Maggie Kimberl

Director of Promotions, NowSourcing, Inc.

Articles by Maggie Kimberl

• Infographic: What is Industry 4.0, and what are the technologies that power it?

  Thursday, October 29, 2020

  A new Industrial Revolution is quietly changing the way products are made. By combining big data, machine learning, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), manufacturing companies can make immediate production changes based on real-time data intelligence. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, will introduce better products to the market at a lower cost and in less time.

• Infographic: How mask waste is hurting the planet

  Monday, October 26, 2020

  Masks have become a part of our daily lives. However, little thought often goes into their sustainability and where we get them from, resulting in mask waste. By one estimate, they will contribute 120,000 metric tons of waste in the U.K. alone by next year. This infographic outlines the problems with disposable masks as well as the benefits of reusable masks, especially those made from renewable resources.

• Infographic: The business of fake supplements

  Wednesday, October 14, 2020

  It probably isn't surprising that 77% of supplements sold online are sold by Amazon — more than the top five specialty retailers combined. But what might be shocking is how many of those supplements are fake, expired, or mislabeled. This infographic outlines the loopholes that allow third-party sellers to sell unsafe supplements on Amazon as well as tips to avoid them.

• Infographic: How legendary companies make money

  Tuesday, October 13, 2020

  Many companies are excited for and know their top-line revenue numbers very well. Legendary companies take themselves to the next level by paying attention to what so many have come to ignore: their existing customers. See how you can improve customer retention with this infographic.

• Infographic: The power of mobile messaging

  Tuesday, September 15, 2020

  Every year, companies invest millions of dollars to better understand and serve their customers. All that investment either succeeds or fails at the moment they interact with a customer. Each interaction is a moment of truth. Mobile communications are growing rapidly, and mobile interactions are becoming the most effective means of real-time interactive communication to deliver that moment of truth. Customers are now dictating where and how businesses communicate with them and not the other way around.

• Infographic: What has COVID-19 taught us about cybersecurity?

  Wednesday, September 09, 2020

  If we've learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic it's that we aren't prepared, and that is especially true when it comes to cybersecurity. There has been a sharp increase in hacking and phishing activity since the start of the pandemic because hackers knew they could exploit our stress while we were adjusting to working and schooling from home. Find out more about the new state of cybersecurity with this infographic.

• Infographic: Reevaluating screen time in an age of social distancing

  Monday, August 24, 2020

  For years we've heard that screen time is toxic to kids and we should curtail it as much as possible. To that point, 85% of parents worry about how much time their kids spend online and more than half think their children may be addicted to screens by the end of the coronavirus pandemic. But now it seems that screen time may be more about quality than quantity. Find out more with this infographic.

• Infographic: The challenge of remote networking for college students

  Thursday, August 20, 2020

  Eighty-eight percent of professionals consider networking to be critical to a thriving career. But currently, 69% of college students no longer have regular access to their classmates, friends, and network due to the pandemic. What are some ways college students can keep in contact digitally? Find out more with this infographic.

• Infographic: Raising strong children

  Tuesday, August 18, 2020

  In the U.S., 1 in 5 students report being bullied in the last year, and 41% expect it to happen again. However, support from peers has the greatest impact against bullying. Kids must also know how to find a solution, and when to ask for help. Learn more about teaching your kids to stand up for what’s right with this infographic.

• Infographic: How to focus despite distractions

  Friday, August 14, 2020

  Each day employees spend 56 minutes on their smartphones and 42 minutes on personal tasks. That means 20% of each workday is wasted on distractions. We’re up against internal and external challenges when it comes to overcoming distractions, but there’s hope for those who need more focus. Find out more with this infographic.