Faith Trends Later this year, Barna Group will release a study focused on teenagers, highlighting new global data related to their ideas about Jesus. Early data from this study indicates that teens today have a positive perception of Jesus, although their ideas of Him focus more on the past. Why This Matters Through this study,
Streaming Trends How do you decide what you’re going to watch next? When you’re scrolling through your streaming app, what makes you stop for a closer look? The title? The genre? Or is it the thumbnail? Most of us make our daily micro-decisions (what to watch, wear, eat, etc.) based on a gut instinct or
Digital Trends What do you get when you review the impact of five billion email messages, $1 billion in donations, $100 million in digital ad spending, and millions of social media interactions? The 2021 edition of the annual M+R Benchmarks Study of nonprofit digital programs. Here are just a few of the key takeaways: Overall
Giving Trends In a survey of more than 3,200 people, Fidelity Charitable discovered two important metrics when it comes to what holds donors back from giving. Over 70% of respondents said they would give more if their finances allowed. However, a surprising 65% said they would give more if they knew the impact of their
Commerce Trends We all love it when we can get something for free, and marketers have capitalized on that fact by offering free promotions, free samples, free shipping…and the list goes on. Dan Ariely, a professor of behavioral economics at Duke University who has extensively researched the appeal of free things, co-authored a study called
Technology Trends Smart Speakers have effectively disrupted the home technology industry in a way that may make you feel like you’re in an episode of The Jetsons. The AI-powered interface can play your favourite playlist, answer questions, set timers, give you reminders, and even control other smart devices within your home. A recent survey from
Digital Trends In the simplest terms, a dedicated landing page is focused on one clear call to action, which encourages visitors to complete a specific action. This could be anything from signing up for a newsletter to donating. When creating your next landing page, here are some best practices to consider from Toptal: Publish relevant
Business Trends A recent survey of over 3,800 across the U.K, U.S., and Australia found that 61% of employees say the stress resulting from cost-of-living increases is negatively impacting their work. Half of all respondents also reported their mental health has deteriorated since the start of the pandemic and only 38% feel their mental health
Marketing Trends While the world is increasingly glued to mobile devices, marketers and brands are favouring digital advertising over print ad spending. So is print marketing dead? Not necessarily. FinancesOnline collected data from across multiple studies which reveals that print advertising continues to drive strong brand recall and is more trusted by consumers when making
