Trends
6 top takeaways from MSHPM Conference 2019
We were thrilled to sponsor and attend the annual MSHPM conference earlier this month in Lansing. In case you were unable to attend this year, here are our 6 top takeaways from this enlightening event … Read article
Influencer marketing on a budget.
Influencer marketing has become a leading trend in the last couple years and brands of all sizes and industries want in. And social media has provided a platform for an influencer marketing renaissanc … Read article
How to leverage Instagram Influencers to boost brand popularity.
They’re largely responsible for Instagram’s popularity—which is about 100 million users deep in the U.S. alone. They can take an obscure brand to trendy and convince new audiences to trial. They lift … Read article
“Sparking Joy” has sparked a consumer lifestyle revolution.
“Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time,” explains Marie Kondo, author of the life-changing book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. If you haven’t read the boo … Read article
The latest YouTube trend benefits mental health? We’re listening.
Imagine this: you pull up YouTube, head to the ‘Trending’ section and find that nearly every video features the acronym ASMR. ASM-what? you wonder. This odd sounding phrase is about exactly that … Read article
What consumers expect from bank relationships today.
Personal banking has gotten far less personal in recent years. Financial technology has all but replaced the need for consumers to visit a branch. Yet, banks and credit unions are still investing in b … Read article
Astrology and advertising: Do the stars affect consumer spending?
I pay attention to astrology about as much as the next person. I read my horoscope a few times a month. I own a necklace with the constellation of my sign, Aquarius. And I take the occasional astrolog … Read article
63% of Millennials overspend to keep up with Facebook friends.
Keeping up with the Joneses? The concept of constantly comparing yourself to your neighbor is one that, unfortunately, still plagues people – especially when they’re scrolling through picture-perfect … Read article
Shoppers want help from technology and social media, not sales associates.
When I’m shopping (in stores and online), I’m also having a full-on fashion show. I’m sending photos of potential purchases with texts like, “Do you like this?” and “Where could I wear that?” But for … Read article
Healthcare Checkup – December 2018
Siri can help you say goodbye to E. coli and salmonella? Why aren’t patients using your patient portal? You don’t have to sell pizza and wrapping paper for the PTA fundraiser? Find out why and view th … Read article






















