The embrace of social media by GenZ and consolidation of traditional media have transformed public relations (or PR 1.0). Authority is dead; peer influence rules; diversity is the new normal; data literacy powers the young. GenZ has a voice and wants to be heard. They expect authentic, show-don’t-tell marketing. They reward brands that declare and […]
Back in November 2023, Aggarwal, Murahari, Rajpurohit, Kalyan, Narasimhan, and Deshpande from Princeton, Georgia Tech, The Allen Institute of AI, and IIT Delhi and published a paper titled “GEO: Generative Engine Optimization”. This blog post is partly inspired by their findings and partly by Elliance experience and observations. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is a optimization framework […]
Brands refresh their identity to keep pace with an ever-changing world while holding onto the essence that made them resonate in the first place. Practically, it’s a renewal rooted in strategy—responding to emerging markets and shifting customer needs, technological advances, and competitive landscapes. Here are seven stories of brands which chose to refresh their identity: […]