Gulf South Index

GULF SOUTH INDEX: Holiday Celebrations Continue, But Holiday Spending Stalls

The holiday season is either your most favorite time of year or bordering on a total mess…or both, depending on…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: “It’s Not Me. It’s You. – The “Everything is Terrible, But I’m Fine.” Social Media Edition

"Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense.” – Gertrude Stein The closer people…

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hosts ‘Drag Me to The Roosevelt’ Halloween Drag Brunch

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hosts 'Drag Me to The Roosevelt' Halloween Drag Brunch October 23 event features performances by Kitten…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: Everything is Terrible, But I’m Fine.

There “is a growing American tendency to be catastrophically gloomy about the direction of this country, even as we’re resiliently…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: The Real Cost of How We Spend Our Time

As screen time rises, Americans are more dependent than ever on our media to keep us company, but this online…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: Back to School – What We’re NOT Buying This Year

As the new school year begins and children around the country anticipate what the year will bring, parents are plagued…

Gulf South Index: Perception, Reality and the Pursuit of Happiness

Real vs. perceived economic pain. When it comes to issues like the economy and crime, the public perception of a…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: Free Samples? Yes! Pay for News? No. – Sneak Peek of 2022 Gulf South Index

We want free stuff. If you’ve ever wondered why a middle-aged gentleman would trip over three 10-year-olds and a nun…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: Our social media habits are changing

Social media continues to transform how we communicate, gather information and connect with others. It’s the place where we get…

GULF SOUTH INDEX: What is your economic pain threshold?

Inflation and supply chain disruptions were key factors weighing on consumer sentiment around economic outlook and overall optimism at the…