Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

Simon Mainwaring

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Much of the country looks to the Super Bowl each year not just as the pinnacle of the football season, but also as the high point in advertising. Given the costs associated with buying a Super Bowl ad, a tradition has been long established where brands apply their top creativity and resources to create an ad that will resonate with the millions of viewers.

Much of the country looks to the Super Bowl each year not just as the pinnacle of the football season, but also as the high point in advertising. Given the costs associated with buying a Super Bowl ad, a tradition has been long established where brands apply their top creativity and resources to create an ad that will resonate with the millions of viewers.

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Having a clearly defined purpose that goes beyond generating shareholder profits is essential to thriving in today’s market. Consumers actively support brands that share their beliefs. Plus, purpose provides an insightful compass to navigate brand strategy and business decisions.  Companies that lead with purpose are better prepared for changing market conditions and build their brand …

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SAP is one of the largest technology companies in the world. Its Chief Marketing Officer, Alicia Tillman, sat down with We First’s Simon Mainwaring to discuss how SAP, acutely aware of its innovative global reach in practically every industry and line of business, activates its purpose to not only drive business solutions and growth but, …

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Purposeful business practices are now a core component of running a competitive company. While many forward-thinking business leaders are keen to the need to use business to build quality products, consumer goodwill and a better world, acting on purpose can be difficult. The Purpose X Profit Conference, held at the Neuehouse in Hollywood, brings together …

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Brands that put purpose first simultaneously scale impact, consumer trust, and business growth. To build and maintain consumer trust, business leaders must act on purpose. In fact, a 2018 Edelman study found that 64 percent of consumers believe that “CEO’s should take the lead on change rather than waiting for government to impose it.” What’s …

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Today’s consumers are looking to support brands that make a positive impact in the world and enable them to live a better life. What’s more, the rapid pace of technological advancement coupled with highly competitive markets necessitates business innovation and brand differentiation. As a result, companies that provide mission-driven products and services shape consumer demand, …

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