Thanks to their versatility and reliability as effective marketing tools, animated video explainers have gained a ton of popularity over the past few years. So, it's hardly surprising that artists and designers regularly working with this type of content have honed a...
3 ways inflation is impacting food & drink brands
While food inflation in the UK has shown signs of slowing over recent months, unfortunately, UK food prices are still up. In fact, the ONS reports that food costs have increased by over 17 percent in 12 months, and experts predict they’re unlikely to fall anytime...
AI imposter syndrome is real: To keep up with the changing workplace, many pros feel they need to overstate their AI knowledge
Because of its quick rise and rapid incorporation into business practices, just a small proportion of professionals are adequately trained on how to use AI well enough to achieve optimal productivity, but they sure understand the need to have and know about these...
Measurement makes the dream work: 4 in 10 companies are successfully tracking DEI-progress metrics, setting tangible goals—and moving forward
Like other Purpose initiatives, companies were quick to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and declare their commitment to the ideal of a fair and equitable workplace—but in a struggle to quantify goals, progress and strategies, many ended up just treading...
5 ways online reviews help you build a better content strategy
Did you know that every buyer starts their buying journey with research? In doing so, they look for positive reviews for the products they want to purchase. Such reviews help them make a better buying decision by boosting your credibility and convincing them to...
2023 social media landscape: Most marketers say Threads will ultimately make Instagram and Facebook weaker for marketing purposes
The social media environment has seen some major changes over the last several months, with the launch of Meta’s Threads, Twitter’s rebranding to X, and TikTok’s introduction of text-only posts—and marketers find themselves further challenged with navigating the...
5 steps for creating a PR calendar to streamline your strategies
Public relations requires careful strategizing and planning, often months or even years in advance yet with the ability to change at the last minute. PR specialists use a range of tools to help them manage ongoing and future campaigns and streamline their strategies....
US tech firms to European PR agencies: ‘We expect more than media relations’
Ever since the internet age began, PR firms and practitioners have considered media relations just part of their responsibilities. And once social media became a viable business tool, that multi-tasking role became even more complex. New research from tech PR and...
Tomorrow’s C-suite: New research sizes up AI-driven leadership in the future—new exec titles will include the Chief AI Officer
As the corporate landscape prepares for its AI-powered future, a new research report from Leadership Dynamics, an analytics and evaluation platform owned by leadership insights firm The LCap Group, offers a look into the likely future of the C-suite, spotlighting the...
3 ways you can transform your employees into digital PR ambassadors
A digital public relations ambassador is a person who represents and promotes a brand and its products or services through digital PR strategies such as acquiring high-quality backlinks and publishing content. Traditionally, a qualified person would be hired as a...
The too-often neglected facet of PR: Good customer service—my personal experience with American Airlines
On August 28, The U.S. Department of Transportation posted the following: “WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating federal statutes and the Department’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three...
The state of social impact in 2023: More consumers are turning to businesses creating societal change through impactful commerce
With the holiday-shopping season now squarely on communicators’ radar, it’s a good time to take a look at another seasonal pastime—the act of giving. New research from social impact commerce platform ShoppingGives takes a closer look at giving patterns for consumers...












