With consumers now expecting food and beverage brands (among others) to commit to ESG standards, most industry leaders expressed a strong desire to embrace those objectives in a new survey, and are seeking the ability to stand behind claims to ensure that ingredients...
Despite reputation risks, 7 in 10 CEOs acknowledge the bottom-line importance of supporting social and political causes
Middle-market CEOs have a brighter outlook as we head into fall than they did at the start of Q2, according to the latest research from accounting and advisory firm Marcum and Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Brand Purpose appears to be on their...
How resilient is your brand? New research reveals how companies can fortify their business as the economic and AI-enabled landscapes evolve
In today’s marketplace, resilience is a critical business asset. Not only are companies fighting against a fragile economy, but they’re also scrapping with competitors in the race to achieve AI-powered industry dominance. New research from crisis management and AI...
Why do PR pros struggle with Wikipedia? Here’s why it belongs in your comms playbook
Wikipedia isn't the first platform that comes to mind when you think about public relations, but it's arguably the most important one. No single source of information is referenced more frequently, and no other web result does more to shape perceptions of the people,...
Competing with Amazon: Unveiling the Top 10 TotalSocial Retail Champions
As July comes to an end, retailers and e-commerce continue to push through and find themselves amidst a fervent battleground, seizing every opportunity to vie for consumer attention and market share. In this context, this article will introduce the top 10 retail...
Most companies worldwide say they support DEI initiatives and many say they’re taking action—but 75 percent of consumers don’t believe them
Edelman’s most recent Trust Barometer in January 2023 had some uplifting news for the business world, revealing that business was the most trusted institution globally, with 60 percent of people saying they trusted businesses at least somewhat. Of course, given the...
6 steps to creating a unique brand identity in a competitive market in 2023
Your brand needs a unique identity to drive its success, and achieving this unique identity can be a challenge. You need to know how to develop an impression in your customers’ minds so they come to associate something desirable and specific with your brand. Having...
10 ways to boost your brand reputation as a SaaS business
Importance of exceptional customer service Exceptional customer service is a particularly crucial aspect of a SaaS business's brand reputation, as it goes beyond merely helping customers with their issues. Since SaaS businesses are subscription-based, they heavily...
As employee engagement challenges mount, CEOs worldwide turn their focus to company culture as a leadership imperative
The internal tide is swelling within companies worldwide as leaders struggle to adapt to new workplace challenges, including the ever-evolving hybrid work model, the imminent effort to hone workers’ skills—and win their trust—an AI becomes a central strategy, and of...
Unraveling the ROI mystery: PR’s pursuit of measurable impact comes to the forefront
In a fast-paced, data-driven world, the intangible nature of public relations presents a challenge in demonstrating its value and securing the resources needed for success. Without a tangible way to measure PR's impact, it becomes challenging to quantify its return on...
6 important ways thought leadership builds trust for your brand
In today's competitive business landscape, building trust with customers and establishing credibility are essential for success. One effective strategy for achieving this is thought leadership. Thought leadership refers to the position of being an authoritative voice...
As companies prepare for upskilling workforces in the age of AI, new HR survey identifies the most in-demand human skills to focus on
Businesses are ready to put AI to work in full force, but nearly all companies are having to slow down their approach because (among other reasons) most employees are not knowledgeable enough about how to employ the tech to use it responsibly. New research from...












