The holidays can be stressful for everyone. But for moms, holiday shopping and entertaining can add to an already hectic schedule. Although they may be busy, new research into how moms feel about the season and the many ways they celebrate finds that most moms do believe it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Experiential marketing strategies can show busy moms exciting ways to entertain, introduce holiday-themed products, or make shopping fun through experiential pop-up boutiques.
Generation Z isn’t your typical generation of teens. Instead of following trends, they set them; they’re media savvy, sophisticated, and acutely attuned to marketing hype. To win GenZ, brands must be clear about what they stand for, build trust, and provide opportunities for engagement and co-creation. Here, we look at who they are, their social media preferences, and how brands can connect with these 80 million consumers who influence nearly $4 billion in discretionary spending.
After getting his MBA at the University of Colorado, we welcome Jeff Lund back to the Inspira team as a Project Manager! To get to know "JL" better, read along in this edition of the Employee Spotlight.
In an era of change and constantly fluctuating expectations, it can be a challenge for brands to remain relevant. Generations grow older, demographics and preferences blur, and media consumption changes, forcing marketers to adapt their tactics to authentically tap into those audiences. That’s why identifying opportunities to build affinity and relevance through experience, as well as alignment with like-minded brands, is critical.
After spending the summer as an intern in our Account Services department, Amanda Santos has joined the Inspira team full-time as an Account Coordinator! To get to know the Danbury, CT native better, read along in this edition of the Employee Spotlight.
Although Millennials will always be a valuable target for marketers, a new and equally powerful generation of consumers is emerging: Generation Z. Born between 1996 and 2010, this cohort is often referred to as the iGeneration. They have never known the world without the internet, mobile technology, or opinion-influencing peers. They are unapologetically themselves, endeavor to stand out rather than fit in, and are much more sophisticated in their relationships with brands.
We are excited to announce that Inspira Marketing Group has been selected as a finalist in Digiday’s Worklife Awards in the “Most Committed to the Community/Social Good” category.
Research shows that consumers who participate in rewarding experiential brand engagements are 25% more loyal and 200 times more likely to recommend the brand or product. As consumers grow increasingly skeptical of advertising messages, creating one-to-one engagements builds brand trust. And, when consumers recommend the brands they love to friends and family, 83% of Americans say they are more likely to purchase that product or service.
We’ve all heard about the death of retail. Malls have turned into ghost-towns as iconic department stores are slowly withering away. This year alone, almost 4,500 U.S. store closures have been announced, while only about half that have opened. Analysts attribute retail’s downfall to a number of factors: the effects of the Great Recession, technology (mobile and the rise in e-commerce), increased competition from Amazon, and a shift in consumer spending habits - primarily, investing in experiences over goods.