The Restaurant Industry in 2020 + Beyond

Despite the innumerable and obvious setbacks the coronavirus has had on the restaurant industry, there are some silver linings amidst the challenges. We spoke with restaurant industry representatives to get a gauge on what the restaurant and service industry currently looks like and what the future holds moving forward.

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How is the B2B Industry Transforming?

Due to its consumer-facing nature, the B2C industry shines brighter in the spotlight than B2B. Given that they are both a “people” business, however, the two share a good bit in common.

We asked B2B marketing agency experts about the current status of the B2B industry, how it is changing and being influenced by the B2C industry, and how B2B is adapting to the current demand of the pandemic.

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The Power of LinkedIn

LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a valuable social media platform for business professionals to connect, network, and grow. Although the pandemic has led to challenges for LinkedIn’s own ad revenue and employees, the potential it offers to alert job seekers of trends or connect professionals with one another is incomparable.

How can users best optimize the platform?

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What Marketers Can Learn from the TikTok Boom?

With the video capabilities of the beloved Vine platform, the sharing capabilities of Facebook, and the meme capabilities of Twitter, TikTok has other social platforms running scared (and even attempting to create worthy competitors like the failed Lasso and the upcoming Reels).

What can marketers learn about consumers from TikTok’s speedy rise?

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What Should Onboarding Look Like?

Have you ever worked for an advertising agency? If you have, chances are you can reflect upon your onboarding at that agency for a brief moment. Chances are it wasn’t very involved and everyone at the agency was extremely busy. Perhaps they provided you a few guidelines, rules and paperwork, but then they likely threw you right into the work. Agencies tend to run lean, so by the time they decide to actually make a new hire, they really need that new hire to be working and producing immediately.

If you haven’t worked for an agency, perhaps you’ve had a similar experience at some point in your career. Most working people can relate to subpar onboarding experiences.

So, what should onboarding look like?

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8 Changes in the IT + Services Industry Due to the Pandemic

In an endless list of challenges, COVID-19 has presented several industries with the need to reform and adapt to fit current demands. Mandated social distancing and stay-at-home orders have led to an increased reliance on technology in both personal and professional matters. From changing the way people work, to how they operate their business, the IT + Services industry has played a crucial role in helping people transition during the pandemic.

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