When a recession looms, the conventional wisdom is to pull back, cut costs, and go conservative. For startups, this often leads to the short-sighted decision of reducing an activity that brings them the most public attention and holds the promise of spurring new...
The Immersive Revolution: AI-powered CX is now the best way to win and keep customers
Immersive CX is evolving into the new service standard for business, redefining how companies engage with their customers. These immersive experiences are fast becoming a key differentiator for brands to stay competitive and help ensure customers remain loyal, new...
15 TikTok content ideas for brands and businesses
TikTok has become one of the most popular and influential social media platforms across the globe. While it was originally popular with younger audiences, the COVID-19 pandemic caused it to see rapid growth with different demographics. Many businesses have jumped on...
Despite global uncertainty, 3 in 4 companies have increased sustainability investments
C-level business leaders (CxOs) view climate change as a top priority for their organizations amid global uncertainty, new research from Deloitte finds. When asked to rank the issues most pressing to their organizations, many CxOs rated climate change as a "top three...
5 forces that will shape international finance in 2023—and what they mean for communicators
2022 has, by any measure, been a difficult year in Europe. War on the continent, runaway inflation, energy security and even a corruption scandal in the European Parliament. These problems are not going away and will continue to dominate the political arena. However,...
Digital empathy: 7 ways for PR pros to foster meaningful connections virtually
In today's virtual world, it is more important than ever to practice digital empathy in order to foster meaningful connections with clients, colleagues, and the public. The rise of virtual communication has significantly impacted human connection, and PR professionals...
Protecting your personal brand: 9 in 10 hiring managers would fire workers for content in personal social posts
We all know that many hiring managers check the social media habits of job candidates, and personal social media posts are not off limits to employers when considering whether to fire established workers—new research from Express Employment Professionals finds that...
Responsible technology use now becoming a critical factor in organizational CSR practices
Corporate responsibility is tantamount to success for brands and businesses in the modern era, and with the acceleration of technology throughout business functions, new research from MIT Technology Review Insights explores how organizations understand responsible...
4 important benefits of tracking small business metrics
If you want to make your small business venture successful, you need to focus on delivering quality products/services in a timely manner. Assessing whether you’re meeting the needs of your customers is something you should view as a priority. Instead of guessing about...
8 ways public relations can boost your marketing performance
Marketing is a complex and ever-changing field. It can be hard to keep up with the latest trends, let alone know how to use them to your advantage. Most businesses don't even have the time or resources to stay on top of all the latest changes in marketing. As a...
4 proven ways to boost your company’s public image
Having a positive public image is important for any business. Whether you are starting out or would like your established company to reach a wider audience, there are things to keep in mind for boosting your public image. Read on for four easy-to-implement additions...
3 in 4 marketers view economic downturn as opportunity—many are redirecting Twitter spend
Amid concerns of an economic recession, brands and businesses are seeing a strategic opportunity to gain market share through increased marketing spend, according to almost three-quarters (73 percent) of marketers surveyed for a new report from marketing solutions...












