New shopper insights research from retail marketing collective Acosta Group looks at the state of the natural/organic shopper, providing brands and retailers valuable information to drive growth in store and online. Natural and organic product sales continue to climb,...
The thought leader paradox: What purpose do they serve in the age of influencers?
Thought leadership is a response to the complex online environment in which trust is the most valuable currency. But what is ‘thought leadership,’ and what use is it for marketers? Marketing has existed for as long as people have competed to sell products or services....
4 PR essentials to consider for your business’s reputation and visibility
Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, PR should be at the top of your list of things to do. Public relations can help you get your business off the ground and build credibility with your target audience. Here are some essential PR tips to keep in mind as...
Designer campaigns: 5 PR strategies for luxury brands
Luxury branding can be a tough egg to crack. As a high-end company, your demographic is often niche, and those you do attract are harder to keep. In the past, reputation alone has carried many high-end brands. With years of experience and a well-known logo, luxury...
9 tips for a great video interview
Many of our clients who accept an invitation to appear as a guest on a podcast are shocked when they learn that the interview included a video recording that was uploaded to YouTube. Keep in mind that even if the interview is in podcast form, you should always be...
3 effective ways to market a Web3 game
The Web3 space is still in its infancy, but Web3 games have been walking around for a while. It’s impressive how quickly the market has grown. In 2022, the blockchain gaming market was already worth $4.6 billion, but by 2027, it’s estimated to expand to $65.7 billion....
5 steps for building a strategy to speak out on societal issues
As a communications professional, you’re aware of how important it is to clearly articulate your brand’s values (or the values of your client’s brand). More and more, stakeholders want to do business with, or work for, companies that align with their purpose....
Employee brand advocacy: Why your brand needs it—and 3 steps to get started
Brand advocacy is not a new idea, but many brands are still lacking the momentum behind it. As we move into 2023, brand advocacy should be a vital part of your marketing strategy. In fact, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer, employee advocacy-related leads...
4 ways brands can build a better customer experience in 2023
You can approach your brand’s customer experience in a lot of different ways that can help build your employee confidence and the security of your business, as well as keep your customers satisfied. This can be a difficult situation, however, as solving these issues...
5 outdated PR strategies you need to avoid using
In the world of PR today, traditional tactics just don't cut it anymore. With the rise of digital technology and a massive shift in audience behavior, the time has come to embrace new strategies. The type that will help you reach your PR goals. In case you're still...
1 in 3 website visits are frustrating customers—and causing revenue loss
Many brands are losing customers where it hurts most—when they’re trying to convert, particularly on mobile devices. Meanwhile, those that offer seamless cross-device CX, particularly on the top three high-trafficked website areas—product detail pages, category pages,...
10 website problems that could be losing business for your company
As we monitor the evolving relationship between PR and marketing departments, we start to notice how much a business's reputation matters when it comes to sales. In fact, 75 percent of people judge a company’s credibility on their website. If the website is slow,...












