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Streetwear Meets Speed: How Car Culture and Fashion Collide
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Streetwear Meets Speed: How Car Culture and Fashion Collide

Streetwear has evolved from subculture to global style authority—now it’s shifting gears and making waves in the automotive world. Today’s style-consc…

4/24/2025
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How Netflix’s Global Hits Outperform Disney’s Multicultural Efforts
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How Netflix’s Global Hits Outperform Disney’s Multicultural Efforts

2/24/2026
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Jaden Smith’s Louboutin Partnership and the Rise of Identity-Driven Fashion Tribes
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Jaden Smith’s Louboutin Partnership and the Rise of Identity-Driven Fashion Tribes

2/6/2026
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Why Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell Win Multicultural Loyalty
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Why Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell Win Multicultural Loyalty

3/5/2026
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Not Using Online Panels in Your Market Research? It’s Time to Change That

The B2C and B2B business landscape is constantly in flux. One thing that has not changed, however, is that making informed decisions is the key to suc…

10/5/2023
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Fashion Fair + Black Opal: Reclaiming Cultural Relevance for a New Generation of Beauty Consumers
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Fashion Fair + Black Opal: Reclaiming Cultural Relevance for a New Generation of Beauty Consumers

3/10/2026
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NABJ + Essence Magazine: Capturing Black Women’s Political Reality in Real Time
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NABJ + Essence Magazine: Capturing Black Women’s Political Reality in Real Time

3/10/2026
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Culture, Branding, and Ad Perception: Why Culture, Not Creativity, Determines Brand Success
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Culture, Branding, and Ad Perception: Why Culture, Not Creativity, Determines Brand Success

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The "Aesthetic" Economy: How GenZ Black Creators Are Reclaiming Digital IP
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The "Aesthetic" Economy: How GenZ Black Creators Are Reclaiming Digital IP

Our 2026 Trend Report identifies a massive shift in how intellectual property is handled in decentr…

3/1/2026
Gen Alpha’s Holiday Influence: Trends, Tastes, and the Power of Digital Culture
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Gen Alpha’s Holiday Influence: Trends, Tastes, and the Power of Digital Culture

Recently, Gen Alpha made social waves by feverishly embracing the cryptic phrase “6-7” (pronounced “…

1/9/2026
Cars Are Cultural Objects, And Identity Shapes What Americans Drive
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Cars Are Cultural Objects, And Identity Shapes What Americans Drive

For decades, the auto industry has treated cars as rational, necessary purchases, with a checklist t…

2/12/2026
The "Soft Life" Scholarship: Why Universities Are Rebranding Student Wellness
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The "Soft Life" Scholarship: Why Universities Are Rebranding Student Wellness

In a landmark move, three major HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have announce…

3/1/2026
The EV Disconnect: Why Black and Multicultural Consumers Aren’t Buying
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The EV Disconnect: Why Black and Multicultural Consumers Aren’t Buying

From the outside, the electric vehicle story looks clean and linear. Adoption is rising. Infrastruct…

1/24/2026
What Streetwear Says About Your Next Car Purchase
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What Streetwear Says About Your Next Car Purchase

Streetwear was once the uniform of skate kids and hip-hop artists. But what used to be fashion’s scr…

3/5/2026
Why Marriott, Airbnb, and Delta Still Misread Black and Latino Travelers– and What It’s Costing Them
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Why Marriott, Airbnb, and Delta Still Misread Black and Latino Travelers– and What It’s Costing Them

In 2025, travel isn’t just leisure; it is identity work. It is culture, safety, belonging, and narra…

1/17/2026
The Broadband Divide: What Telecom Brands Don’t Understand
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The Broadband Divide: What Telecom Brands Don’t Understand

For decades, the broadband gap has been framed as a technical problem. Coverage maps. Deployment tim…

1/29/2026
The "Glow Up" Economy: Tracking the $2B Shift in GenZ Black Beauty
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The "Glow Up" Economy: Tracking the $2B Shift in GenZ Black Beauty

The Challenge How did a niche digital aesthetic move from TikTok subcultures to a multi-billion doll…

3/2/2026
Why Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell Win Multicultural Loyalty
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Why Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell Win Multicultural Loyalty

Loyalty in the modern food economy is no longer driven primarily by taste, convenience, or even pric…

3/5/2026
Architecture of Identity: The Rise of Modern Afro-Minimalism
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Architecture of Identity: The Rise of Modern Afro-Minimalism

In the heart of Lagos , Johannesburg , and Atlanta , a new visual language is being built. Moving…

3/1/2026
Jaden Smith’s Louboutin Partnership and the Rise of Identity-Driven Fashion Tribes
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Jaden Smith’s Louboutin Partnership and the Rise of Identity-Driven Fashion Tribes

When Christian Louboutin , one of the most storied houses in luxury footwear, named Jaden Smith as…

2/6/2026
Decoding the "Third Space": Why GenZ is Building Virtual Community Centers
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Decoding the "Third Space": Why GenZ is Building Virtual Community Centers

The Challenge As physical community centers in urban hubs face gentrification and closure, where is…

3/2/2026
The Algorithmic Vernacular: How AI is Reshaping AAVE in 2026
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The Algorithmic Vernacular: How AI is Reshaping AAVE in 2026

Executive Summary As Large Language Models (LLMs) become the primary interface for digital creation,…

3/2/2026
How Netflix’s Global Hits Outperform Disney’s Multicultural Efforts
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How Netflix’s Global Hits Outperform Disney’s Multicultural Efforts

For decades, Hollywood has treated cultural differences as a pesky problem to be solved rather than…

2/24/2026
Fashion Fair + Black Opal: Reclaiming Cultural Relevance for a New Generation of Beauty Consumers
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Fashion Fair + Black Opal: Reclaiming Cultural Relevance for a New Generation of Beauty Consumers

The Context Fashion Fair and Black Opal are iconic beauty brands with deep cultural roots in serving…

3/10/2026
NABJ + Essence Magazine: Capturing Black Women’s Political Reality in Real Time
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NABJ + Essence Magazine: Capturing Black Women’s Political Reality in Real Time

The Context Following Donald Trump’s highly publicized Q&A session at the NABJ annual convention, me…

3/10/2026
Culture, Branding, and Ad Perception: Why Culture, Not Creativity, Determines Brand Success
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Culture, Branding, and Ad Perception: Why Culture, Not Creativity, Determines Brand Success

The Context In the current advertising ecosystem, culture determines whether brands earn attention,…

3/10/2026
Streetwear Meets Speed: How Car Culture and Fashion Collide
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Streetwear Meets Speed: How Car Culture and Fashion Collide

Streetwear has evolved from subculture to global style authority—now it’s shifting gears and making…

4/24/2025
Interview With Rhonesha Byng
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Interview With Rhonesha Byng

Rhonesha Byng has been rewriting the narrative of ambition for over a decade, long before media plat…

7/23/2025
Crypto & Culture: Minority Investors Leading the Cryptocurrency Charge
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Crypto & Culture: Minority Investors Leading the Cryptocurrency Charge

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment into a global financial powerhouse, with the mark…

1/2/2025
DOE Survey
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DOE Survey

THEJEMBE and QuestionPro surveyed 1,000 college students to understand their views on a potential D…

4/19/2025
MrBeast and Feastables: A New Era in Gen Z Marketing
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MrBeast and Feastables: A New Era in Gen Z Marketing

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has long been dominated by traditional marketing strategi…

2/12/2025
The Power of Cultural Listening: Ralph Lauren vs. American Eagle
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The Power of Cultural Listening: Ralph Lauren vs. American Eagle

It’s one thing to feature diversity in your campaign. It’s another thing entirely to understand the…

8/5/2025
The Global Plot Twist Hollywood Didn’t See Coming
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The Global Plot Twist Hollywood Didn’t See Coming

Always more than just an industry, Hollywood also functions as a powerful and effective cultural bar…

7/3/2025
Food Brands Don’t Just Feed Us. They Shape Us.
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Food Brands Don’t Just Feed Us. They Shape Us.

Let’s be honest: no one is buying oat milk because they just like the taste. In 2025, food is the le…

8/26/2025
Who’s Missing From Your Data? Cultural Gaps in the AI Era
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Who’s Missing From Your Data? Cultural Gaps in the AI Era

Data is the rocket fuel behind AI. But if your tank is half-empty– missing entire communities, cultu…

12/20/2025
How ChatGPT is Redefining Culturally Competent Healthcare
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How ChatGPT is Redefining Culturally Competent Healthcare

The world is growing increasingly multicultural, and equitable healthcare access remains a pressing…

1/10/2025
How Snoop Dogg Became a Marketing Powerhouse
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How Snoop Dogg Became a Marketing Powerhouse

How Snoop Dogg Became a Marketing Powerhouse In the 1990s, Snoop Dogg’s laid-back drawl and unapolog…

1/2/2025
Desi Dollars Are Speaking. Are You Listening?
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Desi Dollars Are Speaking. Are You Listening?

When marketers envision the next frontier of luxury, the default setting tends to land on coastal We…

6/25/2025
DEI is the Engine of STEM in the United States
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DEI is the Engine of STEM in the United States

If the United States wishes to be a competitor in the global economy, bolstering the STEM talent poo…

4/10/2025
Instagram Entrepreneurship and the Power of Cultural Identity
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Instagram Entrepreneurship and the Power of Cultural Identity

The rise of Instagram as a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs has transformed both the way we thin…

5/28/2025
How the “Tunnel Walk” Became a Showcase of Black Style
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How the “Tunnel Walk” Became a Showcase of Black Style

For fashion-aware, eagle-eyed basketball fans, the NBA tunnel arrivals have been must-see TV for y…

1/2/2025
Tesla’s Gigafactories and Multicultural Workforce Integration
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Tesla’s Gigafactories and Multicultural Workforce Integration

The integration and retention of a multicultural workforce in tech-driven factories present both imm…

1/10/2025
Navigating America’s Shifting Landscape: A Call for Identity Consciousness
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Navigating America’s Shifting Landscape: A Call for Identity Consciousness

In the wake of the 2024 election, America finds itself in the midst of a transformative period. With…

3/4/2025
Soft Boy vs. Sigma Male: Redefining Masculinity in Men’s Brands
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Soft Boy vs. Sigma Male: Redefining Masculinity in Men’s Brands

Modern masculinity is evolving, blending emotional openness with strength. This infographic dives in…

5/22/2025
Why Anime Culture is a Branding Goldmine
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Why Anime Culture is a Branding Goldmine

For years, anime occupied the margins of Western entertainment, often dismissed as a niche interest…

4/23/2025
Kendrick Lamar, Black Culture, and What Brands Can Learn
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Kendrick Lamar, Black Culture, and What Brands Can Learn

Kendrick Lamar’s NFL Super Bowl halftime show was more than just entertainment. It was a mastercla…

2/18/2025
Ozempic, Culture, and Trust in Minority Communities
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Ozempic, Culture, and Trust in Minority Communities

The global conversation about weight loss drugs has rapidly intensified, as has the guessing game of…

2/26/2025
Black Women’s Car Preferences Across Generations
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Black Women’s Car Preferences Across Generations

Black women are increasingly influential in the automotive market, demonstrating a complex and evolv…

1/2/2025
Multicultural Audiences Are Redefining Luxury
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Multicultural Audiences Are Redefining Luxury

Luxury has long been associated with exclusivity, heritage, and the more traditional markers of weal…

1/2/2025
Tyler Perry, Rihanna, and LeBron: A Billionaire Blueprint for Equity
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Tyler Perry, Rihanna, and LeBron: A Billionaire Blueprint for Equity

As we move deeper into the 21st century, the face of modern wealth is changing. In industries histor…

2/5/2025
Gen Z is Redefining Fine Dining
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Gen Z is Redefining Fine Dining

For decades, fine dining has meant images of starched white tablecloths, hushed conversations, and m…

6/20/2025
Dupe Culture: Knockoffs Are Reshaping Brand Loyalty
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Dupe Culture: Knockoffs Are Reshaping Brand Loyalty

In the old days, luxury used to be about exclusivity– a carefully gatekept world of status symbols a…

3/21/2025
Cultural Identity is Shaping the Future of Premium CPG
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Cultural Identity is Shaping the Future of Premium CPG

In the not-too-distant past, premium packaged goods were a niche category reserved for a specific ty…

4/29/2025
Interview With Jeff Moster
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Interview With Jeff Moster

In addition to his role in wealth management, Jeff Moster is deeply committed to uplifting Chicago’s…

5/21/2025
Driving Innovation: The Power of DEI in STEM
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Driving Innovation: The Power of DEI in STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields are at the heart of innovation and economic…

4/24/2025
Modern Horror Movies and Representation: A Jumpscare Bringing Fairness
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Modern Horror Movies and Representation: A Jumpscare Bringing Fairness

When it comes to Hollywood, it might seem inappropriate to bring out Charles Dickens’ famous line, “…

11/7/2025
Your Resume is a Vibe: Gen Z’s Branding Playbook
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Your Resume is a Vibe: Gen Z’s Branding Playbook

When Gen Z logs into TikTok, they aren’t mindlessly scrolling or just killing time. They’re building…

7/23/2025
The Potential of Video Game Culture
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The Potential of Video Game Culture

The home video game industry has been a notable yet not dominant part of the retail market since the…

6/3/2025
Mainstream Is a Myth. Why Cultural “Niches” Are Where the Money Is
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Mainstream Is a Myth. Why Cultural “Niches” Are Where the Money Is

With our fractured, atomized media landscape, the idea of mainstream is more illusion than reality.…

9/11/2025
Tech, Trust, & TikTok: How Gen Z Shops for Cars
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Tech, Trust, & TikTok: How Gen Z Shops for Cars

It’s become on-brand for Gen Z to rewrite the rules of engagement for many industries, and this gene…

7/10/2025
Auntie Power: The Market Force You’re Ignoring
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Auntie Power: The Market Force You’re Ignoring

When brands chase fleeting trends or obsess over Gen Z virality, they often overlook a powerful, ste…

7/15/2025
Lessons from the 2025 Met Gala
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Lessons from the 2025 Met Gala

The 2025 Met Gala, themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, offered more than its usual parade of…

5/15/2025
Why Gen Z is Choosing Trades Over Universities
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Why Gen Z is Choosing Trades Over Universities

For decades, university education has been heralded as the cornerstone of success, the expected path…

1/2/2025
Netflix, Love, and the Black Culture Gap
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Netflix, Love, and the Black Culture Gap

Netflix’s recent lineup of dating shows featuring Black cast members has done more than stir drama;…

7/29/2025
Why Cultural Fluency Is the New Premium for Insurance
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Why Cultural Fluency Is the New Premium for Insurance

Insurance has always sold itself as certainty. A promise that when the unexpected arrives, someone h…

12/5/2025
White Rural Men Still Have Buying Power
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White Rural Men Still Have Buying Power

Consumer demographics are constantly in flux. And brands often find themselves chasing the latest tr…

3/28/2025
The Ethnic Food Aisle Is a Relic, And Your Brand Might Be Too
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The Ethnic Food Aisle Is a Relic, And Your Brand Might Be Too

One day soon, the “ethnic food aisle” will read like a museum exhibit. A curious fossil of how we us…

10/2/2025
Wellness Is Political Now. Your Brand’s “Self-Care Sunday” Isn’t Cutting It
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Wellness Is Political Now. Your Brand’s “Self-Care Sunday” Isn’t Cutting It

Wellness isn’t about overpriced lavender candles on a Sunday anymore. It’s about fairness, survival,…

9/18/2025
Nomadness Travel Tribe and the Black Travel Renaissance
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Nomadness Travel Tribe and the Black Travel Renaissance

If you haven’t yet noticed on TikTok or Instagram, the tourism industry is experiencing a travel ren…

1/2/2025
Beauty Has a Language. Gen Z Doesn’t Speak Yours
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Beauty Has a Language. Gen Z Doesn’t Speak Yours

For decades, beauty has been fluent in one dominant tongue: aspiration. Glossy, filtered, and more i…

10/23/2025
Are Brands Missing the Modest Fashion Boom?
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Are Brands Missing the Modest Fashion Boom?

With award season winding down, we’ll have to wait until later this year for the parade of the next…

3/7/2025
Mental Health, Black Identity, and What Brands Keep Missing
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Mental Health, Black Identity, and What Brands Keep Missing

The dialogue around mental health has gotten louder in recent years, but unfortunately for Black com…

6/17/2025
AI Can’t Read the Room: Why Cultural Intelligence Still Needs Humans
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AI Can’t Read the Room: Why Cultural Intelligence Still Needs Humans

It’s tempting to believe that with every model upgrade, AI will one day know culture as well as we d…

10/17/2025
EVs, Equity, and the Road to Inclusion
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EVs, Equity, and the Road to Inclusion

Culture is driving the car business, yet auto brands are still speaking like they’re selling metal a…

11/10/2025
BBL Bodies, Branding, and the New Economics of Beauty
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BBL Bodies, Branding, and the New Economics of Beauty

The cultural canon of beauty is constantly shifting. Still, few trends have reverberated across so m…

6/20/2025
The Business of Afrofuturism in Media and Marketing
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The Business of Afrofuturism in Media and Marketing

Afrofuturism, once a cultural undercurrent largely confined to niche communities and academic circle…

6/3/2025
Skip the Rainbow Wash: What LGBTQ+ Consumers Actually Want From Brands
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Skip the Rainbow Wash: What LGBTQ+ Consumers Actually Want From Brands

Every June, the corporate internet explodes in color. Logos bloom in rainbow gradients, social feeds…

10/10/2025
When Culture Votes With Its Wallet: Survey Insights From Ralph Lauren vs. American Eagle
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When Culture Votes With Its Wallet: Survey Insights From Ralph Lauren vs. American Eagle

Brands love to believe they know their audience. But when culture pushes back, it’s rarely subtle. R…

9/4/2025
Why Culture Drives Brand Loyalty Among First-Gen Consumers
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Why Culture Drives Brand Loyalty Among First-Gen Consumers

For the millions of first-generation immigrants in the U.S., brand loyalty isn’t just about product…

3/13/2025
Did Audiences Enjoy Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show?
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Did Audiences Enjoy Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show?

A study conducted by TheJembe surveyed over 700 respondents who watched Kendrick Lamar ’s Super Bow…

2/19/2025
Cultural Fluency Is the New Demographic Data
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Cultural Fluency Is the New Demographic Data

In the not-too-distant past, there was a time when brands thought they could cobble together the pie…

8/13/2025
Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ and the Gatekeeping of the Lifestyle Space
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Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ and the Gatekeeping of the Lifestyle Space

The contours of the lifestyle industry have been stretched and pulled over the years, even making sp…

4/5/2025
Shuttering the Department of Education Rewrites America’s Economic Future
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Shuttering the Department of Education Rewrites America’s Economic Future

From the classrooms of inner-city schools to Wall Street, the repercussions of the decision to close…

3/15/2025
DEI on Clearance: When Inclusion Gets Marked Down, So Does Your Brand
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DEI on Clearance: When Inclusion Gets Marked Down, So Does Your Brand

Some brands are quietly taking down their diversity signs. The language of “inclusion” that was once…

11/18/2025
Tourism Is Identity Work Now, Not Just Leisure
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Tourism Is Identity Work Now, Not Just Leisure

For many travelers, tourism is less about packing bags and more about packing identity. When someone…

9/25/2025
Culture Writes the Playbook
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Culture Writes the Playbook

“Culture Writes the Playbook” isn’t just a headline. It’s the reality brands are navigating. Our lat…

9/17/2025
From Billboard to Backchannel: Where Audiences Actually See Your Ads Now
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From Billboard to Backchannel: Where Audiences Actually See Your Ads Now

Last summer in New York, Gucci covered an entire building with a mural teasing its new campaign. T…

8/21/2025
Jake Paul and the Future of Pro Sports
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Jake Paul and the Future of Pro Sports

Jake Paul’s career shift from content creator to professional boxer is no longer just a curiosity fo…

1/2/2025
Anthony Mackie’s Captain America and Consumer Culture
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Anthony Mackie’s Captain America and Consumer Culture

When Anthony Mackie officially picked up the shield of Captain America, it wasn’t just a simple cast…

4/8/2025
‘Soft Boy’ vs. ‘Sigma Male’: The Masculinity Debate in Men’s Brands
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‘Soft Boy’ vs. ‘Sigma Male’: The Masculinity Debate in Men’s Brands

By now, the ongoing debate about masculinity has touched every corner of the internet, inflaming pas…

5/6/2025
The Street Wear Market
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The Street Wear Market

This infographic report illustrates how streetwear is no longer a youth-driven movement like hip h…

1/29/2024
How Obama Used Marketing to Capture Millennials
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How Obama Used Marketing to Capture Millennials

In political marketing, few figures have captured the vibe of an era like Barack Obama. His rise to…

7/13/2024
The Power of Telenovelas: Spanish-Language Programming And Consumer Behavior
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The Power of Telenovelas: Spanish-Language Programming And Consumer Behavior

Telenovelas , with their dramatic storylines, compelling characters, and emotional depth, hold uniqu…

3/25/2024
Language Matters: How Language Influences Tech Purchases Among Minority Demographics
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Language Matters: How Language Influences Tech Purchases Among Minority Demographics

Technology can often feel like a runaway train, leaving behind consumers who might not speak the dom…

4/19/2024
6 Brands Driving Social Change and Capturing Younger Consumers
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6 Brands Driving Social Change and Capturing Younger Consumers

Brands are no longer content with just selling products. The brands on the top of the must-have list…

7/13/2024
A Quick Look at Sneaker Culture
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A Quick Look at Sneaker Culture

An infographic report about the global sneaker market that addresses luxury and streetwear brands,…

4/8/2024
Digital Platforms & Asian American Consumers
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Digital Platforms & Asian American Consumers

Far from being a monolith, the Asian American market is culturally diverse and nuanced in a way that…

7/16/2024
Socially Conscious Brands & Young Consumers
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Socially Conscious Brands & Young Consumers

When brands make a social or cultural misstep, a younger consumer will call them out first. Younge…

7/16/2024
Diverse Audience Data Is the Future of Advertising
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Diverse Audience Data Is the Future of Advertising

Seismic cultural shifts and increasingly complex consumer identities have pushed advertising far bey…

11/7/2024
The Rise and Diversity in Country Music
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The Rise and Diversity in Country Music

An infographic report that illustrates the rise of country music among various generations and h…

4/8/2024
Meghan Markle’s New Lifestyle Brand Is Already Struggling– Leaning Into Her Diverse Heritage Could Help
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Meghan Markle’s New Lifestyle Brand Is Already Struggling– Leaning Into Her Diverse Heritage Could Help

Get 20 people in a room, and each of those 20 people will have many opinions on Meghan Markle and…

4/29/2024
The Challenge of AI and Culture: Racial and Cultural Profiling and Its Impact on Minorities
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The Challenge of AI and Culture: Racial and Cultural Profiling and Its Impact on Minorities

While artificial intelligence (AI) is already making our lives a little easier (notice how apps for…

7/13/2024
Beyoncé And The Role of Black Musicians in Country Music
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Beyoncé And The Role of Black Musicians in Country Music

American music is a rich tapestry of influences and inspirations, and the connections between genres…

3/22/2024
Afrobeats Ascendency: The Rise of Nigerian Music in America and Beyond
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Afrobeats Ascendency: The Rise of Nigerian Music in America and Beyond

While most of the news about music in America in recent years has been caught in an endless loop of…

9/12/2024
Vоісеѕ Of Rеѕіlіеnсе
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Vоісеѕ Of Rеѕіlіеnсе

Black women comprise about 7% of the total U.S. population and have considerable influence as consum…

9/5/2024
Interview With Monica Eng
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Interview With Monica Eng

Seasoned journalist and Medill School of Journalism lecturer Monica Eng is a James Beard award-winni…

6/15/2024
Hispanic Americans and Spanish-language Programming
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Hispanic Americans and Spanish-language Programming

A look into the U.S. Hispanic population, including language , brand preferences and how they’re re…

4/8/2024
Understanding Consumer Food Preferences Across Generations
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Understanding Consumer Food Preferences Across Generations

Understanding consumer preferences in the realm of food is a dynamic and intricate process, influenc…

1/4/2024
The ‘Mob Wife’ Trend: A Nostalgic Throwback or a Modern Reinvention of 90s Luxe Hip-Hop Style?
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The ‘Mob Wife’ Trend: A Nostalgic Throwback or a Modern Reinvention of 90s Luxe Hip-Hop Style?

In the revolving door of fashion’s cyclical machine, trends are often reincarnated, drawing inspirat…

3/29/2024
Hair Care Market for Black Women
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Hair Care Market for Black Women

The black haircare industry is expected to surpass $6 billion in revenue by 2026. By The Numbers gen…

2/9/2024
The Continued Rise of Streaming
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The Continued Rise of Streaming

With streaming services emerging as the dominant media format, traditional media struggles to mainta…

7/16/2024
The Data and Cultural Factors Behind Taylor Swift’s Fame
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The Data and Cultural Factors Behind Taylor Swift’s Fame

There is fame. Then there is generational fame. The latter includes prominence and fortune, but the…

1/8/2024
An Analysis of Black Women in Entrepreneurship
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An Analysis of Black Women in Entrepreneurship

Have you ever heard of Madam C.J. Walker? You should know her: Walker is considered history’s first…

3/19/2024
The Next Step for Big Box Stores
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The Next Step for Big Box Stores

Since the late 1990s, the American retail landscape has changed tremendously, as a number of “big bo…

11/7/2024
The Rise of the Indian American in Politics
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The Rise of the Indian American in Politics

Some things seem both endless and cyclical: Midwest winters, The Walking Dead , and Madonna’s thirs…

1/30/2024
Why Minority Athletes Are Powerhouses of Influence in the Branding World
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Why Minority Athletes Are Powerhouses of Influence in the Branding World

There has probably never been a moment when the intersection of sports, culture, and commerce has be…

7/13/2024
Game On: The NFL’s Playbook to Win Over Younger Fans With Pop Culture
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Game On: The NFL’s Playbook to Win Over Younger Fans With Pop Culture

The world of sports entertainment is constantly evolving, but the NFL has placed its bets on a str…

2/2/2024
The Meghan Markle Effect
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The Meghan Markle Effect

All eyes are on what Meghan Markle is wearing whenever she steps out. In what has been called the ‘…

5/23/2024
The Demographics of the Streaming Versus Cable Battle
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The Demographics of the Streaming Versus Cable Battle

How Americans watch TV has changed over the last two decades, and who watches what type of TV platfo…

6/24/2024
Why Nike, Adidas, and Reebok Are Losing Their Grip on Minority Consumers
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Why Nike, Adidas, and Reebok Are Losing Their Grip on Minority Consumers

While trends and must-have lists have run their courses many times over in fashion, brands like Nike…

7/13/2024
A Look Inside the Digital Fashion Fandom of Young Asian Americans
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A Look Inside the Digital Fashion Fandom of Young Asian Americans

Digital culture is constantly evolving on every level, and young Asian Americans have emerged as a d…

7/13/2024
Zendaya, Issa, and Ayo: Black Women Are The New Power Players in Hollywood
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Zendaya, Issa, and Ayo: Black Women Are The New Power Players in Hollywood

In Hollywood’s glittering universe, a new generation of Black women is rewriting the rules, redefini…

7/13/2024
The Evolving Global Luxury Market
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The Evolving Global Luxury Market

The idea of what is considered ‘luxury’ is changing, driven by marketing strategies targeting younge…

6/24/2024
Interview With Kim Davis
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Interview With Kim Davis

In the multiverse of professional sports, few arenas have been as traditionally homogenous as hockey…

11/21/2024
The Elevation of Afrocentric Gaming: Empowering Cultural Narratives in eSports and Gaming
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The Elevation of Afrocentric Gaming: Empowering Cultural Narratives in eSports and Gaming

The gaming and eSports industry is transforming. Global gaming revenue is estimated to be about $55…

4/9/2024
What Now? Black Women and the 2024 Election
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What Now? Black Women and the 2024 Election

While half the country reveled in the afterglow of President-Elect Donald Trump’s win in the waning…

12/10/2024
Strategic Approaches for Brands to Capitalize on the Diversity of the Latino Audience
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Strategic Approaches for Brands to Capitalize on the Diversity of the Latino Audience

The Latino audience in the U.S. represents a mosaic of cultures, languages, and traditions, offering…

12/7/2024
The Rise Of Snacking Among Young Consumers
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The Rise Of Snacking Among Young Consumers

Discover the evolving snack landscape among today’s youth and how brands are adapting to meet thei…

4/22/2024
Do Celebrity Political Endorsements Influence Minority Voters?
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Do Celebrity Political Endorsements Influence Minority Voters?

Let’s face it– we are all election-fatigued at this point, perhaps even still a bit hungover from 20…

11/7/2024
Why Are Stanley Cup Tumblers Flying Off the Shelves? – A Deep Dive
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Why Are Stanley Cup Tumblers Flying Off the Shelves? – A Deep Dive

A mundane object seems to burst into the media and consumer awareness unexpectedly. People line out…

3/7/2024
Diversity And AI
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Diversity And AI

While the excitement over the potential of AI has captured out attention, the persistent lack of div…

7/16/2024
The LGBTQ + Audience
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The LGBTQ + Audience

An infographic report on the global spending power of the LGBTQ+ audience and how it stands to gener…

1/29/2024
Gen Z, Intersectional Identity, and Brand Messaging
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Gen Z, Intersectional Identity, and Brand Messaging

One of the major challenges facing brands is how to crystalize and refine their messaging across all…

11/7/2024
Interview With Dr. Dravon James
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Interview With Dr. Dravon James

Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women t…

1/31/2024
‘Sephora Teens’ and the Power of TikTok Marketing
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‘Sephora Teens’ and the Power of TikTok Marketing

If you have been on TikTok, you have undoubtedly seen them– the insanely popular videos of beauty in…

2/3/2024
A Snack Revolution: How Minority Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Mealtime
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A Snack Revolution: How Minority Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Mealtime

It comes as a surprise to no one that time is hard to come by. And the way we take our meals is unde…

3/22/2024
Interview With Jimmy Jean Baptiste
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Interview With Jimmy Jean Baptiste

Spanning over a decade, Jimmy Jean Baptiste Kernisant’s career began in Spain, where he excelled as…

1/31/2024
Sustainability and Black Consumers: A Growing Demand for Ethical Choices
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Sustainability and Black Consumers: A Growing Demand for Ethical Choices

Climate change and environmental degradation dominate the global discourse, transitioning sustainabi…

9/12/2024
The NFL and GenZ
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The NFL and GenZ

A look at the Gen Z fanbase in the NFL shows a slow, steady growth among this audience. By the numbe…

2/16/2024
Sole Power: How Sneaker Collabs Shape What Young POC Put on Their Feet
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Sole Power: How Sneaker Collabs Shape What Young POC Put on Their Feet

In the fashion world, sneaker collaborations have become the silver bullet for brands and even herit…

3/22/2024
The Weaponization of the “DEI Hire”: How the Term Undermines Black and POC Professionals
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The Weaponization of the “DEI Hire”: How the Term Undermines Black and POC Professionals

Over the past decade, corporate America has embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiati…

9/12/2024
Leveraging Social Media Platforms to Engage Black Voters
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Leveraging Social Media Platforms to Engage Black Voters

In the modern political campaign landscape, reaching diverse voter bases has never been more critica…

9/12/2024
Gen X Spending On Health and Wellness
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Gen X Spending On Health and Wellness

With all of the initial recent marketing focus on Millennials, and now Gen Z and Gen Alpha, it’s eas…

3/22/2024
The Next Big Market? Disabled Consumers
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The Next Big Market? Disabled Consumers

The higher profile of the needs of people with disabilities has led to a new era of inclusivity, tha…

3/7/2024
How Gen Z is Blurring the Lines of the Luxury Market and Redefining Opulence
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How Gen Z is Blurring the Lines of the Luxury Market and Redefining Opulence

What do you think of when you think of luxury? For many of us, luxury means a penthouse apartment ov…

4/12/2024
How Ancient Global Beauty Rituals Have Influenced Modern Trends
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How Ancient Global Beauty Rituals Have Influenced Modern Trends

Thanks to technology and the (slow-moving) evolution away from Eurocentric beauty standards, the all…

7/13/2024
AI in Diverse Communities
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AI in Diverse Communities

As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution becomes a more ubiquitous part of all our lives, it’s…

1/30/2024
The Power of the Black Consumer: A Driving Force in the U.S. Economy
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The Power of the Black Consumer: A Driving Force in the U.S. Economy

In recent years, the impact of Black consumers in the U.S. has surged, reshaping industries and rede…

11/7/2024
Not Using Online Panels in Your Market Research? It’s Time to Change That
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Not Using Online Panels in Your Market Research? It’s Time to Change That

The B2C and B2B business landscape is constantly in flux. One thing that has not changed, however, i…

10/5/2023
The World of Gaming – Who Gamers Are.
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The World of Gaming – Who Gamers Are.

The global gaming industry is estimated to be worth $347B and is expected to grow. Gamers are a dive…

9/20/2023
The World of Gaming Infographics
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The World of Gaming Infographics

A survey of gamers to learn more about who they are, and how they game .

10/17/2023
Holistic Pet Infographics
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Holistic Pet Infographics

Detail of key sources of how pet owners learn about holistic pet care.

10/19/2023
Cannabis – Just Business?
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Cannabis – Just Business?

In the last year, the world has become so focused on working from home that we have almost forgotten…

10/9/2023
Evolving Media Consumption Habits and What It Means for Businesses
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Evolving Media Consumption Habits and What It Means for Businesses

The way audiences are consuming media is undergoing a significant transformation. With smartphones,…

10/6/2023
The Virtual Concert Revolution: Insights for a New Era of Entertainment
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The Virtual Concert Revolution: Insights for a New Era of Entertainment

During the last few years, the music industry has witnessed a transformational shift with the rise o…

10/6/2023
Black Women and Podcasts
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Black Women and Podcasts

Black female podcasters have carved out a space that authentically reflects their experiences and re…

12/28/2023
Automobile Owner Brand Awareness
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Automobile Owner Brand Awareness

Tracking automobile owners’ overall brand awareness.

10/18/2023
Black Women and Podcasts
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Black Women and Podcasts

Exploring the listening habits and the rise of Black Women in podcasting and the opportunities for b…

12/28/2023
Exploring the Growing Buying Power of the LGBTQ+ Consumer Audience
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Exploring the Growing Buying Power of the LGBTQ+ Consumer Audience

To leverage the economic power of this influential audience, brands will need to be authentic in the…

11/28/2023
When Likes Lead to Purchases: The Emergence of Social Commerce
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When Likes Lead to Purchases: The Emergence of Social Commerce

If there are two things that characterize modern Western culture, and American culture in particular…

10/13/2023
U.S. Automobile Consumer Study Report
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U.S. Automobile Consumer Study Report

When it comes to cars, consumers know which brands are associated with luxury and elevated quality.…

10/5/2023
How Research Can Boost New Product Launch Success
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How Research Can Boost New Product Launch Success

Any B2C business owner can tell you that launching a new product can be exciting and daunting. The s…

10/6/2023
Who Gamers Are and What They Want
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Who Gamers Are and What They Want

The global gaming industry is estimated to be worth $347B and is expected to grow. Gamers are a dive…

10/5/2023
Product labels infographics
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Product labels infographics

Effect of product labeling on pet owner purchase decisions.

10/19/2023
Research Community vs Online Panel – What’s the Difference?
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Research Community vs Online Panel – What’s the Difference?

Market research is the compass that guides B2C and B2B businesses through the changing landscape of…

10/5/2023
Conditions treatment infographics
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Conditions treatment infographics

The most prevalent conditions that pet owners treat with holistic pet care products.

10/18/2023
U.S. Automobile Consumer Study Infographic
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U.S. Automobile Consumer Study Infographic

Detailed infographic based the US Automobile consumer study conducted in Q1 2021. The infographic is…

10/5/2023
Gamer Facts Infographic
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Gamer Facts Infographic

10 important facts for marketers to know about gamers .

10/18/2023
The Dynamic Intersection of Technology and Trends on Shaping Cultural Norms Around the World
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The Dynamic Intersection of Technology and Trends on Shaping Cultural Norms Around the World

The rapid pace of technological advancements means that the world is more connected than ever before…

12/7/2023
How Uncertainty Surprisingly Shapes Consumer Decision-Making
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How Uncertainty Surprisingly Shapes Consumer Decision-Making

Uncertainty has become a constant in our lives. From economic fluctuations to global health emergenc…

10/6/2023
The Rise of Zoomers: Unveiling Attitudes and Culture
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The Rise of Zoomers: Unveiling Attitudes and Culture

They say youth is wasted on the young. Still, the young eventually run out of youth to waste and are…

11/28/2023
The Promise and Pitfalls of Autonomous Vehicles For Consumers
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Autonomous Vehicles For Consumers

Moving from a concept that captured the imagination to reality, autonomous vehicles have taken the a…

10/5/2023
The Rise and Rise of TikTok
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The Rise and Rise of TikTok

Every youth generation has its own styles and attributes that affect greater society, and in recent…

10/9/2023
Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions About Advertising Style and Methods
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Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions About Advertising Style and Methods

An infographic report exploring consumer attitudes towards advertising. An infographic report explor…

10/5/2023
How Important Interactive Content Enhances Audience Engagement
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How Important Interactive Content Enhances Audience Engagement

Capturing and maintaining audiences’ attention in our digital age is a challenge that marketers and…

10/6/2023
Impact of pandemic on automobile purchase
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Impact of pandemic on automobile purchase

Impact of COVID on automobile owners’ purchase decisions.

10/18/2023
Leveraging AI in Copywriting and Research
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Leveraging AI in Copywriting and Research

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is changing the world, especially the way we work. AI ha…

10/9/2023
Consumers and the Future of the Film Industry
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Consumers and the Future of the Film Industry

Since their inception in the early 20 th century, Hollywood and the film industry have been major dr…

10/9/2023
The Evolution of Natural Hair Products for Black Women
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The Evolution of Natural Hair Products for Black Women

Black women’s hair has been a symbol of identity, cultural heritage, and self-expression for centuri…

12/7/2023
How to Design Unbiased Survey Questions: The Key to Reliable Data
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How to Design Unbiased Survey Questions: The Key to Reliable Data

Surveys are powerful tools for gaining insights, but the quality of the data they produce depends he…

10/5/2023
The Power of Empathy in Market Research
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The Power of Empathy in Market Research

In market research, understanding research participants isn’t just a statistical exercise; it’s a pr…

10/6/2023
How to Leverage the Power of Online Panels to Enhance Your Customer Experience Strategy
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How to Leverage the Power of Online Panels to Enhance Your Customer Experience Strategy

Customer experience has become a critical element for businesses both big and small. To optimize you…

10/6/2023
How can chatbots help us?
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How can chatbots help us?

Advances in AI have gathered speed so rapidly that even the savviest businesspeople are scrambling t…

10/9/2023
It’s What You Hear: The Rise of Sonic Branding
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It’s What You Hear: The Rise of Sonic Branding

Advances in marketing have gone hand-in-hand with advances in technology, which has created both cha…

10/9/2023
Breaking Stereotypes: POC Gamers and Their Presence in Video Games
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Breaking Stereotypes: POC Gamers and Their Presence in Video Games

Nothing seems stable these days, from the economy to politics, from our collective health to geopoli…

11/28/2023
Layer-on-Layer
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Layer-on-Layer

Earlier this year, Wohlers Associates, Inc. published its annual report with current figures for the…

10/9/2023
Pet Veterinarian Treatment
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Pet Veterinarian Treatment

Holistic pet care treatments as administered by veterinarians.

10/19/2023
Holistic Pet Products
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Holistic Pet Products

Holistic pet care products purchased and breakdown of pet owners’ monthly spend on holistic pet p…

10/19/2023
Zoom into the Future of Video Conferencing
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Zoom into the Future of Video Conferencing

9/18/2023
The Omnichannel Revolution
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The Omnichannel Revolution

The retail landscape is constantly evolving and adapting to new technologies, ideas, and trends. As…

10/9/2023
How Gamers Play Infographics
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How Gamers Play Infographics

How gamers play and how often they play .

10/17/2023
Consumer Attitudes and Perception about Advertising Style
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Consumer Attitudes and Perception about Advertising Style

It’s impossible to open an app without seeing an ad pop up. But what do consumers really think about…

10/5/2023
Craft a Winning Brand Strategy by Leveraging Custom Online Panels
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Craft a Winning Brand Strategy by Leveraging Custom Online Panels

The current business landscape is dynamic, and the key to building a successful brand lies in unders…

10/5/2023
Auto Owner Quality Perceptions
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Auto Owner Quality Perceptions

Automobile owners’ perceptions of quality among high-quality automobile brands.

10/18/2023
Between a Rock and Hard Place: Police Brutality & Gun Violence in African American Communities
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Between a Rock and Hard Place: Police Brutality & Gun Violence in African American Communities

Police brutality and gun violence: two stark issues that seem to be the bookends in the daily narrat…

11/28/2023
The Future Internet Is Now: Web3
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The Future Internet Is Now: Web3

When the World Wide Web became publicly available in 1991, it revolutionized the way we work and pla…

10/6/2023

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