The holiday season is a complex time of year for retailers in any economy—but in 2022, record-high inflation, blowback from global supply chain disruptions, and an intensely competitive labor market threaten to take the “happy” out of holidays before the season even...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a major concern for small and large businesses alike. Many consumers expect businesses to strive for sustainable business practices such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion, and value these...
New survey research from young consumer authority Cassandra unveils emerging attitudes and knowledge about the metaverse and new technologies, and their potential impact. As new technologies emerge, 61 percent of Gen Z agree that the development of immersive...
New Forrester research finds that governments, investors, consumers, and companies worldwide are stepping up to invest in and embrace more sustainable solutions to combat climate change. The research and advisory firm estimates that the US and the EU alone are...
When it comes to taking a stand on societal issues, consumers and stakeholders have made clear that your brand or business’s values are important—but only to the extent that your actions back up your words. And that level of action—identified as “corporate character”...
Halloween is around the corner, and most brands need inspiration for their upcoming email campaigns. During this spooky period, there are many tactics that you can follow to upgrade your email marketing efforts and increase your revenue. The following chart portrays...
Even as DEI became a front-seat priority for brands and businesses in 2022, broadcast media has seen a 10-percentage-point decline in Black viewers who are more likely to buy from brands that advertise in inclusive content compared to 2021. New research from Nielsen...
Just about anyone can be placed in a leadership role, but position alone doesn’t turn a person into a leader. At the same time, anyone can be a successful leader if they fine-tune their traits and leadership skills. While the journey to become a great leader is long,...
You’d think that social platforms and apps would be among the highest brand groups in making emotional connections with consumers since they are so engaging and personal, but the category overall performed rather poorly, ranking 15th among the 20 industries in the...
New research from experiential media company Mood Media provides key insights into the evolving in-store shopper as the crucial holiday marketing season kicks in, revealing how creating the right atmosphere, incorporating the right digital technology, and committing...
Even though virtually all (98 percent) global business leaders cite environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a top factor in business success, only 25 percent of North American respondents think that prioritizing an ESG strategy will be an 'extremely important'...
New research from MIT Technology Review Insights affirms AI and data management as essential pillars to enterprise success—and the majority of survey respondents cited data mismanagement as a critical factor that could jeopardize their company's future AI success. The...