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Cinco de Mayo, it’s a holiday that celebrates a Mexican military victory over the French army in 1862, however, in the United States, it’s a holiday that unites tequila drinkers nationwide. Which got us thinking…what does tequila consumption look like across the country? Are there certain states more likely to reach for the tequila? So, […]
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study on Resonate quantifies customer ROI with Resonate Forrester Consulting conducted a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) to study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize when using Resonate. Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Resonate: Quantified 304% ROI based on three existing customer experiences < 3 […]
According to the National Retail Federation®, 83% of Americans plan to celebrate Mother’s Day in 2021. From cards to jewelry, brunches to bouquets, consumers across the country could spend an average of $220 celebrating moms this May. But, what does Mother’s Day look like as vaccinated numbers tick up? As of today, over 100 million […]
How important is loyalty right now? Forrester predicts “spend on loyalty and retention marketing will increase by 30% as CMOs assert control over the full customer lifecycle.” Over the past year, brands have faced a few different scenarios. Some have desperately worked to retain the customers already in their audience. Some have seen their reach […]
Pop quiz: what’s your favorite fast food fried chicken sandwich? An informal poll here in the Marketing office of Resonate hit on a few of the big players: Chick-Fil-A, Popeyes, McDonald’s (and a shoutout to the rogue vote for Bonchon). Across the country, American chicken connoisseurs are just as split. The fried chicken sandwich wars […]
With consumers stuck close to home over the past year, more and more Americans have taken up gardening — so, what is the opportunity for marketing to gardeners? How do you know what their preferences are? And whether they look like gardeners of the past? We dug (no pun intended) into the holistic, fresh data […]
New Research from Leading Consumer Intelligence Platform Delivers Insights to Help Brands Keep Pace with Pandemic-Preoccupied Shoppers RESTON, Va., March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resonate, the leading provider of A.I.-driven consumer data and analytics, today released its latest State of the Consumer Report, which examines the behavior, sentiment, and values that are guiding […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re turning to a few of the most incredible women we know — our fellow Resonators — to learn more about the experience of women in tech. We asked our colleagues what inspired them to pursue a career in tech, how other women can break into the tech industry, […]
:et’s talk 2021 bank marketing. We’re almost one quarter into the year and it’s time to step back and assess whether our annual plans have set us up for success. With banking customers moving online in record numbers, privacy changes looming on the horizon, fintech companies becoming more disruptive, and consumers feeling an overall sense […]
How can you connect CPG marketing to Gen Z? In a recent Adweek article, Will It Stay or Will It Go?, writer Paul Hiebert cited a study that said, “General Mills has been busy publishing recipes for home bakers—who are home with their ovens all the time now—on websites for brands like Pillsbury and Betty […]
If you’re going to connect with your clients’ target customers, you need to know them on a human level. You need to understand the cultural nuances that drive their values, purchasing decisions, media preferences, and more. And, when it comes to the diversity of Hispanic audiences across the United States, it’s critical that brands and […]
Are Baby Boomer online shoppers at the top of your targeting for 2021? No? Well, they should be. The Washington Post recently published an article diving into the spikes in Baby Boomer online shopping: Baby Boomers, to retailers’ surprise, are the ones dominating online shopping. These shoppers, previously hesitant to click “add to cart” over […]
If you watched the Big Game last night, were you in it for the touchdowns, the halftime show, or, like us, the commercials? The game itself underwhelmed (sorry, Chiefs fans) but, despite slow sells at the start, the ad spots delivered. There were early predictions that ads could overcorrect into the sentimental and the serious […]
If campaigns were targeting all Hispanic groups with a singular message in 2020, they learned on November 3 that you can’t make broad assumptions about groups that might seem similar. We saw firsthand in Florida what happens when campaigns rely on Hispanics as a homogenous voting bloc. Resonate looked deeper — we made zip-code level […]
Before we look at Baby Boomer online shoppers, let’s keep in mind one key fact: E-commerce is the new commerce. Throughout 2020, and now 2021, we closely track consumer sentiment, watching as Americans move their purchases online across verticals and tracking what could entice shoppers back into brick and mortar stores. And, while nearly 70% […]
Alma. It means “soul” in Spanish. And it’s the name of a dynamic, diverse multicultural segmentation agency based in Miami, FL. They are rooted in the belief that brands must tap into the soul of customers in order to connect and cultural understanding is the key to building consumer-brand engagement. An ANA study found that […]
Be honest: how many of you binge watched Schitt’s Creek this year? We’re going to guess more than a few since streaming TV viewers are 45% more likely than the average consumer to say following a TV show is one of their top hobbies. Streaming has been part of everyday American life for a few […]
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re looking at the values that embodied King’s life and mission to fight for civil rights nationwide. How far as a country have we come in the past half a century? How do U.S. adults rank equality and tolerance among top values now? To measure these personal […]
Alma, a Miami-based multicultural advertising and segmentation agency, understands the diverse and dynamic cultural nuances of Hispanics across the country. That’s why they knew they could be a top contender to win a major pitch with a nationwide wellness brand. Connecting Hispanic Segmentation with Diverse, Dynamic Audiences The brand wanted to connect with diverse and […]
‘Tis the season for Christmas streaming! Today, we’re discussing all things holiday streaming, from those who swear by yuletide classics, like “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” to fan favorites (my personal go-to? “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”). The 12 Insights of Christmas Streaming 2020 has been a year of opportunity for streaming and we don’t […]
Just in time for Hanukkah and 8 nights of latkes and sufganiyot, Morning Brew, one of our favorite daily newsletters, shared an article: Holiday Season: Have You Ever Seen a Hanukkah Ad? They pointed out the lack of Hanukkah-specific messaging in an advertising wonderland of red and green and shared a point from a February […]
In an article published this week in The Financial Brand, Steve Touhill, Executive Director, Client Services at Resonate, writes that consumers currently not only want to feel safe physically but financially — and banks and credit unions must factor this attitude into their marketing and communications. Consumers Rate Safety and Security as Top Values Safety […]
Try to keep a dry eye during Etsy’s holiday ads. We dare you. Just kidding. It’s not possible, so don’t even try. So why are tear-jerking ads a win with consumers? Well, first of all, they’re making us cry tears of emotional connection in a year when it’s what we’re missing most. Second, they’re resonating […]
In her latest article, Real-Time Data Will Make or Break Brick-and-Mortar Businesses. So What Can You Do About It?, Resonate CMO Ericka McCoy examines the challenging times facing retail brands, particularly brick-and-mortar retailers. “E-commerce is establishing itself as simply the new commerce” – Ericka Podesta McCoy, Resonate CMO The brick-and-mortar retail experience defined commerce for much […]
Most people are sticking close to home this Thanksgiving weekend. Sports fans are still pumped to see their favorite players back on the screen. Leftovers are calling our name from the fridge (turkey and cranberry sandwich, anyone?). It’s the perfect recipe for a weekend on the couch yelling, “Touchdown!” Who’s Tuning into Thanksgiving Football Games? […]
With a smaller group around the table this year, what can CPG companies expect when it comes to the cleaning products that Thanksgiving hosts are most likely to purchase? We looked at those consumers most likely to buy products specific to the Thanksgiving season and analyzed their attitudes, habits, and purchasing drivers around cleaning up. […]
For the first time, the Masters Tournament is being held in the fall. Due to the unusual nature of this broadcast, ESPN and CBS are teaming up to cover the four-day event, with ESPN airing Thursday and Friday, and CBS taking the weekend. While all these sports viewers are presumably golf fans, we wanted to […]
The holidays may look different this year, but this could be good news for CPG brands as consumers stay home and spend time together gathered ‘round the kitchen. Connecting with Consumers During the Holiday Baking Season As a CPG brand, you’re competing against legacy brands that have a festive history with bakers. Nestle, Baker’s, Ghirardelli, […]
With Thanksgiving just weeks away, time is running out to “wait and see” and consumers are coming to terms with their 2020 holiday travel. Will they stay home or head home for the holidays? Or will they take the necessary precautions to see loved ones? Celebrating the Holidays with Family and Friends this Season To […]
Time is running out. With less than two weeks until the election, you need to hit the exact right audience at the right time with a precisely targeted message. Voters are currently overwhelmed with increasing COVID-19 cases, the ongoing fight for social justice, ongoing Supreme Court nomination hearings and a barrage of negative campaign ads. […]
