As brands and businesses are aware, today’s consumers want more than just products and services from the companies they engage and spend with—they also want to know they’re transacting with an organization whose values align with their own, shares the same societal...
As businesses dive into generative AI, new research urges all to invest in Responsible AI programs, citing brand-wrecking risks
As revolutionary as generative AI has been for business operations—obviously for communicators, but this is true for virtually all sectors—the impact of this quick adoption is consequently making it more difficult for brands and businesses to be responsible with the...
Personalization trumps privacy: Consumers will share all types of data with brands for targeted deals and more control over interactions
Data privacy remains a big concern for consumers and businesses alike, but in tough economic times like these, shoppers are willing to take more data-related risks for a better and more personalized deal, and a seamless experience. New research from mobile app...
New IPR study reveals gaps between leaders’ and workers with disabilities’ opinions about workplace inclusion commitment and communication
Even though most brands and businesses would say “that’s not the case here,” creating a supportive and safe workplace environment for employees with disabilities is still a widespread challenge—and a big part of the problem can be attributed to PR shortfalls in...
Likely in response to personalization challenges, B2C marketers throw out the rulebook by allocating more budget to customer acquisition
Age-old marketing wisdom has always emphasized devoting the lion’s share of outreach to nurturing existing customers—it’s a more sure-fire investment in business continuity, and it’s much cheaper. But new research from customer-led marketing platform Optimove reveals...
Is sustainability sustainable? Even though it’s a top business priority, U.S. eco-efforts are stalling amid regulatory and data challenges
Like most brands and businesses (and consumers) around the world, American companies have made sustainability a priority, with nearly four in five saying that they have developed plans for achieving carbon neutrality (78 percent) and net zero carbon emissions (79...
Innovation takes center stage: Business leaders adopt a digital-first mindset, fearing shortfalls in transformation progress more than a recession
As the lightspeed-adoption of AI propels an already-frenzied pace of digital business, and a murky economy threatening to get even worse, today’s execs know the risks of falling behind in their transformation efforts. New research from DX solutions firm Insight...
Multicultural mandate: New research finds Latinos to be more brand-loyal than the general population—but only when targeted authentically
It’s once and for all time for American brands to get a handle on multicultural marketing—not just because they could make more sales, but because these groups are growing swiftly and, as Americans, deserve the respect. But having said that, brands that do master this...
Many marketers think AI is ‘dangerous’ in the industry: New research finds nearly half of surveyed comms pros are wary of the tech in marketing’s hands
Central artificial intelligence pioneer, key developer and, until last month, Google CEO for the last decade, Geoffrey Hinton sounded the alarm bells on the technology he helped bring to life in May when he stepped down from the search giant to “focus on new concerns...
Unleashing the power of ChatGPT: The opportunities and implications of generative AI for PR
When PR professionals struggle to engage with audiences in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, it hinders meaningful connections with stakeholders. Traditional communication methods often fail to meet the expectations of tech-savvy audiences who demand instant...
Despite fears that AI will eliminate jobs, new research finds nearly 6 in 10 employers say they believe AI and other new tech will actually be job creators
AI was ushered into business operations with excitement and innovative visions, but for some—including many in the content creation industry—it also brought fears that the revolutionary new tech would be making their mortal skills obsolete and taking their jobs. While...
As new measurement strategies prove influencer ROI, more marketers are diverting digital advertising budget to creator-led marketing
B2C communicators have long known that, when done authentically, influencer marketing is well worth the investment. But the indirect path from influence to purchase has been hard to quantify, and therefore often difficult to convince brand and marketing decision...












