Video ads aren’t just another marketing tool, they’re a complete game-changer. With its knack for grabbing attention and telling compelling stories, video has a magical ability to turn heads and win hearts (and wallets!). Inspira’s latest infographic breaks down some key reasons why when it comes to creating ads, smart marketers should be doubling down on their video investment.

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment. Trends across multiple studies reveal that consumers are holding companies accountable and demanding that they behave in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way. In fact, a global study from Mastercard found that three-in-five consumers say it’s now more important than ever before to commit to sustainable practices. Plus, a study from McKinsey and NielsenIQtracked sales data (not just consumer sentiment) and found that companies that are bringing environmentally and socially responsible products to market are outpacing their less eco-friendly competitors – by 56%.

Considering these trends, Inspira's latest infographic delves into the top six strategies your brand can adopt to enhance eco-efficiency in its activations. Increasing profitability while embracing environmental responsibility? It's a definite win-win.

Reputation is everything...and although we’re not here to discuss a Taylor Swift album, we are here to talk about your brand’s industry reputation. Did you know that 91% of consumers say local branch reviews impact their overall perceptions of big brands¹?  Plus, after conducting a local search, 76% of users will visit a store within a day².

With Inspira’s latest infographic, we’ll dive into the importance of investing in local market SEO and social strategies by exploring consumer habits when researching businesses and consumer expectations when leaving reviews, plus we provide key takeaways your business should implement today to improve the impact from your closest consumers (literally).

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.

After years of pent-up demand, car shopping is back. According to Mintel, 40% of US consumers are looking to purchase a new vehicle in the next year.¹ Although S&P Global Mobility reports that brand loyalty is on a rebound since it’s 8-year low in 2022, a recent Cars.com survey found that 75% of its website users said they were undecided on a make or model, signaling an opportunity for brands to gain new consumers.² In our latest infographic, we explore which brands remain top-of-mind for consumers, the electric vehicle landscape, and key digital shopping habits.

With more choices across the drinks spectrum than ever before, Millennials and Gen Z are foregoing wine for other options. Our latest webinar, Uncorking Potential: Strategies for Enticing Millennials and Gen Z to Wine, offered insight into these elusive consumers and how to effectively engage them, and below we've summarized some of the session's really grape (we mean, great) data.

Though inflation continues to slow, consumers are still looking to save at the grocery store. Store brands might be the answer for some, but brand loyalty is still a factor. Check our latest infographic about how consumers are feeling about their dollars and your brand. 

Summer is in full bloom, and interest in attending summer events in 2023 is bouncing back. In fact, 81% of attendees surveyed plan to spend as much or more on live events/experiences in summer 2023 than they did in 2022.₁ 

Juneteenth is here, and while it is a time to celebrate it’s also a sobering reminder of the work still to be done.

The economy may be sluggish, but that hasn’t stopped consumers from showing their love and appreciation for the special women in their lives.