Using Market Research to Build Brand Personas

Using Market Research to Build Brand Personas

Much like an actual person, a brand persona is crafted to exude human characteristics that mirror those of the brand’s target audience. In doing so, consumers are more willing and interested in connecting with a brand that speaks their language, and resonates with who...
Influencers in a Post PewDiePie World

Influencers in a Post PewDiePie World

We live in an age of controversy. Whether it’s a tweet from the president, or a YouTuber making a anti-semitic video- we see it all around us. PewDiePie, his real name, Felix Kjellberg, is arguably the most successful YouTuber of all time. Recently he uploaded videos...
SuperShoppers: A New Trend to Plan for this Holiday Season

SuperShoppers: A New Trend to Plan for this Holiday Season

Competing with a household brand name is a common challenge for smaller companies in a similar product category. In the past, consumers have often opted for brand name’s they’re familiar with despite the availability of better options.  Yet today, we are...
How a 3-Star Amazon Review Kills Your 5-Star Communications Program

How a 3-Star Amazon Review Kills Your 5-Star Communications Program

We all know that most US internet users rely on reviews when deciding to purchase a product. But how important is a good review? For services like Amazon, a slight difference in star-rating has a significant impact on whether a customer buys your brand’s product or...
How Moms Use YouTube Videos: New Trends and Insights

How Moms Use YouTube Videos: New Trends and Insights

Today’s moms still control most of the family’s purchases. This makes it essential that we understand how they are discovering, researching and ultimately purchasing products. A recent Google study explored how Moms are using YouTube before and during...