The unforgettable events of last year, from the racial injustices brought to light by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others, to the systemic, disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and people of color, sparked a global reckoning around racial inequity that propelled issues of racial justice, police reform, and diversity, equity […]
With the push to get 70% of Americans at least one dose of vaccine by July 4, temperatures warming up throughout the country, and COVID-19 restrictions easing day by day, millions of Americans are ready to hit the roads and the skies en masse this summer. America’s re-opening has ignited a surge in demand for […]
Forecasts and news reporting on the post-pandemic future are following two distinct narratives, the first recognizing the financial and societal repercussions caused by one of the worst economic crises in modern history, with special attention paid to the pandemic’s impact on women, people of color, and low-income families. The second acknowledges pent-up demand and how […]
More than 100 million stimulus checks have been delivered into the hands of everyday Americans in the last ten days, driving a noticeable uptick in consumer confidence, stock market gains, and heightened consumer demand and performance spikes for many of PMG’s retail clients. Consumer Confidence Rises Quickly Due to Stimulus With the American Rescue Plan […]
The Academy unveiled the 2021 Oscar nominations early Monday morning, led by Netflix’s impressive 35 nominations, which drew greater attention to the growing dominance of streaming platforms and raised questions about the post-pandemic future of cinema. As the pandemic disrupted moviegoing worldwide, many Hollywood studios withheld major motion pictures in 2020, leading to an assortment of films […]
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle aired Sunday night, drawing more than 17.1 million viewers on CBS, according to Nielsen’s preliminary figures, with the media company booking an estimated $20 million in ads for the interview. Millions more streamed the special, with many viewers around the world utilizing VPNs […]
Across the country, the first signs of an eventual return to normal are emerging. In recent days: Apple brick-and-mortar stores, a once-prominent private sector barometer for determining local community spread, are all back open, the first time since spring of 2020 when the pandemic began. The Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine became the third available […]
The first days of any new administration serve as leading indicators for how policies and priorities could impact businesses and consumer behavior throughout a president’s term, and President Biden’s has been no exception. During his first month in office, President Biden signed more than 40 executive orders and memorandums to address issues spanning the coronavirus […]
As people remain primarily isolated and indoors during the pandemic and blizzard-like conditions facing much of the United States, many are turning to the ephemeral nature of newfound audio-first social platforms for community and conversation. Clubhouse is Growing Fast Clubhouse, and to a slightly lesser extent its sports-based equivalent, Locker Room, has gained momentum in […]
Historically a headline-making event, the first all-virtual CES was largely overshadowed by political events in Washington, D.C. this month. Still, plenty of tech advancements and developments were announced throughout dozens of sessions and over 2,000 company showcases that are worth taking note of. Here are the three things that caught our attention during CES 2021: […]