In 2015, Pinterest launched a diversity report that pledged its commitment to building a more ethnic and gender diverse company. According to this report, it set the goal of implementing a requirement that at least one person from an underrepresented background and one female candidate is interviewed for every open leadership position. Now, in 2017, Pinterest is continuing to strive for equality in a unique way.   

If Generation Z isn’t on your radar, they really should be! Generation Z, or Gen Z, is the generation that follows Millennials. According to the Center for Generational Kinetics, Gen Z is defined as those that were born from 1996 to now. The population currently consists of more than 23 million people in the United States alone. 

It is no secret that influencer marketing has quickly taken digital marketing by storm. According to a study by Linquia, 86 percent of marketers used influencer marketing tactics in 2016. Influencer marketing gained its popularity through brands enlisting individuals with large social media followings to promote their products or services. Now, the focus has shifted to a group of influencers that are proving to be much more influential than traditional celebrities. They are called micro-influencers.

Since Instagram’s launch in 2010, the photo sharing site’s popularity has taken flight and shows no signs of slowing down. With more than 700 million users, Instagram has become a powerhouse for social media influencing, branded sponsorships and brand recognition. It is no secret this platform has incredible marketing potential for almost any brand, but how can your brand utilize Instagram to elevate your brand recognition and get the most engagements from your specific audiences? Here are some tips to consider when building your brand’s account.

Consumers are rejecting traditional marketing strategies and are turning to social media when deciding whether a product or service is reliable. In turn, businesses have been forced to evolve quickly and adopt new marketing strategies to be able to reach today’s consumers.