Author: Brynn Sandy


  • Gen Alpha, the newest and youngest generation, is growing quickly in population and in significance, especially online. See how this upcoming generation is already impacting communication tactics and purchasing habits.

  • The arrival of summer is so special here. Sun. Longer days. Day trips to the beach. But it also comes with a disclaimer: Wear Your Sunscreen. In that spirit, June was something of a warning label month – from social media consumption to news digestion to what is actually training those AI models.   Ahead…

  • Gen Z has taken the world by storm and the power to be a real driver of change, more so than Gen X or Gen Y before it. Learn how to thoughtfully engage with Gen Z.

  • While Generation Y — more commonly referred to as Millennials — might use out-of-date slang, they still hold enormous influence. Read more about the best communication practices to reach this generation.

  • When fashion trends change (and they usually do), brands struggle. Right now, two behemoths from the last quarter-century are dealing with just that. Shares in Victoria’s Secret are down nearly 50% since the beginning of 2023, while Nike’s shares are down more than 42% since ’22. Both are vying for a comeback. The former leaning…

  • Gen X is the smallest generation by population, but brands should be wary of overlooking this independent and loyal generation. Learn more about how to connect with Gen X.

  • Much as we may like to plan, success often depends upon how communicators react. Whether to amplify, mitigate or create opportunity. Looking in the rearview, we’re highlighting a couple of strong brand responses, as well as continued shakeups, in media and AI. Here’s the May Marketing Minute. Bumble’s Fumble  Bumble faced backlash over a controversial…

  • Flip flops are typically a summer thing, at least around here. Even National Flip Flop Day isn’t until after Memorial Day. But April 2024 felt a bit like a celebration of flip-flops. Cookies. TikTok. ESG. X. There was enough flip-flopping to make any politician proud. And some (or all) of it may have major implications…

  • Madness is the word of the month. And not just because of our favorite basketball tournament (Go Heels). So many events in March reinforced the need — and too often overlooked — core tenets of what we do: managing reputations. Whether proactive or reactive, promoting or protecting, a reputation must always be front and center.…

  • Today isn’t just any day — it’s a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. To honor these amazing individuals, we asked our team a powerful question: “Who is your biggest female role model, and how do they inspire you?” From the unwavering strength of moms to the groundbreaking legacy…