of...
Web accessibility lawsuits pose threat to UK e-commerce—6 mistakes and solutions here
For UK e-commerce companies, ignoring website accessibility is an increasingly costly gamble. Even if you can merely ship or sell products into the United States, you could be on the hook for expensive legal action under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
How to automate your ecommerce business: A comprehensive guide
Did you know that automating your ecommerce business can increase productivity by up to 80 percent? It allows you to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and scale your online store like never before. From inventory management to customer service, mastering...
Taking stock with teens: Longstanding study of Gen Z teens offers insights into the sector’s spending trends in a variety of retail categories
Teenagers have always been a tough crowd to market to, but never as complicated as today’s Gen Z batch, the most digital-savvy, highly informed group yet. But if any research group has developed an understanding of the year-to-year patterns of teens, it’s investment...
Old media meets new: Elevating brand stories with unique physical narratives
Struggling to make your brand's story resonate? You're not alone. As digital spaces become increasingly cluttered, the allure of physical media is experiencing a renaissance. Consider this: when was the last time a brand's narrative truly gripped you beyond the...
Creating momentum: Harnessing the influence of PR for early-stage startups
Starting a new business is an exciting venture filled with opportunities and challenges. For early-stage startups, gaining traction and visibility in a crowded marketplace can be daunting. However, with the right strategies in place, such as leveraging the power of...
The state of generative AI today: New status report offers five priorities for organizational readiness on the road to revolution
Generative AI is the future of business, as we know. Its vast potential promises to redefine the contours of innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. But are brands and businesses ready? New research from business consultancy Guidehouse and CDO Magazine...
The art of crafting a perfect apology in public relations
Because of how interconnected the world is nowadays with instantaneous communication channels, a single misstep can rapidly spiral into public relations crisis. With social media and the internet growing every day, customers and others can share their opinions with...
Podcast listeners pay more attention to ads than other media consumers
Unless they’re watching the Super Bowl, a great many viewers and listeners tend to tune out ad messages on TV, radio and other media with audio—and increasingly so in this age of hyper-skeptical consumers. But new research from digital audio industry resource Sounds...
Semantic search vs. keyword search: Which is better for your SEO?
Wondering about the relative merits of semantic search vs keyword search? When it comes to optimizing your SEO strategy, it’s vital to be aware of how these two processes work. Understanding how search engines negotiate today’s online environment is the key to...
AI efficiency isn’t the end goal for data modernization: Senior data and tech leaders say better decision-making is the primary aim
Many brands and businesses are putting all their eggs in the AI-mastery basket, thinking once their skillsets are firmed up and data quality and productivity improve, then all the promises of AI will be revealed and everything else will fall into place. Well, it sure...