In recent years, ethical consumerism has transformed from a niche interest to a mainstream movement, fundamentally shifting marketing strategies and consumer behaviour. As awareness of social and environmental issues grows, consumers increasingly seek brands that align with their values. This blog explores how ethical consumerism is influencing marketing and reshaping the way businesses approach their…
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, fostering strong customer relationships has become the cornerstone of sustained success. Businesses need to go beyond simply closing deals, and strive to cultivate connections with their customers in order to foster loyalty and transform satisfied consumers into advocates for the business. One of the key elements in this process…
Companies across the UK seemingly failed to prepare for the sudden increase in customer calls in the final two quarters of 2022. This is thought to have been brought on by the global economic crisis. Statistically 46% of consumers have been disappointed with calls to a brand over the last 6 months, and this can…
The tougher times of 2022 have created more resilience in e-commerce; businesses have become more agile to remain competitive and this can be seen in 2023. Years ago, only 17.8% of sales were made from online purchases. That number is expected to grow and reach 20.8% in 2023, that’s a 2 percentage point increase in…
In 2022 we saw many changes to social media platforms as we know it. From the rise of TikTok to Meta taking over Facebook, the list is endless, and it looks like 2023 has a lot more in store for us. Join us as we take a look at some social trend predictions for 2023!…
What is a buyer persona? Buyer personas are detailed descriptions of each of your target customers/audience. Based on previous customer and consumer research, each buyer persona describes a different fictional buyer who embodies the identified demographics. These are personality traits, income, relationship status, buying behaviours, and motivations of a specific segment. They help you to…
The importance of marketing within any business remains an important necessity. Its presence allows the customer to be educated on the products and services that a business has to offer. Marketing engages any customer and helps them to make a buying decision. Not only that, the marketing function within a business helps to create and…
It’s around the summer months we all start thinking about taking a break, getting away from it all and chasing the sunshine. Holidays represent a very personal investment, so travel companies would be wise to use the most personal form of marketing – Social Media. Having a dedicated officer, or a whole team where required,…