Archive for December, 2023

4 “Must Haves” to Reap the Marketing Value of Charitable Giving

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Corporate giving to charities has seen a significant increase since 2016. In 2021, corporations donated an estimated $21.08 billion to U.S. charities, marking an increase of 23.8% from the previous year. This trend continued into 2022, with corporate giving estimated to have increased by 3.4%, totaling $29.48 billion. This increase in corporate giving is part of a broader trend in corporate philanthropy, with giving having increased by more than 15% for 6 out of 10 companies in recent years.

Why? (more…)

Selling Experiences: What Marketers Can Learn From Local Wineries, Microbreweries and Distilleries

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Over the past several years a growing number of wineries, microbreweries and distilleries have been springing up around the country as entrepreneurs seek to address a growing market not simply for alcoholic beverages but for local destination experiences.

Consumers have long been able to buy wine, beer or spirits at local liquor stores with no discernible lack of brand options available at varying price points. Why, then, are these relatively small players having such a big impact on the economy? (more…)