Experts say that by 2025, 22% of the workforce will work remotely. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 47% of businesses say that remote work is here to stay. Similarly, workers report feeling 22% happier  and 30% more productive when they work from home. However, 47% also report experiencing burnout. As a society, we have witnessed a shift in the work/ life balance and longer hours, presenting new challenges for remote workers.

The decision a customer makes to purchase a product or support a brand is based on a variety of factors. What many people find surprising is that color makes up between 62% and 90% of that decision. This is because colors have a large effect on the human brain and can completely alter the way a customer feels about a particular item. So how do different colors affect people's purchasing decisions, and how can business owners utilize them in their marketing strategies? 

Bobby eagerly opens his Happy Meal box, tossing the chicken nuggets and fries aside to find the special toy tucked inside.  Kids have repeated that ritual for decades, but Bobby is 32.  While it’s nice that McDonald’s and other companies increasingly meet the need for nostalgia and help grown-ups relive childhood highlights, is selling sentimentalism a good adult-use of time and resources?

The pneumatic tube system (invented in the 19th century) is now a vital part of patient care.  Advanced technology makes them faster and more reliable than they once were.  Unfortunately, the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic have strained the hospitals’ supplies. 

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the economy, but small businesses took an especially hard hit. In fact, 96% of small businesses were affected by the pandemic which resulted in substantial layoffs and even some businesses having to shut their doors. 

Millions of baseball fans were recently watching televised games when they were unexpectedly hit by a pitch!  An errant slider didn’t fly through their screens; rather, they were beaned by a very unconventional advertising curve.  The promotional pitch for Smile didn’t leave any bruises; in fact, many even liked it, but is this kind of guerrilla marketing fair or foul?  A veteran marketer and a rising rookie argue the call.

It wasn’t too long ago when hackers, shutting down the mainframe, corrupting the system, and various other tech jargon was reserved to optimistic science fiction and overzealous TV shows. Yet the world is changing, suddenly technology and the web are at the forefront of almost every life in the western world. 

Approximately 360 million people worldwide understand and speak English as a native language, out of a total population of 1.5 billion. Discoverability is a requirement for establishing footing and gaining a presence in a new market.

Tom Brady is one of few professional athletes who transcend their field.  While many football players and fans revere him, even those who pay little attention to sports know his name.  In a new video ad, Brady surprisingly suggests that aspiring athletes shouldn’t aim to be like him.  That advice sounds self-effacing, but how does it fit with other messaging surrounding Brady’s brand?

Businesses today now all utilize some form of advertising or content marketing. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that the companies are getting the results they need from their advertising efforts. 

By 2045, baby boomers are going to pass on over $70 trillion to the next generations. This is more than three times the current U.S GDP, and its implications on society and its recipients cannot be understated. This was the generation to set the current path of the United States, and as they disappear they have the power to yet again set the course.

The internet is an invention of constant transformation. In its early days, now called Web 1.0, the internet was a wild west of read-only information.

Every business wants more traffic on its website. Not only does it help boost brand awareness, but it also opens up more opportunities to connect with customers in a way that drives conversions. 

From 2018 to 2022, 95 college mergers took place, up 21% from any prior point in the 21st century. For many, merging with another school was a last ditch effort to prevent permanent shutdown.

Despite her aging appearance, Queen Elizabeth II kept her job for an unprecedented 70 years!  A Canadian news anchor who let her locks go grey wasn’t as fortunate.  Her seemingly heartless dismissal has aroused widespread empathy, including from some of the world’s leading companies, sounding an alarm against ageism.  However, in an era when brand-building is of utmost importance, shouldn’t companies have a say in the looks of those they pay to be the faces of their firms?

From 2016 to 2021, live video traffic grew by 4 times. The switch to live video is but the latest in a constant stream of revolutions in how online content reaches consumers.

There are many companies that have decided to invest in marketing and public relations  campaigns on social media platforms these days. In fact, according to a recent survey, around 90% of all US companies tend to use social media platforms as part of their overall marketing efforts. That means, for a company to be successful with its own social media marketing efforts, it needs to invest a lot of time and effort. This is an important aspect of social media marketing that companies need to keep in mind, and one of the best ways to circumvent all that competitors is by working with social media influencers or experts. Aside from that, companies have a few other challenges, as well as advantages when it comes to social media marketing.

Drive slower, pay taxes, vote — While we expect governments to tell us to do those things, we wouldn’t imagine they’d urge more alcohol intake, yet that’s exactly what one of the world’s leading nations is doing.  Why a country would encourage sipping more sake is an interesting question, but it begs a much bigger one:  Is it possible to promote alcohol responsibly?

The summer is nearly drawing to a close and getting back to school is once again upon us. Getting in shape doesn't always have to mean trekking to the gym for dozens of enormous machines. Although a gym offers a machine for any muscle you want to train, most people can get fit with only a few pieces of small, inexpensive equipment. 

There are some aspects of psychology in the marketing industry that have proven to be effective at converting potential customers, or at the very least, encouraging them to take the next step in their buying journey. One of those aspects that tend to be quite overlooked is specific words, also known as power words. The companies can use power words in their marketing efforts that are quite effective at generating more loyal customers for businesses and improving conversion rates.