Author: Jack Mackinnon

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Jack Mackinnon

Senior Director of Cultural Insights

With more than 15 years of diverse consumer research experience, Jack Mackinnon offers deep expertise in Multicultural, Generational, LGBTQ+ consumers, and their intersection. Jack’s research extends into exploring culture-at-large, investigating broader societal trends not easily categorized into typical areas of research.

Rebuilding Trust: A Critical Opportunity in Financial Services

Jack Mackinnon

Only 40% of Americans trust brands. Discover how financial services can reconnect with multicultural consumers in an evolving market.

Winning Trust Across Generations: A Key to Unlocking Travel Demand

Jack Mackinnon

Travel brands face a growing trust gap across generations, with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers each holding unique travel expectations.

New Consumer Spending Shifts – Actionable Insights for Your Brand

Jack Mackinnon

Explore our Economic Tracker for 2025 insights on consumer behavior, value, and multicultural marketing. Download the preview now.

Building Trust in Turbulent Times: Break the Backlash Cycle to Ensure Long-Term Growth

Jack Mackinnon

Brands that stay true to DEI values and adapt wisely build trust, avoid backlash, and drive long-term growth in an evolving cultural landscape.

Embrace Multicultural Terminology: Showing Empathy and Driving Empowerment

Jack Mackinnon

Understanding and embracing Multicultural terminology is key to connecting with diverse America. Apply these findings and action steps to signal empathy, understanding, and respect for Multicultural consumers.

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The Nuance of Cultural Duality: Embrace Identity for Growth

Jack Mackinnon

Dive deeper into the topic of cultural duality with a focus on Hispanic consumers, while simultaneously understanding how to fuel brand growth.

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What is Backlash? The Rise and How to Respond (6-Step Guide)

Jack Mackinnon

Understand the root causes of backlash and discover invaluable guidance for marketers and CMOs to authentically engage with the modern consumer psyche.

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How LGBTQ+ Consumers Inspire Gaming Trends

Jack Mackinnon

Discover the LGBTQ+ influence on gaming and the community’s prevalence and representation in games to help kickstart growth and fuel Brand Love.

America Now: Navigating Political Polarization

Jack Mackinnon

Do you know how to navigate the modern political landscape with culturally nuanced and emotionally intelligent storytelling? Our award-winning study, “America Now,” shares best practices for brands to fuel growth and navigate polarization with cultural fluency.

Fuel Growth with Multicultural Consumers through Sports

Jack Mackinnon

Learn how to build trust, stoke enthusiasm, and fuel brand growth with Multicultural consumers by tapping into their passion for sports and fitness.