Disinformation, or deliberately false or misleading information, has been a burgeoning issue since the advent of the social media era, but as we know, the issue has increasingly worsened over the last few years as political divisiveness has become rampant in American...
New study shows how sustainability improves the bottom line for 44 percent of organizations
Sustainability has become a front-seat issue for brands and businesses today, but execs can’t help but wonder: how does it impact the bottom line? New research from NTT reveals that nearly half (44 percent) of companies experience improved profitability as a result of...
New opportunities to manage, measure and report the impact and value of ESG priorities
Eye-opening new research from Accenture reveals how the urgent need for global reporting standards on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance that emerged at COP26 through the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) is ushering in...
Moving toward a new normal with technology transformations
Digital technology and advanced computing are revolutionizing our lives, spurred by the new normal caused by the pandemic. To keep up, companies need to be aware of increasing demand for improved digital experience among consumers. Let’s take a look at how...
Gateway to the metaverse: 2022 is the year of mobile augmented reality, new research reveals
New research from Camera IQ, a no-code design platform for augmented reality, reveals the extent to which consumers crave AR experiences, how AR affects their relationships with the brands that use it—and how it serves as a gateway to the metaverse. According to the...
Most consumers say brand loyalty is about feeling understood and valued, not discounts
While brand loyalty is historically thought to be based on money-saving opportunities like product discounts and loyalty program perks, new research from CX software firm Redpoint Global asserts that the concept of loyalty is shifting in the post-pandemic age. The...
8 ultimate SEO trends to follow in 2022
In 2022, SEO will be more important than ever. Google’s search engine has become increasingly sophisticated in recognizing quality content and what their users really require. As SEO ranking becomes ever more competitive, it is becoming increasingly important for...
3 tips for navigating the metaverse as a PR professional
PR trends continue to evolve in 2022. As we see e-commerce sales climb and social platforms such as TikTok hit an all-time high, it’s no surprise that PR has become a completely digital affair in the last few years. However, on the back of Facebook’s 2021 Meta...
How to deliver stellar social media customer service (+ 3 examples)
Building a strong positive reputation for your brand is done through stellar customer service. There is no such thing as a perfect company. Every brand that has ever existed has disappointed some people at one time or another. What customers really want in these...
Is post-COVID online convenience turning into online fatigue? How consumers are finding balance
New research from digital insights software firm Cint examines consumer reactions to both the convenience and the mounting exhaustion surrounding moving life almost completely online as the pandemic enters year three, encompassing specific impacts on behaviors like...
Corporate purpose tops C-suite priorities, but accountability, collaboration present challenges
Stakeholders are increasingly expecting companies to play a role in addressing economic, environmental and social issues, corporate purpose has become a strategic imperative that creates widespread benefits across the enterprise, according to a new Deloitte report....
4 effective tips for dealing with difficult customers
A disgruntled customer is a force to be reckoned with for PR managers, frontline workers, and business owners alike; yet dealing with them professionally and efficiently is essential for brand protection. This might be particularly true in the digital age when reviews...