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The Data Behind Disney’s Success – A Q&A with Jessica Bundy

NewsWhip

And as October 1st marked the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, we wanted to check in with our friend Jessica Bundy, a leader in their research department of Consumer Insight, to learn more. Thanks for joining us, Jessica. In early 2014, Disney Parks decided to bring some of their analysis work in-house.

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What Consumers Think About Travel Technology

Cision

Many are using digital travel technology, a trend that is changing the way consumers interact with airlines, hotel chains and other companies. One key trend is wearable technology. That’s because most of them can’t compare brands, prices and reviews among different providers — the most important feature to many consumers.

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Should Social Media Influence Have an Age Limit?

Mindful Marketing

Obeying social norms like ones for age-appropriate behavior can be helpful for everyone, so why are some older people acting like social media influencers? Encountering a community of half-century and up social media spokespeople seems about as likely as seeing senior citizen sprinters at the upcoming Olympics.

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5 social media marketing predictions for 2015 that are flat-out wrong

Communications Conversations

Yes, those 2015 trends/prediction posts are just starting to roll out. Consider the following stats: 91% of Americans own a cell phone; 61% own a smartphone; mobile ad spending doubled in 2013 and 2014; and, consumers spend 60% of their internet time on a mobile device. A big trend is the use of LinkedIn? Is this 2007?

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Social media livestreams will become acceptable as mainstream ‘news.’. As a former journalist, I struggle with this blurring of the lines between earned and paid media.

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The Top PR Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017. ” Implied links are simply brand mentions that appear in earned or shared media. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies.

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Marketing Trends for 2015: Getting Back to Basics

Polaris

‘Tis the season when brands release heart-warming Christmas videos and marketing bloggers write about the best holiday gift ideas , new year’s resolutions and marketing trends for 2015. In the latter category, they’re talking about the conversion of paid, owned, earned and shared media, content amplification and visual story telling.

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