Marketers make ads. Ad blocking software blocks ads. There’s a reasonable assumption that we wouldn’t like each other. Thankfully, there’s hope. While ad blocking is becoming more popular, the facts of the software are often overshadowed by the fear that we’re … Read article
When it comes to banking, women are just as likely as men to have the basics—checking, savings, mortgage, retirement plans. In fact, women typically research and initiate bank relationships for the family. But when it comes to stocks, mutual funds … Read article
They’re tech natives. They’re constantly connected. They value diversity and social justice. And they can’t balance a checkbook. So, how can financial brands turn Gen We’s weakness into a win-win? And (of course) Millennials, too. Well, these people care less … Read article
Patients today are relying heavily on the internet for health and wellness needs. Is your hospital prepared? Stay ahead of the curve with these five key tactics. Provide accurate medical information. Fact: 59 percent of adults search online for health … Read article
Just because a kid has a bank account, it doesn’t mean she knows how to manage it. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggests that many teens aren’t financially literate. The findings, released in … Read article
In three years, Generation Z (also known as Gen We), or those born after 1996 will account for one-third of the U.S. population. While the general public might be tempted to lump them in with Millennials, Gen Z has their … Read article
My college-aged nieces regularly post goofy selfies. Some might say unflattering. Eyes crossed, hair wild, tongues lolling. Anything goes. Their friends respond in kind. #photoshopmenot. We celebrated friend’s birthday recently with a rock climbing trip. It was his 16-year-old daughter’s … Read article
If you don’t like spending hours to think of a four word title, you’re not alone. Creating a good title is work, especially with the added pressure to drive traffic to your blog or website. So, if you want to … Read article
Privacy. What was once the norm is now a luxury. Today, is the age of Facebook and Fitbits. Tracking and tweeting. But yet, when it comes to healthcare, patients still want privacy – but on their own terms. Yes, patients … Read article
Just when you thought you had the whole SEO thing down, the internet shifts to voice activation search. ComScore predicts that 50 percent of all searches will be voice activated by 2020. Users tend to search differently when typing versus … Read article
“That’s 2017.” This from my 14-year-old daughter, Sofia, in response to my confusion over trolls who litter the Money Diaries website. Launched in 2016, Money Diaries is a website featuring more than 100 diaries from women who chronicle their spending over … Read article
The vibe was strategic, energizing and inspiring. Speakers spouted future-forward ideas, consumer insights and timely research. The result? High level fuel to power successful strategies for our clients from the Iconosphere 2017 conference held in Vegas last week. Among the … Read article