Category: Research

The “Signals From The Stage” report from the 2025 ANA Masters of Marketing Conference provides a critical roadmap for senior marketing and CX leaders. As 2026 approaches, the path to sustained brand growth requires a balanced approach: prioritizing authentic, real-world engagement, responsibly integrating AI into discovery and purchase, and…

The 2025 Mystery Shopping Report by Stord reveals a consistent imbalance across U.S. e-commerce brands: while investments in digital storefronts and customer acquisition are substantial, operational foundations in fulfillment and post-purchase experiences have not kept pace with these rising consumer expectations.

Cyber Week 2025 represents a pivotal moment for digital commerce, with AI agents influencing an unprecedented $73 billion in sales. For senior marketing and CX leaders, this data underscores a clear imperative: AI is no longer an optional enhancement but a strategic necessity for driving revenue and enhancing customer…

A significant “optimism-execution gap” exists where high aspirations for AI adoption often outpace tangible, integrated deployments. This report, “Digital Report: When Machines Make Marketers More Human,” based on a survey of 425 marketing leaders globally and real-time diary studies conducted by Atlantic Insights in partnership with Contentful, provides a…

Achieving both short-term sales uplift as well as long-term brand equity requires a strategic, data-informed approach, as highlighted by Zappi’s research into Christmas advertising trends, “Lessons in Advertising: Christmas 2025.” This analysis, encompassing top ads from both the UK and US markets, provides actionable insights for senior marketing and…

Travelers now anticipate instant recognition, personalized service, and relevant offers at every touchpoint. While the ambition for delivering such individualized experiences is nearly universal across the travel industry, the ability to execute at scale remains a significant challenge.

A recent U.S. study, the 2026 State of Browsing Report by Shift, reveals that 62% of consumers report experiencing digital burnout, with an overwhelming 81% ready to switch browsers in pursuit of better personalization and control.

A recent behavior report by Gourmet Gift Baskets, analyzing Google Trends search interest from 2020 to 2025, reveals a consistent trend toward earlier holiday shopping. This shift requires senior marketing and CX leaders to implement proactive, data-driven approaches to optimize engagement, manage inventory, and enhance customer satisfaction throughout an…

Consumers are both inspired by new possibilities and fatigued by ongoing uncertainty. This dynamic, termed the “Age of Dissonance” by The Harris Poll, highlights a fundamental shift: a world where traditional notions of reality and trust are being reshaped.

Qualtrics report reveals widening competitive gap as AI-first research teams capture significantly more budget and strategic influence