{"id":3110,"date":"2021-06-18T12:11:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T12:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenergycom.com\/fr\/?p=3110"},"modified":"2022-07-08T08:38:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T08:38:34","slug":"wearable-tech-trends-feline-burglar-facebook-launches-podcasts-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wearable-tech-trends-feline-burglar-facebook-launches-podcasts-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearable tech trends, Feline burglar, Facebook launches podcasts, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>How PR is Playing a Crucial Role in the Evolving B2B Landscape<\/h3>\n<p><strong>B2B companies face fierce competition in securing customers, partners, employees, and investors and that battle has pushed them to rethink elements of their communications strategy.\u00a0One of the most critical tools for any B2B company right now is third-party validation.\u00a0Potential customers want to hear what current clients have to say about them and one of the most powerful PR stories is one recounted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>#FunFact<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.on24.com\/resources\/asset\/2021-b2b-marketing-trends-report-how-to-augment-the-marketing-organization-for-a-digital-first-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A recent study by ON24<\/a>\u00a0shows that two-thirds of marketers polled are finding the most success by changing their communication style and messaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Need help with your PR outreach?<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zenergycom.com\/contact-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>#ProTip<\/h3>\n<p>A press release may announce a product launch or major event, but it\u2019s the unique pitches to reporters crafted by PR specialists that will secure the stronger stories.<\/p>\n<h3>Are Zoom Negotiations Here to Stay?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Work-from-home policies, travel restrictions, and a redefining of the buyer-seller relationship in an era of technological advancements all point to a reduction of face-to-face supplier interactions. As the post-pandemic workplace evolves, video conferencing platforms like Zoom will continue to be the tool used for enhanced supplier communication. But how do you negotiate via video? Here are some tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build a wide-scale video presence with critical suppliers.<\/strong>\u00a0Expand video meetings to include logistics, operations, planning, and field representatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take control of the negotiation process.\u00a0<\/strong>Buyers should be the ones organizing the meetings, creating agendas, and driving the discussion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get back to business.\u00a0<\/strong>Recovering from the pandemic-driven downturn is dependent on overcoming constraints in the supply chain and that\u2019s where effective management is critical. Negotiation is more important than ever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>#FGFStory Feline Cat Burglar Story Resonates with Cat Lovers<\/h3>\n<p>Oregon resident Kate Felmet put up a sign that said: \u201cMY CAT IS A THIEF\u201d in an effort to return gloves, hats, and other items stolen by Esme, her black feline. A photo of the sign next to a clothesline where Esme\u2019s booty was\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/r.smartbrief.com\/resp\/nZaOCdhcxhDnzoeuCifOlnCicNsLhs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hanging for neighbors\u00a0to retrieve<\/a>\u00a0went viral with over 45 million likes on Twitter, sparking other pet owners to chime in with their own tales of cat burglars they\u2019ve known and loved.<\/p>\n<h3>What We\u2019re Reading<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fooddive.com\/news\/molson-coors-ceo-has-a-bold-plan-to-fundamentally-change-the-beer-maker\/600276\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-06-16%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:34875%5D&amp;utm_term=Marketing%20Dive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Molson Coors\u2019 CEO has a bold plan to \u2018fundamentally change\u2019 the beer maker. But will it work?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/business\/business-news\/hollywoodization-of-peloton-1234964386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Netflix of Wellness\u201d: Inside the Hollywoodization of Peloton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/strategyonline.ca\/2021\/06\/15\/what-a-vegan-nugget-reveals-about-mccains-investment-strategy\/?utm_source=stream-newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=what-a-vegan-nugget-reveals-about-mccains-investment-strategy&amp;_u=h%2fuM1G5nymc%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What a vegan nugget reveals about McCain\u2019s investments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingdive.com\/news\/unilever-expands-initiative-combating-stereotypes-as-brands-contend-with-c\/601809\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-06-15%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:34845%5D&amp;utm_term=Marketing%20Dive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unilever expands initiative combating stereotypes as brands contend with \u2018cancel culture\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90647069\/bill-gates-shares-the-5-books-hes-reading-this-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill Gates shares the 5 books he\u2019s reading this summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/victorias-secret-is-finally-trying-to-get-womens-attention\/601990\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-06-17%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:34922%5D&amp;utm_term=Retail%20Dive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria\u2019s Secret is (finally) trying to get women\u2019s attention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/business\/coronavirus\/pop-ups-temporary-retail-malls-1.50281635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pop-ups get\u00a0the red carpet\u00a0treatment from LI\u00a0mall landlords<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driving Growth with Social Listening<\/h3>\n<p>Social listening is the process of monitoring social media channels, news, blogs, forums, and the rest of the web for mentions of your brand, competitors, product, or any other keyword.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some reasons why social listening matters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It focuses on the online world.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s budget-friendly.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s multi-functional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social listening can help with market research, finding influencers, ensuring perfect customer service, finding outlets for PR, and link-building opportunities for SEO. It increases brand awareness, finds leads, finds online conversations to join in, increases engagement, and helps with researching competitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Need help with your social listening?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zenergycom.com\/contact-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cPart of social listening\u2019s allure is the ability to learn what consumers are thinking in real-time.\u201d<\/strong> Tara Weiss, Adweek<\/p>\n<h3>Podcasts are Coming to Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>Facebook is planning to start rolling out its podcast product at the end of June and eventually add a feature that will allow listeners to create clips from their favorite shows.\u00a0This update comes as Facebook begins a legitimate push into audio. Mark Zuckerberg hosted the first Live Audio Room in the US this week, and in April, the company also announced plans for a feature called Soundbites, which will be live within the News Feed.<\/p>\n<h3>#FunFact<\/h3>\n<p>The global podcasting market size is US$9.3B and forecast to grow at a CAGR of 27.5% from 2020 to 2027. Source: Grand View Research<\/p>\n<h3>Brands Looking for Spaces<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LA:<\/strong>\u00a0A 10,000+ sq. ft. outdoor space is needed for an art exhibition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Montreal:<\/strong>\u00a0A private chef is looking for an Old Port location with a terrace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York:\u00a0<\/strong>A beauty brand is looking for 1,500-2,000 sq. ft. on the street level in Soho.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ontario<\/strong>: A sales center is looking for multiple locations in central (street locations) and rural (strip malls or enclosed malls) markets for 6-month pop-up sales offices, 1,000-2,000 sq. ft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ottawa<\/strong>: A fashion brand is looking for 900-1,200 sq. ft. mall location with a storage room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oakville \/ Toronto<\/strong>: A lingerie brand is looking for 1,500-2,000 sq. ft. to host a month-long pop-up. The space must have fixtures, changing room, storag,e and be air-conditioned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto:\u00a0<\/strong>A luxury retail brand is looking for 2,500 sq. ft. in the Rosedale, Etobicoke, Summerhill, Yonge and Eglinton, or Bayview Village areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto:\u00a0<\/strong>Ghost kitchen spaces 500+ sq. ft. off Yonge near Eglinton or nearby dense residential areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto<\/strong>: A Gen Z fashion brand is looking for 500-1,000 sq. ft. with a change room on Queen Street West, Koreatown, or on Ossington avenue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto \/ Vaughan<\/strong>: A food brand is looking for 500-1,000 sq. ft. in a high foot traffic location in the downtown core of Toronto, North Toronto, or Vaughan during the summer months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IF YOU\u2019RE A MATCH <a href=\"https:\/\/popupgo.com\/contact\">CONTACT US<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>#TrendAlert Wearable Tech<\/h3>\n<p>Gadgets like fitness trackers and smartwatches are the most popular among US wearable owners,\u00a0<strong>63%\u00a0<\/strong>of who own these sorts of devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to take advantage of this trend with a pop-up?<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/popupgo.com\/contact\">CONTACT US<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Digital Transformation in Retail Continues to Accelerate<\/h3>\n<p>Neiman Marcus Group has launched a US$500M tech investment spree over three years. Its first of many moves\u00a0is to snap up home and fashion\u00a0SaaS platform\u00a0Stylyze.Department stores, with declining revenues for decades now,\u00a0have been missing out on the retail recovery taking place as the pandemic wanes across much of the globe and they are now looking to capitalize on this momentum through omnichannel initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cToday, consumers expect seamless, contextualized digital experiences across all channels. For retailers, a digital transformation plan is now a must-have to drive value for both brands and customers while creating competitive advantage and driving growth.\u201d<\/strong> Keith Hontz, CEO &amp; President of Savantis and a retail digital transformation specialist.<\/p>\n<h3>Spaces Looking for Brands<\/h3>\n<p>Whether it is for a few hours or a few months, pop-up go connects diverse brands and businesses across North America with a range of available spaces for pop-up activations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out these featured spaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Muskoka, Ontario:\u00a0<\/strong>Back-of-house kitchen spaces are available in the Muskoka region throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto:\u00a0<\/strong>Mixed space property (residential\/commercial) in<\/p>\n<p>Liberty Village area is looking to host local businesses for a new pop-up initiative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto:<\/strong>\u00a0Beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. move-in-ready space in the heart of downtown located adjacent to Toronto\u2019s Yonge-Dundas Square at one of the city\u2019s busiest intersections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toronto:<\/strong>\u00a0Storefront with large windows and exposed brick. 4,400 sq. ft. over two storeys located on Queen and Bathurst Streets.<\/p>\n<h3>projeX by pop-up go<\/h3>\n<p>The latest offering from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.popupgo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pop-up go<\/a>,\u00a0<strong>projeX by pop-up go<\/strong>\u00a0is a virtual pop-up marketplace and online shopping destination that connects consumers to a diverse variety of small businesses, boutiques, and local retailers, allowing them to discover high-quality, exclusive, and interesting finds. Brands can sell directly to consumers, create virtual pop-up stores, or host digital experiences \u2013 all in one place. It\u2019s a great way to launch a new product, test a new concept, or simply build an online presence.<\/p>\n<h3>Pop-Ups in Action<\/h3>\n<p>Read about recent and upcoming<strong>\u00a0pop-ups\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>pop-ins\u00a0<\/strong>that we love.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingdive.com\/news\/wendys-expands-rick-and-morty-collab-with-pop-up-diner-custom-coke-flav\/601833\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-06-16%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:34875%5D&amp;utm_term=Marketing%20Dive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wendy\u2019s\u00a0expands \u2018Rick and Morty\u2019 collab with pop-up diner, custom Coke flavors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/theglamstreet.com\/malibu-hosts-an-immersive-photography-pop-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malibu\u00a0hosts an immersive photography pop-up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jack%20in%20the%20box%20launches%20virtual%20pop%20up%20inspired%20by%20jason%20derulo%E2%80%99s%20milli%20meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jack in the Box\u00a0launches virtual pop-up inspired by\u00a0Jason Derulo\u2019s Milli Meals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trbusiness.com\/regional-news\/asia-pacific\/diageo-and-cdfg-open-new-johnnie-walker-pop-up-store-in-haitang-bay\/208418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diageo\u00a0opens new\u00a0Johnnie Walker\u00a0pop-up store in Haitang Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siliconera.com\/nintendo-tokyo-pop-up-stores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nintendo\u00a0TOKYO Pop-Up Stores Are Coming to Major Cities Across Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fashionunited.uk\/news\/fashion\/nili-lotan-announces-collaboration-with-champion-and-pop-up-store\/2021061556046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nili Lotan\u00a0announces collaboration with\u00a0Champion\u00a0and pop-up store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymnts.com\/news\/retail\/2021\/luxury-retailer-ted-baker-tries-pop-up-stores-away-from-city-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury Retailer\u00a0Ted Baker\u00a0Tries Pop-up Stores Away From City Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cEveryone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Albert Einstein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Except for fathers, you can idealize your Dad.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>#happyfathersday<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How PR is Playing a Crucial Role in the Evolving B2B Landscape B2B companies face fierce competition in securing customers, partners, employees, and investors and that battle has pushed them to rethink elements of their communications strategy.\u00a0One of the most critical tools for any B2B company right now is third-party validation.\u00a0Potential customers want to hear [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3110"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3271,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3110\/revisions\/3271"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brand.zenergycom.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}