A Line from Greenline

Diageo, the powerhouse behind renowned brands like Johnnie Walker and Tanqueray, unlocked the vault of evolving trends through its Foresight Report, "Distilled." The report decodes global conversations and provides insight into what makes Millennial and Gen Z consumers tick. The trends highlighted in the Diageo Foresight Report can help marketers orchestrate an influential experience for their audience. Let's unravel how you can meet your Millennial and Gen Z audience’s changing preferences and stay ahead of their expectations.

In 1960, E. Jerome McCarthy dropped the marketing mic with the 4 P's: product, promotion, placement, and price. It quickly became the rockstar framework taught in Marketing 101 classes, guiding marketers toward strategy success. But, hold the drumroll, the digital era crashed the party, flipping the script on the classic model. Here’s your cue to jazz up your approach to the infamous 4 P’s.

With the metaverse projected to hit $800 billion in 2024, tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Google are investing big bucks to turn the dream of immersive digital experiences into reality. This dream, the metaverse, is both sparking the interest of major players and spurring startups into action. Matthew Ball, an expert on the subject, and writer of The Metaverse and How It Will Revolutionize Everything, defines the metaverse as:

Innovation requires coloring outside the lines and going beyond regular campaigns to establish a distinct identity. Don’t let your comfort zone limit your marketing efforts, think outside the traditional boundaries, and embrace strategies that defy the norm. Innovative marketing serves as a way to not only stay ahead of trends, but also create new ones. 79% of consumers believe companies that provide unique experiences value their business more. Connect with audiences on a deeper level, and drive meaningful results by embracing the unconventional.  

We take pride in being active in the Central MN communities where we live, work, and spend our free time. Both Emily and I volunteer with various organizations, sit on local boards and committees, and attend events that support the people, businesses, and initiatives that are meaningful to us. Kayla Keenan from INDY reached out after a friend recommended her to us, and we’re thrilled to partner with The INDY Foundation as a client.

Every marketer dreams of basking in the limelight, but the struggle to boost exposure extends beyond content marketing - it's a Public Relations (PR) challenge. Almost every marketer has struggled with finding ways to enhance visibility. Overcoming this hurdle requires a strategic approach; this is where the digital PR power trio comes into play: influencers, press, and relationships. By leveraging the collective strength of these elements, marketers can creatively address exposure challenges and make a lasting impact.