Remember when the world was fascinated with millennials and avocado toast? Or when “OK Boomer,” referencing post- World War II babies, became viral shorthand for intergenerational frustration? You might not, but for years, American culture has been shaped, and often judged, through the lenses of generational identity. Here at the Gulf South Index, we’ve always …
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Marc Ehrhardt, President of The Ehrhardt Group, once again visited The Newell Normand Show on April 7th to discuss our Gulf South Index State of the Media 2025 findings. From information overload and waning trust in the Gulf South, Marc shared the outlook of our media landscape in 2025, how consumers are getting their news …
“Consumers are just really pissed off about the world” – Claudi Sahm, former economist at the U.S. Federal Reserve We’ve used this quote quite a bit in the last couple of years to describe the mood of the general public. Partly because it gets people’s attention. Primarily because it’s true. We’ve tried to temper the …
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Whether you wake up for the 5AM news or check the X app the minute you open your eyes, it’s hard to avoid the modern malaise we all face: information overload. The news is everywhere we turn – but the stories are no longer the only thing changing all the time. It seems every day …
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A few weeks ago, I attended a meeting to inform a group of neighbors about a potential real estate project. Nearly all of the residents in attendance were hot to express their concerns about the future of a nearby green space before even learning about the project’s details. At one point, the speaker asked neighbors …
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Marc Ehrhardt, President of The Ehrhardt Group, stopped by The Newell Normand Show on February 17th to discuss the findings of the first edition of the 2025 Gulf South Index by The Ehrhardt Group and Causeway Solutions. Marc and Newell discussed the impact of social media, the always-changing news and trends landscape and consumer sentiment …
2025 hit the ground running early this year. From senseless tragedy to unprecedented weather, January 2025 almost feels like it’s been a whole year by itself. Every January, when the Gulf South Index team sits down to write our first article of the year, we think of emerging trends, events on the horizon we’re looking …
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NEW ORLEANS – Mark Romig, a distinguished, trusted figure in tourism, public relations and community engagement, is stepping into a senior advisor role at The Ehrhardt Group (TEG), the No. 1 public relations firm in the Gulf South. With more than four decades of experience and leadership in New Orleans, Romig will support the firm’s work in …
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A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Returning to New Orleans from April 8 through the 20th, …
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Bossier City, LA (February 14, 2025) – The Cordish Companies celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a $270+ million resort destination that marks the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. This milestone ushers in a transformative moment for gaming and hospitality in the four-state region. “Just over a year …