Philip Fortunato recently joined the Inspira team as Content and Trade Facilitating Manager. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

What pops up when you refresh your Instagram feed? Scrolling through the app used to consist of looking at static images and reading the caption underneath.  There was no need to have your volume on. Now, marketers have to work harder to capture their consumers’ attention.

Content has shifted from static images to animated graphics and video, often accompanied by audio.  The shift towards audio/video on Instagram was even cemented by Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri. In June 2021, Mosseri announced that Instagram “is no longer a photo sharing app.”  While Instagram once appealed to just one sense--sight--it now appeals to two. 

Maureen Deacy recently joined the Inspira team as Talent Acquisition Manager. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

Experiential marketing is in a constant state of evolution, and few people have their finger on the pulse quite like Max Lenderman. With a myriad of experience building purpose-centric marketing campaigns that help companies create meaningful relationships with consumers,  Max  demonstrated the value of empathy in marketing campaigns, making brave decisions, and not merely keeping an  eye on the future of the industry, but helping to craft it. 

At this time last year, families with children across the United States were preparing for a school year unlike any other. With classes being conducted remotely, getting technology and work station setups in place was the top priority. This year, it appears that a return to in-person schooling is in order. As families ready themselves for a return to school that more resembles years past, what will their shopping lists look like?

Chloë Deveney recently joined the Inspira team as Client Engagement Coordinator. Get to know the latest addition to the team in this edition of the Employee Spotlight!

Born from 1997-2012, the oldest of Gen Zs are entering adulthood. With this generation accounting for almost a quarter of the United States population and an ever-increasing amount of spending power, brands need to pay attention. How have Gen Z attitudes and behaviors been shaped by the pandemic over the past year? Learn more in the infographic below.

With summer now in full swing, travel is on the agenda for consumers across the globe. In fact, research from YouGov indicates that 77% of global consumers are planning to travel in the next 12 months. While this is welcome news for the travel and hospitality industries after the losses suffered during the pandemic, the reality is that some consumers are much more eager to venture out—and apt to spend—than others.

According to The NPD Group’s 2020 Gamer Segmentation Report, 244 million Americans play video games. That’s about 3 in 4 people, and an increase of 32 million in total since 2018. And gamers are playing more than ever: Nearly one-third of them play more than 15 hours a week.

Recent research commissioned by the Outdoor Foundation has confirmed what we thought to be true: outdoor participation saw huge growth in 2020. In fact, over seven million more Americans partook in outdoor activities compared to 2019—turning to the outdoors for exercise, a change of scenery, and a mental health boost.