Kira Smelser recently joined the Inspira team as PR, Social, & Content Strategist. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

Over the past year, the pandemic has thrown a wrench into even the best-laid of plans. For those looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle, it's no different. According to the 2021 Deloitte Global Automotive Consumer Study, 34% of Americans have been forced to either accelerate or slow their auto purchasing plans due to the pandemic.

As vaccine roll-out efforts continue to gain momentum, there are signs of hope for a return to normalcy in 2021. Consumers across the country are looking forward to resuming their typical day-to-day activities, but comfort levels can vary drastically from one person to the next. Below, we take a look at nine things to know about where consumers stand on the return to normal this year.

Throughout the month of March, the Inspira team has invited friends, family, and colleagues to join us in "The Great Sockpile," an initiative aimed at collecting much-needed sock donations for homeless shelters in our communities across the nation.

Greer Hardy recently joined the Inspira team as PR, Social, & Content Strategist in our Marketing & Communications department. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

While public health has been the issue at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has had ramifications across all aspects of life. Job losses and economic strife have led to a large decline in consumer activity, with many people choosing to prioritize long-term financial health over non-essential expenses. Vaccinations offer hope for a semblance of normalcy going forward, but some new habits may hold for the long term. To find out seven things you need to know about consumers and their personal finances in 2021, read along below.

On the Pop-Up Biz Podcast, host Susan Sandler meets with brand founders and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest in experiential retail, marketing, and pop-ups. From new business models and creative strategies to technological innovations, there's something for every listener to learn.

While the world of virtual experiences has offered a blank canvas for creativity and an opportunity to reach massive crowds of people from afar, the desire for in-person experiences — and the connection that comes with them — won't be going away. That's why the future will be about hybrid event experiences.

Matt Snow recently joined the Inspira team as Account Director. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

During the pandemic, 83% of adults have changed how they get their food and what they eat. And whether it's mobile ordering, pick-up, or delivery, almost half of consumers are trying a new behavior for the first time. What changes are they making in what they eat and how they shop for it? In this infographic, we take a look.