Trends: December

Below is a round-up of helpful, informative and hot topics we’re seeing in the industry this month:

We all value brands for different reasons; some offer value and quality, while others align with our beliefs or identity. Forbes’ inaugural Halo 100 list highlights excellence in delivering the experience that customers want to have by measuring how well — and how responsibly — brands are serving their U.S. customers. Learn more

Since 1915, Deluxe has been a proud champion of small businesses. Upon its 100-year anniversary, they showcased 100 small business stories through photo essays, videos and a documentary, and discovered that businesses from all over the U.S. face similar challenges. They created Small Business Revolution to help those businesses reignite the spark that drives them: Check out the online series, find resources and more at smallbusinessrevolution.org

It’s the busiest time of the year for many of us, but no one is on the move more than Santa Claus! Santa entertainers are burning the candle at both ends this season as their demand has risen back up (thanks to widely available vaccines) while there are fewer entertainers to fill his boots this year. Learn more

Whether you call it a White Elephant Exchange or Yankee Swap, the interactive gift-giving activity is a sure-fire way to get party-goers mixing and mingling. Forbes Vetted offers up their top picks for last-minute gift ideas that will delight any crowd. Learn more

As always, we’re available if you have any questions, wish to learn more or need our help! Contact us anytime at amy@elementsdesign.com or 203-776-1323.

— Amy