Celebrating Pride has become synonymous with the month of June. From parades to flags and apparel, many are content to visibly and vocally display their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Yet, there are dissenters. The political frenzy around this community has been divisive, resulting in brands that feel pressured to participate in Pride for fear…
Tool Identifies Opportunities to Engage Diverse Populations and Abilities Authentically and Improve Representation in Marketing Nashville, Tenn. – October 11, 2022 – Culturally sensitive content marketing firm, Crayons & Marketers, announces today the launch of its enterprise-level Diversity & Inclusion Marketing Assessment to help brands identify opportunities for increasing inclusion of and engagement with diverse…
Diversity is often relegated to race. Some brands think they have checked the diversity box by showing black and brown faces in their brochures or commercial spots, and they’re wrong. Diversity is more than skin color, and there are many more ways in which people are different. Age is just one that is often overlooked….
Businesses are accustomed to operating in four quarters throughout the year. For retailers, however, tasked with meeting both in-person and online consumer demand, a fifth quarter has emerged. It’s proving to be a sweet spot for marketers during the holiday season. The fifth quarter or Q5 is powered by the growth of e-commerce. Online sales have experienced a boost in the…
First let’s answer the question, what is pay-per-click, more commonly referred to as PPC? PPC is a form of internet marketing in which the advertiser pays a fee each time one of their ads is clicked. Think of it as buying visits to your website as opposed to earning those visits organically through search engine…
Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout. But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…
For many companies and nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Revenue was down, and tension was up. But as we entered the fourth quarter, it became abundantly clear that a rebound was on the horizon. Brands needed to be ready for it. Savvy organizations set in motion plans to improve their visibility to attract new…
Spanglish, a hybrid of English and Spanish, is widely spoken across the U.S. and prominent in bilingual communities. This term can be traced back to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 and the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. Mexico’s northern lands claimed by the U.S. eventually became today’s Arizona, California, New Mexico, and others. The…
Calls for social justice last year shined a national spotlight on disparities in contracts awarded to diverse suppliers. While this may have been news to the broader community, minority, women, veteran, and LGBT- owned business enterprises have been calling foul for some time now. The federal government has achieved its goal of awarding at least…
In Netflix’s documentary, The Toys That Made Us, storytellers chronicle some of the most “iconic toy franchises” in history. Including the early 90s live-action series, The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Adapted from the Japanese TV series Super Sentai, the show quickly became popular among American youth, fueled by intergalactic action figures and clever merchandising. But…
At people3, Inc., unconscious bias training is one of our most requested workshops. While many are just becoming aware of these two words, unconscious bias has been trending within the diversity and inclusion space for several years now. When we deliver these diversity and inclusion training courses, we often reveal the final analysis before delivering…
The success of your Hispanic marketing campaign hinges on your relationship with a qualified translation partner. This partner must understand the cultural nuances, rules, and mores present within Hispanic demographics and how these factors impact purchase behavior and brand affinity. Translating content from English to Spanish or any other language isn’t just about getting the…