Insights
Consumers Shifting Purchasing Attitudes, Says PEOPLE Insiders Panel
American consumers are shifting their purchasing attitudes towards companies and brands during the COVID-19 pandemic. This insight is according to a survey of more than 500 participants over a two-day period released by PEOPLE Insiders Panel, which is comprised of PEOPLE brand enthusiasts. Among the key findings: More than 89 percent are monitoring the treatment of…
Read MoreTracking the Consumer Attitudes of the Effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A study conducted by SFW, a brand growth company based in Raleigh and Greensboro, N.C., demonstrates just how quickly consumer attitudes and sentiment can change when it comes to coronavirus, or COVID-19. In just one week, the level of concern over coronavirus increased substantially, which may greatly impact how consumers shop and spend over the…
Read MoreSeven Keys to Successful Virtual Meetings
With the world deep in the throes of a global pandemic, many leaders are allowing at least a portion of their teams to work from home. “Virtual leadership is a skillset most leaders have not yet had the opportunity to study or to hone, and just ‘winging it’ could be disastrous,” said Peter Montoya, an expert…
Read MorePivot from “Doing” to “Leading” is Critical Step for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are a rising force in business, bringing new ideas and innovative products and services to every sector of the U.S. economy. As part of its long-standing commitment to supporting women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, Qurate Retail Group conducted a survey of more than 1,000 women small business owners on the factors that fuel entrepreneurial success. The…
Read MoreNew Survey Offers Consumer Views on Sustainability
Despite growing interest in sustainability, two major factors are discouraging consumers from purchasing brands with sustainability-oriented practices. According to a global survey from The Conference Board, consumers cite the top deterrents as the price premium associated with sustainable products, as well as communications challenges. The latter entails consumers insufficiently knowing about, trusting and understanding brands’ sustainability claims.…
Read MoreWhat Women (Entrepreneurs) Want
Colorado, California and Washington have the ingredients to help make a successful female entrepreneur, according to the third annual definitive ranking from FitSmallBusiness.com. In this year’s report, it’s all about the “balance” or more specifically, the winning combo: strong economic incentives AND a female-friendly business environment. Some states which were ranked low in years past,…
Read More4 Ways to Improve Facebook Video Marketing
Video marketing is one of the most effective ways to generate leads and boost sales. Video content is engaging, as evidenced by the success of streaming platforms including YouTube and Twitch, and the fact that it’s versatile in the topics it encompasses makes it a smart investment. Nonetheless, there are a few ways for one…
Read MoreMary Kay CMO Contributes Opening Chapter of New Entrepreneurship Book
Go-to-Market Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs: Creating and Exploring Success details some of the most successful and powerful women over the last fifty years, including Mary Kay Ash. Sheryl Adkins-Green, chief marketing officer for Mary Kay Inc., contributed the opening chapter and shares time-honored principles and “keys to success” from Mary Kay Ash, one of the world’s…
Read MoreNew Avon Transforms Its Beauty Offerings
New Avon is putting a fresh face forward under the new ownership of parent company LG Household & Health Care, Ltd. While the iconic brand has a longstanding history of award-winning products, industry-leading innovation and a network of 250,000 sales Representatives throughout North America, Avon will now have access to LG H&H’s world-class R&D capabilities in cosmetics, personal care, fragrance,…
Read MoreNu Skin Achieves Advancements in Science, Technology & Sourcing
Nu Skin‘s 35 years of expertise in beauty and wellness is propelled into the future with a strong emphasis in science, technology and sourcing. Through its published research on gene expression science, award-winning beauty device technology and a 6S quality process to ensure the use of safe, efficacious ingredients, Nu Skin has cemented its leadership…
Read More