Could you build a house without first laying a foundation? Clearly, the answer is no. When crafting a social strategy, your content pillars are the foundation from which all your ideas flow. And regardless of whether your business is one or 15 years old, your social strategy should be based on structured content pillars that comprehensively reflect your brand.

Today we’re taking a look at what social content pillars are, the importance of them, and some best practices for identifying and implementing these strategies to ensure that your brand’s social presence resonates well with your target audience…and to prevent your ‘house’ from caving in.

In the crowded marketplace, brand awareness is your secret weapon. Are you ready to stand out from the competition and make your mark?

In honor of National Financial Literacy month and amidst the backdrop of soaring women’s workforce participation hitting an all-time high of 77.8% in 2023, the conversation around financial independence and retirement planning takes on new significance. Young women are highly invested in saving and planning for life’s major milestones such as buying a home, new automobile, and planning for retirement. And although they may be savings savvy, researchers at Yale found that single women see significantly lower returns from buying and selling real estate than single men — paying 2% more and selling for 2% less, on average! Plus, when it comes to retirement, Goldman Sachs found that women are historically impacted by the wage gap, taking time off to raise children, plus having to retire early for health reasons.

To gain insight into one organization’s culture and investments, Event Marketer sat down with Maureen Deacy, director of talent acquisition at Inspira Marketing, to discuss hiring and retention trends amid an ever-evolving workplace. 

In addition to “employee well-being”, click here to read about four trends Inspira's People & Culture team are following, originally published at Event Marketer. 

Social commerce has come a long way in a short time, evolving from a basic “link in bio” to seamlessly integrated, immersive cross-platform shopping experiences. Now, marketers can create curated on-platform stores and test compelling shoppable ad formats that create a more personalized shopping journey. From Pinterest Product Pins to TikTok Shop, there are endless opportunities for brands to entice consumers to “buy now.”

From Connected TV to YouTube, the fact that marketers have countless ways to engage with consumers is both a blessing and a curse. While the potential to reach millions – even billions – is unprecedented, the challenge lies in crafting tailored content for each platform and delivering it effectively to the right audience, at the right time. Feeling overwhelmed? Fear not! Our experts at Inspira have put together the ultimate multi-platform digital marketing checklist.

After years of leaning into performance marketing, the landscape is once again shifting to in-person experiences. According to 2023 Forrester research, more than three-quarters of marketing executives are returning to experiential marketing to educate, engage, and build trust with consumers.

Music festivals, such as Coachella and Lollapalooza, and food experiences, like the New York City Wine & Food Festival, are a natural fit for brands and prime opportunities to build brand love.

Here, we look at how consumers feel about events and the impact that participation has on brands.

Superbowl LVIII–or “58” for those not born during the Roman Empire–is over, but the heat from the ads is still baking. Just like last year, we polled everyone at Inspira Marketing to get their takes on which commercials stuck with them and which faded into obscurity.

Spending is still climbing for Valentine’s Day 2024, but love-struck consumers are looking for deals and value more than ever. We wooed the latest data to examine what V-Day celebrants are buying, including the kind of experiences that don’t fit in a gift bag.