Hi, Welcome Welcome back Thrift is about more than just saving money says Gartner’s latest consumer and cultural research. Kim Davis on December 18, 2024 Gartner research shows that consumers are coming to regard thrift as an aspirational virtue, openly resisting consumerism for self-improvement and similar motives. Gartner also detects a widespread trend called … Continue reading Thrift, norming and price paranoia will be consumer trends in 2025
By cutting filing costs, closing exploitative loopholes, and treating student loan debt like any other debt, the bill promises a more just system. BY Sarah Bregel On Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced legislation that would make filing for bankruptcy easier and more affordable for individuals who are struggling financially. Warren first introduced the legislation, the Consumer … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren’s second attempt at bankruptcy reform seeks balanced relief
Gen Z demands authentic, sustainable and community-driven marketing. Here’s how brands can meet them where they are. Shama Hyder on December 18, 2024 In two decades of guiding B2B enterprises through digital trends and transformations, I’ve witnessed seismic shifts in consumer behavior. None of them quite compare to what we’re seeing with Gen Z. … Continue reading How Gen Z values are changing marketing
As 2024 winds down, here are some of the most fruitful spots to look for tax-loss candidates. BY Associated Press The U.S. market gained more than 25% for the year to date through mid-December 2024. That’s a healthy showing by any measure. It doesn’t seem like it would be a market environment that’s conducive to tax-loss … Continue reading Tax-loss selling may be a good strategy this year. Here’s where to look
Shoppable TV ads and mobile wallets are winning a significant percentage of holiday purchases. Chris Wood on December 18, 2024 Consumers aren’t just using their phones to research products they see on TV, they’re using them to make purchases. Seventy-seven percent of smart TV owners said they frequently make mobile purchases based on TV … Continue reading Mobile’s growing role in holiday shopping
Microsoft Trained Small Language Models To Process, Better Understand Search Queries by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 18, 2024 Microsoft improved Bing with new large language models (LLMs) and small language models (SLMs), which the company says helped to reduce latency and cost associated with hosting and running search. “Leveraging both Large Language Models … Continue reading Microsoft Trained Small Language Models To Process, Understand Search Query Responses
Drowning in data? Make the most of generative AI by turning marketing challenges into growth opportunities. Jaimon Hancock on December 18, 2024 The rise of generative AI has fueled an explosion of data, creating immense potential for marketers. However, navigating this abundance requires sophisticated tools to extract actionable insights from the noise. With insights … Continue reading The AI-powered path to smarter marketing
Losing your job turns your world upside down. It’s understandable to want to post about it online, but there are a few things to consider before you do. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most … Continue reading How should I talk about my layoff on social media?
2025 will be tough, but it’s time to be able to answer the C-suite’s questions about the role marketing plays in the GTM eco-system. Mark Stouse on December 17, 2024 2025-26 will be the years when what you don’t know will really, really hurt you. That’s a generally true statement, but it’s especially true … Continue reading It’s time for B2B marketing to understand its GTM role
Tamara Freethy | December 17th, 2024 When it comes to managing successful paid media campaigns, understanding the customer journey is critical. However, many businesses focus solely on online actions, leaving offline interactions such as phone calls, store visits, or even closed leads, out of the equation. For digital savvy marketing teams and business leaders, investing … Continue reading Selling Stakeholders on Offline Tracking and CRM Integration
