New research from data-driven business advocacy group People Intelligence Alliance uncovers that what it calls the People Impact Gap—which stands between available people data and frontline decision-making—is costing corporate America $1.8 trillion annually. “The cost...
With imminent regulatory change ahead, now’s the time to make ESG a strategic priority
Brands and businesses that adopt and embed ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors into their strategy are more likely to create value and accelerate growth, while minimizing their legal and regulatory risks, according to a new report from global law firm...
Data disconnect: New study finds 4 privacy disconnects between marketers and consumers
It’s harder than ever for marketers to maintain consumer trust around data privacy, especially as data regulations continue to rapidly evolve. And the blowback is real—a new survey from business software analysis firm GetApp reveals four out of five consumers have...
The COVID threat has passed, but new study urges businesses to keep innovating or risk failure
Even though the COVID crisis is now under control, senior executives face renewed pressure to innovate even after their organizations had adapted successfully to pandemic threats, reveals new research from professional services firm GHD's digital arm GHD Digital. The...
State of digital trust: Gaps, benefits and key takeaways for future digital transformation
New research from digital global community ISACA shows significant gaps between what enterprises are doing now and what they should be doing to establish leadership and earn customer trust in the future digital ecosystem in the race toward digital transformation. The...
New Porter Novelli report finds people pushing for real purpose over ‘posturing and politics’
Since the onset of the pandemic, and in the wake of the 2020 social justice movement sparked in part by George Floyd's murder, companies have made many promises to support change. The increase in extreme weather events, caused by climate change, has also sparked more...
Tech for progress: How DEI front runners harness technology for deeper insights on culture
As communicators are learning, all the answers are in the data—if harnessed and evaluated correctly. And that applies to company culture as well. In fact, new research from professional services firm Genpact, which focuses on delivering digital transformation, reveals...
Digital disruption poised to maintain pace and/or accelerate over next 5 years
New research from global consultancy Bain & Company shows that digital disrupters put "digital" at the very top of their agendas, yet even they are having to adapt to a fresh wave of emerging technologies that are enabling new competitors and business models....
Mending the Culture Gap: New Fleishman report explores how to bridge society’s divisions
Eye-opening new research from comms giant FleishmanHillard reveals that brands are finding themselves paralyzed in a landscape driven apart by culture wars, and businesses must be braver in bridging these issues to stay culturally relevant without losing authenticity...
Understanding the sustainable traveler—and identifying opportunities for the industry
Across the globe, sustainable travel as a concept and practice has moved from the back of travelers' minds to claim a dominant position in the decision-making process. New research from travel service provider Trip.com Group sheds light on the increased acceptance of...
Brands in motion: Amid values-led comms struggles, brand purpose is facing a pressure test
New research from comms giant WE Communications reveals growing skepticism over whether brands are ultimately delivering on their purpose and environmental, social and governance (ESG) pledges—especially in a world where volatility is the new constant. The firm’s...
Brands are putting customer relationships at risk with reckless handling of customer data
New research from data-driven customer experience management (CXM) firm Merkle explores what's behind the ongoing disconnect between the high marks brands give to the quality of the customer experiences they create versus the comparatively low grades awarded by...












