Compared to slogging through malls and markets, online shopping should be easy—but with piles of product marketing bombarding us every time we do a casual search, sometimes “easy” can be even more difficult and exhausting. New research from tech shopping consultancy...
Five critical areas where people managers and their organizations are misaligned on the definition of success—and its effect on the bottom line
As we know, leadership has become complicated in the post-pandemic age—today’s employees, especially Gen Zers, have higher expectations of their workplace experience, their engagement with leaders, and of the purpose commitments of their companies, among other...
The way the cookie crumbles: With Google about to eliminate cookies, virtually all marketers feel unprepared for the future of personalization
Cookies aren’t just tasty treats for marketers—up until now, they’ve been an essential food group for comms pros to learn about consumer preferences and behavior. And this places us at a pivotal moment for digital marketing—with Google getting ever closer to...
5 ways investing in high-tech components can elevate your business
Choosing where to invest as an enterprise can set you on a course to success or failure. On the one hand, you may be eager to give out bonuses in order to motivate your team or invest in marketing in order to boost your revenue. While both of these things are a...
Despite a year of attacks and criticism, business leaders continue to support DEI initiatives: New research examines DEI progress and today’s challenges
It’s been a tough year for diversity, equity, and inclusion—but despite ongoing attacks and criticisms of DEI programs from some well-known business and civic leaders including Bill Ackman, Elon Musk, and Senator Tom Cotton, new research from executive search firm...
Upskilling is a huge priority—but by which methods? Managers aren’t skilled enough in new tech to train, employees wonder if it’s on them to learn
Success in today’s business landscape means becoming skilled in new technologies like generative AI, and this has been clear for a year or more—but the training hasn’t materialized for most, and employees aren’t sure if they should expect it, according to new research...
Using AI sentiment analysis to track your reputation—Benefits and best practices
Given the fast pace of today’s news and social media-dominated world, reputation management has emerged as a key element of public relations. A company’s reputation is a very important measure of success—it affects everything from customer loyalty to shareholder...
Customer experience collapse: New research finds brands’ CX quality at an all-time low—a scant few put their customers’ needs front and center
The customer experience has grown from a post-purchase service challenge into a multifaceted obstacle course for brands—and nearly every one is failing miserably, according to new research from Forrester. CX quality among brands in the US sits at an all-time low after...
Streamlining your hustle: 7 strategies to automate (almost) all of your business
Running a business can be overwhelming, with countless tasks demanding your attention. However, automation offers an incredible way to streamline operations and free up your time for more strategic activities. Imagine having processes that run smoothly on autopilot,...
5 B2B SaaS subscription billing mistakes to avoid in 2024
One of the most important aspects of running a B2B SaaS company is subscription billing management. If you fail to manage the complexities of subscription billing properly, it can lead to costly mistakes that could hinder the growth of your entire company. So, what...
Combating election disinformation in the workplace: New IPR research reveals strategies for managing content and inoculating stakeholders
The scenario is ripe for chaos in the coming months as the presidential-election battle heats up, along with the vitriol of a divided nation—we have the already out-of-control spread of disinformation, sure to be intensified by the malicious use of generative AI,...
Enhancing security with AIoT: PR strategies for promoting smart property protection
The combination of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT) in the modern digital age has completely changed how we think about property security. AIoT technology is revolutionary in the fields of home and business protection since it enables us to...












