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Why Business Must Become a Third Pillar of Social Change

May 9, 2013 Comments


In 2008 Bill Gates told the World Economic Forum that governments and philanthropies could no longer meet the needs of the world’s problems. He called on companies to accept greater responsibility to develop solutions to the massive problems that endlessly …

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Goldman Sachs and the art of good intentions

August 6, 2012 Comments


Goldman Sachs is making an unusual loan of $9.6 million to keep young men out of New York City jail. And while, yes, they can make millions out of the deal, there are good intentions behind it. It’s all part …

Posted in Capitalism, Future, Leadership, Philanthropy, Purpose, Social Entrepreneurship | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

 

Good Works! Your practical guide to corporate good initiatives

June 20, 2012 Comments


It’s rare to find a book that is equal parts inspiring and practical. Good Works! by Phillip Kotler, David Hessekiel, and Nancy Lee is that rare read that shows you just how much is possible as an individual and a …

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Thanks to you the We First Social Branding Seminar is sold out

January 30, 2012 Comments


On Wednesday, the first We First Social Branding Seminar begins. Our team has prepared an event that we believe will be truly unique and valuable to the success of the brands that are coming. But that would not have been …

Posted in Advertising, Books, Brands, Causes, Community, Conferences, CSR, Economy, Facebook, Future, GENERAL, Leadership, Non-profits, Optimism, Philanthropy, Purpose, Social Entrepreneurship, Social media, Social Networking, Thought leadership, Values, We First | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

 

What’s the real value of the We First Social Branding Seminar?

January 23, 2012 Comments


We’re now in the final week of registration for the We First Social Branding Seminar and I wanted to share some thoughts as to its real value to your business. There are so many conferences and training events to choose from, …

Posted in Advertising, Brands, Capitalism, Causes, Community, Conferences, Consumers, Creativity, Economy, Facebook, Future, GENERAL, Leadership, Mobile, Non-profits, Optimism, Philanthropy, Purpose, Social Entrepreneurship, Social media, Social Networking, Technology, Thought leadership, Twitter, Values, Viral, We First | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

 

How social technology will change your world, literally.

January 18, 2012 Comments


I wanted to share this video with you that features David Kirkpatrick, the author of The Facebook Effect, talking about the impact of social tools and technology on the way consumers and citizens around the world are demanding change. He does …

Posted in Causes, Community, Consumers, Economy, Facebook, Future, GENERAL, Globalization, Government, Leadership, Mobile, Non-profits, Optimism, Philanthropy, Purpose, Social Entrepreneurship, Social media, Social Networking, Technology, Thought leadership, Twitter, Values | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

 

Doing well by doing good by the numbers

November 14, 2011 Comments


Making the business case for doing good is absolutely critical to meaningful shift in corporate behavior to address our current economic crises and build a better world. fortunately that is easier than ever thanks to great new research and resources being …

Posted in Advertising, Brands, Capitalism, Causes, Consumers, CSR, Future, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Purpose, Social media, Thought leadership, We First | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

 

Interview with Shireen Chada: Spirituality and social media

November 9, 2011 Comments


I recently had the chance to explore an interesting perspective on social media – that of Shireen, who as a member of the Brahma Kumaris at Peace Village in the Catskills, who provided invaluable insights into a more spiritual perspective …

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About Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring is founder of We First, a social branding consulting firm that helps companies, non-profits and individuals use social media to build communities, profits and positive impact.

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