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In years past, diversity, equity and inclusion were causally applied in the experiential marketing industry. The social events of 2020, however, have created a spirit of intentionality.

Clubhouse, a new invite-only “drop-in audio chat” app available on iOS, is gaining momentum. Launched in March 2020, Clubhouse is the latest platform making brand marketers take notice of the power of audio as a communication channel.

It’s Black History Month and the traditional time for brands to roll out their marketing efforts and key into the demographic around this space.

Today more than ever, organizations need to put their customers at the center of their marketing programs and build plans based on a deep understanding of where and how they can deliver the most value.

The words businesses are using are under a microscope. And that means brands need to make sure that what they’re saying – and how they’re saying it – stands up to scrutiny. So how do you make sure your words are fit for purpose, no matter what 2021 throws at us?

With increasing awareness around mental health for Gen Z and Millennials, brands have a distinct opportunity and also a responsibility to connect with younger consumers by more accurately reflecting the realities of how and why these generations prioritize their mental wellbeing.

Throughout all of these events, the impact on the daily lives of Americans was profound. The compounding crises altered how we work, how we learn, how we entertain ourselves and even how we think about social issues.