When metaverse technology came within reach of brands and retailers early last year, consumers couldn’t wait to experience it in their shopping journeys, urging retailers to get on board with the tech ASAP. Just a few months later, the metaverse spark went out—or...
The role of effective communication in exceptional customer support
Customer support is essential for any company that wants to position itself amongst the best of the best. This component is utterly important in ensuring that customers have their needs fully covered. Some businesses tend to underestimate the importance of customer...
New travel industry analysis reveals airline brands’ biggest social media stumbles
One of the biggest faux pas in social media marketing is neglecting to engage with customers there, especially if they directly ask you a question. And even though the airline industry has seen monumental growth over the last year as pre-pandemic travel patterns...
Brands and politics: As campaigning ramps up this week, the deeply polarized state of US affairs could drag down a quarter of Fortune 500 brands
The seemingly never-ending electioneering in America is about to ramp up again as Republican candidates take the stage for the first debate of the 2024 Presidential election cycle. The divisive and often dangerous impact that US politics is having on citizens is...
4 ways to close the digital marketing skills gap in your organization
For your organization to succeed in today’s fast-paced world, it must be able to communicate its message and products deftly through online platforms. However, Canada is facing a digital skills gap. The new technologies deemed crucial today were far from mainstream...
AI to the rescue: The tech makes recruiting more effective by screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and answering questions 24/7
Like a computer-generated knight in shining armor, the omniscient power of AI has again shown its proficiency with a post-pandemic problem companies have had—screening and recruiting talent. Researchers from The Harvard Business Review, in partnership with...
3 ways VoIP improves hiring & onboarding for a remote workforce
During the pandemic, I took a leap of faith and started my own tech startup. Little did I know that remote work would become the new norm, not just for my team, but for countless other businesses as well. As I juggled the challenges of launching a company, I found...
Despite challenges and backlash, ESG is still a key factor for consumers—which brands and sectors do they think are leaders?
Despite the challenges brands and businesses face with implementing ESG initiatives in a tough economy, and the current ESG backlash making things even tougher, new research from market research giant Ipsos shows that American consumers still expect the companies they...
7 ways brands can leverage customer-centric content marketing to boost reputation
“Your reputation precedes you”—this phrase is just as relevant in business as it is for individuals. To drive long-term success, you must earn positive recognition from your customers. For that, you need to deliver impeccable customer service and cater to the...
5 email marketing tips that will improve your SEO strategy
Most people are aware that on-page SEO is important for websites when considering search engine optimization. On the face of it, there’s no obvious connection between SEO and email marketing, but as top search engine rankings are becoming more competitive, digital...
New research sheds new light on the disconnect between leaders’ DEI claims and what employees are seeing—and why they both might be right
Is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) getting better in the business world? It seems to depend on who you ask, because recent reports have found that although business leaders say they’re committed to and investing in this key Purpose initiative, many employees...
Gen Z adds complexity to today’s multigenerational workforce: 5 trends to know
Unlike their predecessors, Gen Z has come of age in a purposeful world, where rights and values have been under a bright spotlight, and with their digital prowess, they have acquired an abundance of insights about how they want their world to work, compared to prior...












