10 Brand Marketing Trends that Should Dominate 2013

What trends should be on every marketers' radar in 2013?

With just a couple of weeks until the new year arrives, it's time to start thinking about the trends that are dominating brand marketing and will stick around or get even bigger in 2013. These are the brand marketing trends that can open significant opportunities or create big challenges over the next 12 months. Is your brand ready for them?

1. Brand Accountability
Social media reputation management has never been more important, and brand transparency is critical. In 2013, even the smallest mistake can become a huge public relations problem.